The Broadbent Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Broadbent Foundation is a private foundation in Bowmansville, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $112,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 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$112,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $152,500 the year before.
10% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $117,195 | 12 | $2.5 million |
| 2023 | $152,500 | 11 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $112,500 | 10 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
The Broadbent 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 The Broadbent Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Area Community College | Scholarship | $50,000 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Scholarship | $12,500 |
| Lehigh University | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Temple Univeristy | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Franklin & Marshall College | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Bucknell Univeristy | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Univeristy of Delware | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Governor Mifflin Hs Commencement Fund | Scholarship | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John H Broadbent Jr
- Dana L Bunting
- Richard L Broadbent
- Janel Burroughs
Questions people ask
Does The Broadbent Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Broadbent Foundation give?
$112,500 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Broadbent Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John H Broadbent Jr (Trustee), Dana L Bunting (Trustee), Richard L Broadbent (Trustee) and Janel Burroughs (Trustee).
What does The Broadbent Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.