The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $140,980 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,160 and the largest $45,320. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$140,980
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,160
- Largest grant$45,320
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $118,700 the year before.
35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $118,700 | 12 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $140,980 | 17 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $62,660 |
| Vermont | 2 | $45,820 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $32,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Valley School | Provide career-oriented professional education. Give all students access to opportunity. Support applications-oriented research that benefits the larger world. | $45,320 |
| The Dalton School | Provide an education of excellence that meets each students interests, abilities and needs within a common curicular framework and reflects and promotes an understanding of, and appreciation for, diversity in our community as an integral part of school life. | $30,000 |
| Harvard University | Advance new ideas and promote enduring knowledge. | $25,000 |
| Americans for Oxford | Supports the university and its colleges to fulfill their historic mission to provide excellence in research, scholarship and teaching to the global community . | $10,000 |
| School Year Abroad | To promote intercultural understanding and appreciation through the immersive adventure of fully engaging with different languages and peoples. | $7,500 |
| Columbia Law School | Provide legal training to engage with the world's most challenging issues across borders, jurisdictions, subject matters, sectors and industries. | $5,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | To empower every new yorker to achieve food security for good. | $5,000 |
| Breaking Ground | Bring to scale a new model of housing for people who were experiencing or at risk of homelessness - permanent supportive housing. | $5,000 |
| New York Ski Educational Foundation | Provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to reach potential in snowsports-- alpine, biathlon, cross country, freestyle skiing, nordic combined, ski jumping and snowboarding-- through professional guidance and financial support. | $2,160 |
| Catskill Recreation Center | To offer year-round swimming, fitness, and recreational opportunities that promote healthy lifestyles for people of all ages from the surrounding communities. | $1,000 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute | To educate students to think deeply, listen actively, speak courageously and act with purpose and heart. | $1,000 |
| The Mercantile Library Association of New York | Brings diverse communities together as readers and writers of all ages develop and share a passion for reading. | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Offers medical humanitarian assistance to people based solely on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender, or political affiliation. | $1,000 |
| The Play Company | Supports and collaborates with artists to generate a dynamic, uniquely international program of adventurous plays that celebrate the power of live theatre. | $500 |
| Kelly Brush Foundation | Inspires and empowers people with spinal cord injuries to lead active and engaged lives. | $500 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | Provides transformative outdoor experiences, at no cost, for new york city children from underserved communities. | $500 |
| Frost Valley YMCA | A place where people from all backgrounds and experiences can connect, belong and grow, through engagements in community, nature, the arts and recreation, to cultivate a healthy and fulfilled life. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas D S Brumm
- Shyama Patel
Questions people ask
Does The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust give?
$140,980 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,160.
Who runs The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Nicholas D S Brumm (Trustee) and Shyama Patel (Trustee).
What does The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and international.