Breyer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Breyer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.1 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $115,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.1 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$115,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$104 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.0 million the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.0 million | 20 | $95.9 million |
| 2024 | $4.1 million | 14 | $104 million |
How to apply
Breyer Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Breyer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $2.0 million |
| New York | 2 | $985,000 |
| California | 7 | $715,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $250,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $200,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | General support | $2.0 million |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Digital department, trustee fund, re-opening of rockefeller wing | $925,000 |
| Children's Hospital & Research Center Foundation | The concert for ucsf benioff children's hospital | $250,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Hbs fund for leadership and innovation | $250,000 |
| Redf | General support | $200,000 |
| United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation | General support | $150,000 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | Director's circle, collectors' forum, painting & sculpture accessions, art of today fund | $130,000 |
| CODE2COLLEGE | General support | $100,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | General support | $100,000 |
| Him for Her Inc | General support | $60,000 |
| Upsolve Inc | General support | $60,000 |
| All Raise | 2025 summit and general support | $30,000 |
| Coachartorg | General support | $25,000 |
| The Board and Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | International programs - florence | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James W Breyer
- Daniel Breyer
- Tom van Loben Sels
Questions people ask
Does Breyer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Breyer Family Foundation give?
$4.1 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $115,000.
Who runs Breyer Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James W Breyer (President/Director), Daniel Breyer (Treasurer) and Tom van Loben Sels (Secretary).
What does Breyer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.