BRT Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
BRT Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $450,000. 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$450,000
- Assets$36.2 million
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2024 was up from $625,000 the year before.
91% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $625,000 | 11 | $32.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 43 | $36.2 million |
How to apply
BRT Charitable 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 BRT Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $790,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $540,000 |
| Washington | 11 | $500,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $200,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $160,000 |
| New York | 4 | $120,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $90,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $60,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $60,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Conservation Foundation | General operating support | $450,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Big Life Foundation USA | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund | General operating support | $200,000 |
| David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Kako Earth | General operating support | $130,000 |
| Rewild | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Sinkyone Sanctuary | Animal protection & welfare | $50,000 |
| Planet Reimagined | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Tides Foundation Daf | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Amazon Conservation Team | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Captain Paul Watson Foundation | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Center for Responsible Forestry | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Center for Whale Research | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Earth Law Center | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Lemur Conservation Foundation | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Lhaq'temish Foundation | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Long Live the Kings | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Ocean Futures Society | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Pachamama Alliance | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Pacific Wild Alliance | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Predators of the Heart DBA Because We Matter | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Re Sources | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Save Our Wild Salmon | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Save the Manatee Club | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Sealegacy Foundation Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
| The Gorilla Foundation | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Whatcom Humane Society | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | General operating support | $30,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Xerces Society Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Oceana Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Standearth | General operating support | $30,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | Food for needy | $25,000 |
| North Beach Citizens | To support homeless assistance programs in north beach area of san francisco | $25,000 |
| Doctors Without Walls | General operating support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank van Veenendaal
- Paola Bernazzani
- Tony Rodoni
- Suzanne Dibianca
Questions people ask
Does BRT Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does BRT Charitable Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs BRT Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Frank van Veenendaal (Board Chair/Secretary), Paola Bernazzani (Executive Director), Tony Rodoni (Treasurer) and Suzanne Dibianca (Director).
What does BRT Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, animals and human services.