Barbara and Gary Brandt Family Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Barbara and Gary Brandt Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts. It also earmarks funds for causes like education, health and human services.

IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. Most grantmaking stays in the five boroughs. Grantseekers will want to network here.

PROFILE: The Barbara and Gary Brandt Family Foundation was founded in 2008 by lawyer Gary Brandt and his wife Barbara. The foundation does not maintain a website, which restricts further information on its priority areas and grantmaking strategies. Tax filings suggest that the Barbara and Gary Brandt Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts. It also earmarks funds for causes like education, health and human services.

Grants for Arts and Culture, Education, Health, and Community Development

The couple’s daughter Skylar Brandt started training as a ballerina when she was six and joined American Ballet Theatre last decade. The family’s philanthropy includes steady support of arts and arts education institutions, including the performing arts.

Past grantees include American Ballet Theatre Foundation, Jessica Lang Dance, Juilliard School, NYU, UJA Federation, Cancer Research Institute, and New York Philharmonic.

Important Grant Details

Grants range from $100 to $27,000. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away around $176,000. The foundation keeps a low profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals.

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CONTACT:

The Barbara and Gary Brandt Family Foundation does not provide a clear avenue for getting in touch with the couple but below is an address

Barbara and Gary Brandt Family Foundation
Citrin Copperman 529 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10017