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Linda Brandes Foundation is a private corporation based in RCHO SANTA FE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Linda Brandes. It holds total assets of $6.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Utah. According to available records, Linda Brandes Foundation has made 27 grants totaling $1.6M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $392K and $826K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $826K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $256K, with an average award of $61K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Louisiana, New York, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$53K
Largest Grant
$185K
Based on 7 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.
Linda Brandes Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 27 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, LA, NY.
Linda Brandes Foundation has distributed a total of $1.6M across 27 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $61K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $256K.
Linda Brandes Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Linda Brandes Foundation is headquartered in RCHO SANTA FE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Brandes | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Valerie Sullivan | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$6.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$6.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
27
Total Giving
$1.6M
Average Grant
$61K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute Of Contemporary Art San DiegoVISUAL ARTS, FUNDING OF ADVANCEMENT OF REGIONAL CONTEMPORARY ARTS AND ARTS EDUCATION | Encinitas, CA | $256K | 2023 |
| Ettie Lee Youth And FamilyYOUTH SERVICES/CHILD WELFARE, FUNDING OF FOSTER AND RESIDENTIAL CARE | Baldwin Park, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| ArtsbusxpressCHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES, FUNDING OF TRANSPORTATION FOR STUDENTS TO ARTS AND SCIENCES | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Helen Woodward Animal CenterANIMAL WELFARE, FUNDING OF CARE AND TREATMENT OF ANIMALS | Ranco Santa Fe, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Kids TurnYOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, FUNDING OF SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN EXPERIENCING FAMILY SEPARATION | San Diego, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Rise Up IndustriesADULT WELFARE, FUNDING FOR INTEGRATED GANG PREVENTION/INTERVENTION/POST-DETENTION REENTRY SERVICES | Santee, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Modern ArtVISUAL ARTS, FUNDING OF ARTS EDUCATION AND EXHIBITIONS | New York, NY | $110 | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of ArtVISUAL ARTS, FUNDING OF ART PROGRAMMING, CONSERVATION, AND RESEARCH | New York, NY | $110 | 2023 |
| From K-1 - Montauk Triguard Fund Ix LpCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION ALLOCATED FROM PASS-THROUGH ENTITY | Newport Beach, CA | N/A | 2023 |
| Lux Art InstituteNON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION | Encinitas, CA | $224K | 2020 |
| Arts Bus XpressNON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| VillalobosNON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION | New Orleans, LA | $2K | 2020 |
| Long Island UniversityNON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION | Brookville, NY | $800 | 2020 |
| St Joseph'S Indian SchoolNON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION | Chamberlain, SD | $100 | 2020 |
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