The Bronfman family foundation makes a small number of very large, flexible grants, primarily routing funds through donor-advised funds while occasionally providing direct support to local behavioral health services. Their giving emphasizes unrestricted/general operating support rather than project-restricted gifts. The pattern suggests philanthropy focused on enabling grantees’ discretion and on targeted support for mental/behavioral health at the community level.
Highly concentrated giving: very few large grants per year, heavy use of donor-advised funds as intermediaries, with occasional direct one-off large gifts to community behavioral health. Grants are predominantly unrestricted/general support.
The Kelly and Sam Bronfman Family Foundation (aka the Sam & Kelly Bronfma) gave its largest recent grant, $1,000,000, to Schwab Charitable Fund Samuel Bronfman II Donor Advised Fund for general charitable support. That single gift points to a structure built around discretionary giving and donor-advised fund channels rather than tightly programmed awards. In the recent grant list, the foundation also made a $273,213 general charitable support grant to Schwab Charitable Donor Advised Fund, alongside direct support for organizations working in behavioral health, education, the environment, and civic life. The pattern is broad but selective: it backs nonprofits across several cause areas while often keeping the funding unrestricted. Recent grants include support for Eagle Valley Behavioral Health, Deerfield Academy, Colorado College, and Voter Registration Project. The foundation’s profile suggests a grantmaker that uses flexible support to move resources into charitable organizations and community institutions, with some gifts routed through donor-advised funds and others delivered directly to operating nonprofits.
One clear thread in the foundation’s grantmaking is behavioral health. It gave $200,000 to Eagle Valley Behavioral Health for general charitable support, a direct award that stands out among its recent grants. Environmental work also appears in multiple forms: the foundation gave $93,500 to Eagle Valley Land Trust and $75,000 to Walking Mountains Science, both for general charitable support. Education is another recurring area, with grants such as $50,000 to Deerfield Academy and $50,000 to Colorado College. Its civic giving is smaller but present too, including $20,000 to Voter Registration Project for general charitable support.
The typical grant size is $2,000 at the 25th percentile, $7,500 at the median, and $25,600 at the 75th percentile, showing a distribution with a mix of small and mid-sized grants alongside a few very large awards. The recent record also shows repeat support across the same year for organizations in Colorado, but the grants listed here are all from 2023 or 2025, so the available data does not show a multi-year series for most recipients. The foundation appears to use general charitable support widely, and its profile indicates it does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
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Most grants fall between $2K and $26K, with a median of $8K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$8K
75th Percentile
$26K
About 13% of grants go to recipients in CA.
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Notable grantees: Schwab Charitable Fund / Samuel Bronfman II Donor Advised Fund, Schwab Charitable Donor Advised Fund, Eagle Valley Behavioral Health
Grants are national in scope and all listed recent recipients are in the United States. The most frequent recipient state is Massachusetts, with 11% of grants going to recipients there. Recent city-level examples include Vail, Colorado; Boston, Massachusetts; New York, New York; and San Francisco, California. Colorado appears often in the recent list, including Vail, Avon, Edwards, Eagle, and Silverthorne.
The foundation supports charitable organizations in education, philanthropy/voluntarism/grantmaking, human services, environment and conservation, health and disease, youth development, religion, and civic/environmental groups. Recent grantees include behavioral health providers, schools, land trusts, and advocacy organizations.
Yes. The recent grants are labeled general charitable support, and the existing profile describes a pattern of unrestricted and general operating support. That includes gifts routed through donor-advised funds as well as direct support to nonprofits.
Massachusetts is the top state by grant count, with 11% of grants going to recipients there. Recent Massachusetts recipients include organizations in Boston, Deerfield, Williamstown, and other locations in the state.
The grant-size distribution is $2,000 at the 25th percentile, $7,500 at the median, and $25,600 at the 75th percentile. That indicates many grants are modest, with a smaller number of larger awards pushing the distribution upward.
