Morris & Gertrude Brenner Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Morris & Gertrude Brenner Foundation is a private foundation in WinstonSalem, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $114,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$114,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $112,000 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $112,000 | 19 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $114,000 | 18 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Morris & Gertrude Brenner Foundation 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 Morris & Gertrude Brenner Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 16 | $104,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem Jewish Community Council | General Support | $50,000 |
| Brenner Children's Hospital | General Support | $9,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | General Support | $9,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General Support | $5,000 |
| Community Care Center of Forsyth County | General Support | $5,000 |
| GreeNest | General Support | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General Support | $5,000 |
| University of North Carolina School of the Arts Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| Forsyth Hospital Founders Society | General Support | $4,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC | General Support | $4,000 |
| Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Hawthorne Hill Society | General Support | $4,000 |
| Senior Services | General Support | $2,000 |
| Trellis Supportive Care | General Support | $2,000 |
| American Heart Association | General Support | $1,000 |
| Bookmarks | General Support | $1,000 |
| Forsyth Country Day School | General Support | $1,000 |
| Love Literacy | General Support | $1,000 |
| Summit School | General Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur H Kurtz
- Jon Brenner Kurtz
- David Alex Kurtz
- Barry A Eisenberg
- Jennifer E Grosswald
- Brian Adam Eisenberg
- Anita Sue Brenner Kurtz
- Lynn Brenner Eisenberg
Questions people ask
Does Morris & Gertrude Brenner Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Morris & Gertrude Brenner Foundation give?
$114,000 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Morris & Gertrude Brenner Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Arthur H Kurtz (Director), Jon Brenner Kurtz (Director), David Alex Kurtz (Director) and Barry A Eisenberg (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Morris & Gertrude Brenner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.