The Roxanne and Henry Brandt Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 47-2512172 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$1.3M
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$151.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $28,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
38% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dream US | Washington, DC | General use of the donee | $700,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief | Chicago, IL | General use of the donee | $125,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | New York, NY | General use of the donee | $120,000 |
| Modern Classrooms | Washington, DC | General use of the donee | $110,000 |
| Solve Mecfs Initiative | Los Angeles, CA | General use of the donee | $55,000 |
| Star Institute for Spd | Greenwood Village, CO | General use of the donee | $28,000 |
| Transportation Alternatives | New York, NY | General use of the donee | $25,000 |
| Hudson Highlands Land Trust | Garrison, NY | General use of the donee | $20,000 |
| Prelude Opera - Opera for Children | New York, NY | General use of the donee | $19,000 |
| Christadora | New York, NY | General use of the donee | $15,000 |
| Community Fdn Eastern Ct | New London, CT | General use of the donee | $15,000 |
| Mobilization for Justice | New York, NY | General use of the donee | $15,000 |
| Ashokan Center | Olivebridge, NY | General use of the donee | $7,500 |
| City Harvest | New York, NY | General use of the donee | $7,500 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | New York, NY | General use of the donee | $5,000 |
| Maccurdy Salisbury Foundation | Old Lyme, CT | General use of the donee | $5,000 |
| Nieman Foundation | New York, NY | General use of the donee | $3,000 |
| Cdny Country Dance New York | Village Station, NY | General use of the donee | $2,500 |
| Early Childhood Puppet Theatre | New York, NY | General use of the donee | $1,500 |
| Parks and Trails NY | Albany, NY | General use of the donee | $1,000 |
| Florence Griswold Museum | Lyme, CT | General use of the donee | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,280,500 | 21 |
| 2022 | $494,739 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502869349100210
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2512172
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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