No. The active grant program listing says unsolicited applications are not accepted for its general discretionary grants.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND SAMUEL BRONFMAN II DONOR ADVISED FUND | ORLANDO, FL | $1,000,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| FROM PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES | NEW YORK, NY | $14 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND SAMUEL BRONFMAN II DONOR ADVISED FUND | ORLANDO, FL | $2,037,724 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| FROM PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES | NEW YORK, NY | $27 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| SCHWAB CHARITABLE DONOR ADVISED FUND | ORLANDO, FL | $273,213 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| EAGLE VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | VAIL, CO | $200,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| EAGLE VALLEY LAND TRUST | EDWARDS, CO | $93,500 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| WALKING MOUNTAINS SCIENCE | AVON, CO | $75,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| ACCELERATE CHANGE INCMIND | BOSTON, MA | $55,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| SJOGREN'S FOUNDATION | RESTON, VA | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| COLORADO COLLEGE | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| DEERFIELD ACADEMY | DEERFIELD, MA | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| STANFORD CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION FUND | LOS ANGELES, CA | $35,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| NORTHWEST WINE BENEFIT | SEATTLE, WA | $30,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| WILLIAMS COLLEGE | WILLIAMSTOWN, MA | $30,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| YOUTHPOWER 365 - STARS VARIETY | EAGLE, CO | $25,600 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| VAIL RELIGIOUS FOUNDATION | VAIL, CO | $25,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| BETTY FORD ALPINE GARDENS FOR POLLINATOR GARDENS | VAIL, CO | $22,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| FIOLI ANNUAL FUND | WOODSIDE, CA | $20,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| VOTER REGISTRATION PROJECT | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| GREENBELT ALLIANCE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| NWCCOG FDNEAGLE VALLEY | SILVERTHORNE, CO | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| SAVE THE BAY | OAKLAND, CA | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| TEN STRANDS | NOVATO, CA | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| VAIL SYMPOSIUM | AVON, CO | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEERS | MOONPARK, CA | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| RACHELS NETWORK | WASHINGTON, DC | $7,500 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| PUMPJACK FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| PUBLICOLOR INC | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| BRAVO VAIL | VAIL, CO | $5,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| TEAMWORK FOUNDATION INC | PASADENA, CA | $5,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| WOODSIDE HUB | WOODSIDE, CA | $3,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| CAMP TWIN LAKES | ATLANTA, GA | $3,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| POLG FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $2,500 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| THE GARDEN CONSERVATORY | NEW YORK, NY | $2,500 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| DESERT COMMUNITY | PALM DESERT, CA | $2,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| NCGA FOUNDATION | PEBBLE BEACH, CA | $2,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST | PALO ALTO, CA | $2,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| BNAI VAIL CONGREATION | VAIL, CO | $1,300 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| WATERORG - IN MEMORY OF DAVID | CHICAGO, IL | $1,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE | SAN MATEO, CA | $1,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| WOODSIDE ATHERTON GARDEN | MENLO PARK, CA | $1,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| MY NEW RED SHOES | REDWOOD CITY, CA | $500 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH ASSOCIATION | VENICE, CA | $500 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE | MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA | $500 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| CHILD AND FAMILY RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE | MENLO PARK, CA | $500 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| HCP ENERGY- & NATL RESOURCES FUND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| RIVER PARTNERS | NEW YORK, NY | $1 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND SAMUEL BRONFMAN II DONOR ADVISED FUND
$1,000,000GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
FROM PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES
$14GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND SAMUEL BRONFMAN II DONOR ADVISED FUND
$2,037,724GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
FROM PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES
$27GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
SCHWAB CHARITABLE DONOR ADVISED FUND
$273,213GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
EAGLE VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
$200,000GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
EAGLE VALLEY LAND TRUST
$93,500GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
ACCELERATE CHANGE INCMIND
$55,000GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
STANFORD CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION FUND
$35,000GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
NORTHWEST WINE BENEFIT
$30,000GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
FIOLI ANNUAL FUND
$20,000GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
VOTER REGISTRATION PROJECT
$20,000GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
NWCCOG FDNEAGLE VALLEY
$10,000GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
VAIL SYMPOSIUM
$10,000GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
PUMPJACK FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
TEAMWORK FOUNDATION INC
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
WOODSIDE HUB
$3,000GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
POLG FOUNDATION
$2,500GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
THE GARDEN CONSERVATORY
$2,500GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
NCGA FOUNDATION
$2,000GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
BNAI VAIL CONGREATION
$1,300GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
WATERORG - IN MEMORY OF DAVID
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
WOODSIDE ATHERTON GARDEN
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH ASSOCIATION
$500GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
CHILD AND FAMILY RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE
$500GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
HCP ENERGY- & NATL RESOURCES FUND
$5GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT
RIVER PARTNERS
$1GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT