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Brant Foundation is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Perelson Weiner Llp. It holds total assets of $7.6M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have grown from $4.6M in 2011 to $7.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington and California. According to available records, Brant Foundation has made 100 grants totaling $2.8M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $779K and $1.3M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.3M distributed across 35 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $253K, with an average award of $28K. The foundation has supported 80 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, California, Virginia, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$150
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$43K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 32 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Brant Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 100 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, CA, VA.
Brant Foundation has distributed a total of $2.8M across 100 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $28K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $253K.
Brant Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Brant Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gale Jean Picker | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
100
Total Giving
$2.8M
Average Grant
$28K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
80
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Power Future - 767 Sh Berkshire Hathaway Cl B NewGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $252K | 2023 |
| Scripps College-767 Sh Berkshire Hathaway Cl B NewGENERAL | Claremont, CA | $247K | 2023 |
| Black Progressive Action CoalitionGENERAL | Concord, NH | $75K | 2023 |
| Foot Soldiers Park IncGENERAL | Selma, AL | $50K | 2023 |
| Common Power FutureGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Earth JusticeGENERAL | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family ServicesGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Uc Berkeley FoundationGENERAL | Berkeley, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Camden Public LibraryGENERAL | Camden, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Ballard Food BankGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Seattle Art MuseumGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Nw African American MuseumGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| Pacific Islander Community AssnGENERAL | Federal Way, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Seattle Rep TheatreGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Congregation Emanu-ElGENERAL | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Lgbtq AllyshipGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Wing Luke MuseumGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Seattle Public LibraryGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Holocaust Center For HumanityGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Academy Of American PoetsGENERAL | Des Moines, IA | $1K | 2023 |
| Atchafalaya BasinkeepersGENERAL | Plaquemine, LA | $1K | 2023 |
| FameGENERAL | Redding, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Lower 9th Ward Ctr For DevelopementGENERAL | New Orleans, LA | $1K | 2023 |
| Rise St JamesGENERAL | Berkeley, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| SouthwingsGENERAL | New Orleans, LA | $1K | 2023 |
| South Seattle EmeraldGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Louisiana Bucket BrigadeGENERAL | New Orleans, LA | $1K | 2023 |
| Wamu 885GENERAL | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Ashoka Innovators For The Public-803 Sh Berkshire Hathaway Class B NewGENERAL | Arlington, VA | $253K | 2022 |
| Re-Evaluation Foundation-803 Sh Berkshire Hathaway Cl B NewGENERAL | Shoreline, WA | $253K | 2022 |
| Earth Justice-803 Sh Berkshire Hathaway Cl B NewGENERAL | San Francisco, CA | $253K | 2022 |
| Common Power - 810 Sh Berkshire Hathaway Cl B NewGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $246K | 2022 |
| Common Power FuturesGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $44K | 2022 |
| Taube FoundationGENERAL | Berkeley, CA | $31K | 2022 |
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Seattle FoundationGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2022 |
| The Humanity FundGENERAL | Edmonds, WA | $15K | 2022 |
| Scripps CollegeGENERAL | Claremont, CA | $13K | 2022 |
| Aclu FoundationGENERAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Temple Beth AmGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2022 |
| White Center Community Dev AssnGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2022 |
| Womens Donor NetworkGENERAL | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Rise 4 UsGENERAL | Federal Way, WA | $7K | 2022 |
| Pro Se PotentialGENERAL | Auburn, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Native Daily NetworkGENERAL | Tacoma, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Amigos De SeattleGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Rooted RentryGENERAL | Renton, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Braided SeedsGENERAL | Tukwila, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| The FeelsGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2022 |