Private foundation · EIN 22-6097164 · Roseland, New Jersey

Sophie and Arthur Brody Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $439K total, median $15K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$439K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in NJ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2024

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Foundation for a College EducationEast Palo Alto, CAGeneral operations$126K
UCSF FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral operations$125K
Head Royce SchoolOakland, CAGeneral operations$50K
Bentley SchoolOakland, CAGeneral operations$20K
Accelerate ChangeBoston, MAGeneral operations$15K
All Americans VoteWashington, DCGeneral operations$15K
Facing History and OurselvesBoston, MAGeneral operations$15K
Human Rights WatchNew York, NYGeneral operations$15K
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital FoundationOakland, CAGeneral operations$15K
Jewish Community Federation (daf)San Francisco, CAGeneral operations$13K
Stanford University - Stanford LiveStanford, CAGeneral operations$7,500
American Independent FoundationWashington, DCGeneral operations$5,000
Classical KdfcSan Francisco, CAGeneral operations$5,000
UCSF Cardiology CouncilSan Francisco, CAGeneral operations$5,000
Berkeley Hills Nursery SchoolBerkeley, CAGeneral operations$3,000
Children's Health GuildLafayette, CAGeneral operations$2,500
Urban AdamahBerkeley, CAGeneral operations$2,000

By state: California 12 · Massachusetts 2 · District of Columbia 2 · New York 1

About this foundation

Sophie and Arthur Brody Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Roseland, New Jersey, administered in care of Lowenstein Sandler Llp, tax-exempt since 1968. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Sophie and Arthur Brody Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Sophie and Arthur Brody Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $439K across 17 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Sophie and Arthur Brody Foundation give?

California (12 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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