Private foundation · EIN 26-4312827 · Garden City, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Isambard Kingdom Brunel Society of of North America

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $645K total, median $25K. 46% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$645K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NY
46%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NYOperational$140K
California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CAOperational$110K
American Academy in RomeNew York, NYOperational$100K
Los Angeles County Museum of ArtLos Angeles, CAOperational$100K
RandSanta Monica, CAOperational$50K
Island Housing TrustVineyard Haven, MAOperational$25K
Martha's Vineyard Community ServicesOak Bluffs, MAOperational$25K
World Monuments FundNew York, NYOperational$25K
FapeWashington, DCOperational$20K
National Arts ClubNew York, NYOperational$15K
Symphony SpaceNew York, NYOperational$15K
Ancient Egypt Research AssociatesBoston, MAOperational$10K
Chautauqua InstitutionChautauqua, NYOperational$10K

By state: New York 6 · California 3 · Massachusetts 3 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Isambard Kingdom Brunel Society of of North America is a private grantmaking foundation in Garden City, New York, administered in care of Bessemer Trust, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Isambard Kingdom Brunel Society of of North America accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Isambard Kingdom Brunel Society of of North America give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $645K across 13 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Isambard Kingdom Brunel Society of of North America give?

New York (6 grants), California (3 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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