The Julian a and Lois G Brodsky Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2785280 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.4M
Organizations funded105
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$30.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
51% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $499,270 |
| Philadelphia Chamber Music Society | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $51,500 |
| Curtis Institute of Music | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation - Southern Nj | Cherry Hill, NJ | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $50,000 |
| Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $50,000 |
| Settlement Music School | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $50,000 |
| Tsne Collective Power | Boston, MA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $40,000 |
| Big Brother-Sister Independence | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $35,000 |
| Manna | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $35,000 |
| Moore College of Arts & Design | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $35,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $30,000 |
| Beads of Courage | Tucson, AZ | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $30,000 |
| Camp Dreamcatcher | Kennett Square, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $30,000 |
| Clarke Schools for Hearing & Speech | Jacksonville, FL | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $30,000 |
| Empower Her Network | New London, CT | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $30,000 |
| Hopephl | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $30,000 |
| Hyde Square Task Force | Jamaica Plain, MA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $30,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra Association | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $30,000 |
| Sharp Dance Co | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $30,000 |
| The Pruno Fund | Chicago, IL | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $30,000 |
| The Wardrobe | Lansdowne, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $30,000 |
| Women in Transition | Lewisburg, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $30,000 |
| Woodmere Art Museum | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $30,000 |
| National Constitution Center | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $26,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $25,000 |
| American Philosophical Society | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $25,000 |
| Ccp Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $25,000 |
| Compass Pro Bono | Washington, DC | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $25,000 |
| Fleisher Art Memorial | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $25,000 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | Boston, MA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $25,000 |
| Historical Society of Pa | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation - Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $25,000 |
| Museum of the American Revolution | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $25,000 |
| National Museum of American Jewish | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $25,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Washington, DC | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Southern Nj | Morristown, NJ | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $25,000 |
| Teach for America | New York, NY | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $25,000 |
| The Theatre Offensive | Boston, MA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $25,000 |
| Tilt | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $25,000 |
| Whyy | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $25,000 |
| YMCA of the Pines | Medford, NJ | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $25,000 |
| Aclu of Pa Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $20,000 |
| Arden Theatre Company | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $20,000 |
| One Simple Wish | Trenton, NJ | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $20,000 |
| Refugee Immigration Ministry | Malden, MA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $20,000 |
| See Social | Calabasas, CA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $20,000 |
| Temple University Libraries | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $20,000 |
| Library Company of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $16,000 |
| Academy of Natural Sciences | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $15,000 |
| City of Philadelphia Mural Arts | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $15,000 |
| Franklin Institute Benefactor Society | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $15,000 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $15,000 |
| Grounds for Sculpture | Hamilton Township, NJ | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Atlanta, GA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $15,000 |
| Hadassah Hospital | New York, NY | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $15,000 |
| Hias Inc | Silver Springs, MD | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $15,000 |
| Highlander Center | Pottstown, PA | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Delaware | Wilmington, DE | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $15,000 |
| Mothers 2 Mothers | New York, NY | To help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations. | $15,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 105 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,412,770 | 105 |
| 2024 | $2,353,432 | 121 |
| 2023 | $2,531,500 | 125 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349100921
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2785280
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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