Brezzo Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brezzo Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Rafael, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $116,081 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $12,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$116,081
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $115,834 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $221,995 | 22 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $115,834 | 21 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $116,081 | 22 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Brezzo 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 Brezzo Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $89,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,081 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Community Housing | To support low income housing activity | $12,000 |
| Family Supportive Housing | To support family shelter services | $10,000 |
| Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation | To support activities to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | To support food services to the community | $10,000 |
| Veterans Connection | To support veteran services | $10,000 |
| JW House | To support medical care activities | $8,000 |
| American Cancer Society | To support cancer fighting activities | $7,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research Bright Focus Foudnation | To support charitable research activities | $5,000 |
| Good Karma Bikes | To support community through bikes | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | To support charitable food services | $4,081 |
| Cristo Rey de la Salle East Bay High School | To support educational charitable activities | $4,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern California | To support educational activities | $3,500 |
| Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council (Boyscouts) | To support educational activities | $3,500 |
| Cancer Care Point | To support cancer care services | $3,000 |
| Child Advocates | To support child care services | $3,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Research Inc | To support research activity | $3,000 |
| Durango Trails | To support the community service | $3,000 |
| Kqed | To support public radio station | $3,000 |
| SF LGBT Center | To support the needs of the lgbtq community | $3,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | To support charitable activities to protect the lands and waters | $3,000 |
| Vibrant Emotional Health (Suicide Hotline) | To support charitable activities for emotional care | $2,000 |
| California Jug Band Association | To support performance of jug band music | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bonnie Brezzo
- Marley Brezzo
- Pietro Brezzo
Questions people ask
Does Brezzo Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brezzo Family Foundation give?
$116,081 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Brezzo Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bonnie Brezzo (Cfo), Marley Brezzo (Ceo) and Pietro Brezzo (Secretary).
What does Brezzo Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and housing and homelessness.