The Emerson Family Foundation concentrates its giving on public policy and advocacy organizations, with a strong emphasis on pro‑Israel institutions and political/legal public interest work. It also makes targeted gifts to environmental/conservation advocacy groups and occasional support for Israeli higher education and health care. Most grants are general‑use operating support rather than project‑restricted funding.
Highly concentrated funding: a few very large, general‑purpose grants dominate total giving (one grantee receives ~84% of dollars). Mix of repeat multi-year support for priority organizations and several mid‑sized, unrestricted grants to advocacy and Israel‑focused groups.
A $4.18 million grant to Bradley Impact Fund anchors the Emerson Family Foundation’s recent giving and points to a clear pattern: large, general-use support for advocacy and public-interest organizations. The foundation’s biggest awards are paired with a series of recurring gifts to Israel-focused intermediaries and policy groups, including Central Fund of Israel, Friends of ELNET, and PEF Israel Endowment. That mix shows a funder that backs organizational infrastructure as much as program work. Across the recent grants list, the foundation also supports conservative-aligned environmental advocacy and a small set of cultural, educational, and health-related institutions. Many awards are repeated in multiple years, suggesting ongoing relationships rather than isolated gifts. The grants are typically unrestricted or described as general use to accomplish each organization’s purposes, which gives recipients flexibility in how they deploy the funds. The foundation’s portfolio includes both very large awards and much smaller grants, from the multimillion-dollar Bradley Impact Fund gift down to modest support for community and education groups. In practice, its giving is built around named institutions that operate in public affairs, Israel-related philanthropy, environmental policy, and mission-aligned civic work.
Public policy and advocacy are at the center of the Emerson Family Foundation’s recent grantmaking. It gave $4,181,810 to Bradley Impact Fund for general use, and also supported the Henry Jackson Society with $5,000 for general use. Those grants point to a clear interest in public-interest and political advocacy infrastructure. Israel-related philanthropy is another recurring area. The foundation gave $50,000 to American Technion Society for general use, and it supported Fuente Latina with $25,000 and PEF Israel Endowment with $40,000, both also for general use. It also made repeated grants to Central Fund of Israel across multiple years. Environmental support appears in smaller but repeated awards. American Conservation received $75,000 in 2025 and 2024, while The American Conservation Coalition received $50,000 in 2023. The foundation also gave $2,000 to Bailona Wetlands Land Trust.
The recent grant sizes cluster around a middle band: p25 is $8,750, median is $42,000, and p75 is $50,000. That said, the distribution includes one very large outlier at $4,181,810, alongside many grants in the $25,000 to $50,000 range and a handful of smaller awards. The pattern is largely general-use support rather than project-restricted funding. Giving also appears recurring. Central Fund of Israel, American Conservation, Cedars Sinai, and Friends of ELNET each appear in more than one year of the recent grants list. The foundation is not funding individuals and is not making program-related investments. Its tax filing on file is the 2025 Form 990.
$4.8M
$594K
-$614K
$4.8M
Most grants fall between $9K and $50K, with a median of $42K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$42K
75th Percentile
$50K
About 28% of grants go to recipients in NY.
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Notable grantees: Bradley Impact Fund, Central Fund of Israel, American Conservation (and American Conservation Coalition), Friends of ELNET (European Leadership), Creative Community for Peace
Grants are entirely U.S.-based in the recent list, with recipients in 100% of grants located in the United States. New York is the top state by grant count, and California also receives a substantial share, with 33% of grants going to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. Recipients are concentrated in a few cities: New York, Cedarhurst, Los Angeles, Appleton, and Culver City appear multiple times. The list also includes Milwaukee, Skokie, Cherry Hill, and Beverly Hills.
Its recent grants center on public policy and advocacy groups, Israel-related philanthropy infrastructure, and conservative-aligned environmental advocacy. Examples in the record include Bradley Impact Fund, Central Fund of Israel, Friends of ELNET, PEF Israel Endowment, American Conservation, and American Technion Society.
Most recent awards are described as "general use to accomplish the purposes of this 501(c)(3) organization," which indicates flexible operating support rather than narrow project funding. That wording appears repeatedly across the grant list.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Central Fund of Israel, American Conservation, Cedars Sinai, and Friends of ELNET. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time gifts.
The grant record is entirely U.S.-based. New York is the top state by grant count, and 33% of grants go to recipients in California, which is also the foundation’s headquarters state. Recipient cities recurring in the list include New York, Cedarhurst, Los Angeles, and Appleton.
The typical recent grant sits in the middle of the $8,750 p25 to $50,000 p75 range, with a median grant size of $42,000. Many awards fall between $25,000 and $50,000, though the list also includes a much larger $4,181,810 grant.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRADLEY IMPACT FUND | MILWAUKEE, WI | $4,181,810 | 2025 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| BRADLEY IMPACT FUND | MILWAUKEE, WI | $205,670 | 2025 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| AMERICAN CONSERVATION | APPLETON, WI | $75,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| FRIENDS OF ELNET EUROPEAN LEADERSHI | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| REPORT INC | SOUTHHAMPTON, PA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| AMERICAN TECHNION SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| CENTRAL FUND OF ISREAL | CEDARHURST, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| CENTRAL FUND OF ISREAL | CEDARHURST, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| FUENTE LATINA | CHERRY HILL, NJ | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| CENTRAL FUND OF ISRAEL | CEDARHURST, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| FRIENDS OF ELNET | SKOKIE, IL | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| TRIBE MEDIA | LOS ANGELES, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| OHR HA TORAH | SHERMAN OAKS, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| CEDARS SINAI | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| CENTRAL FUND OF ISREAL | CEDARHURST, NY | $150,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| AMERICAN CONSERVATION | APPLETON, WI | $75,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| CEDARS SINAI | LOS ANGELES, CA | $75,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| BAILONA WETLANDS LAND TRUST | CULVER CITY, CA | $2,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| HARKHAM GAON ACADEMY | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $2,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| CENTRAL FUND OF ISREAL | CEDARHURST, NY | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| THE AMERICAN CONSERVATION COALITION | APPLETON, WI | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| THE CENTRAL FUND OF ISRAEL | CEDARHURST, NY | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| CREATIVE COMMUNITY FOR PEACE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| FRIENDS OF ELNET EUROPEAN LEADERSHI | NEW YORK, NY | $42,000 | 2023 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT | New York, NY | $40,000 | 2023 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| MOVING PICTURE INSTITUTE | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2023 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| MERONA LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION | ENCINO, CA | $12,500 | 2023 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| HENRY JACKSON SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2023 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
| GARY SINESE FOUNDATIION | NASHVILLE, TN | $500 | 2023 | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION |
GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
AMERICAN CONSERVATION
$75,000GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
FRIENDS OF ELNET EUROPEAN LEADERSHI
$50,000GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
CENTRAL FUND OF ISREAL
$50,000GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
FUENTE LATINA
$25,000GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
OHR HA TORAH
$10,000GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
CEDARS SINAI
$2,000GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
AMERICAN CONSERVATION
$75,000GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
CEDARS SINAI
$75,000GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
BAILONA WETLANDS LAND TRUST
$2,000GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
HARKHAM GAON ACADEMY
$2,000GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
THE AMERICAN CONSERVATION COALITION
$50,000GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
FRIENDS OF ELNET EUROPEAN LEADERSHI
$42,000GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
GARY SINESE FOUNDATIION
$500GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION