Brush Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brush Family Foundation is a private foundation in Piedmont, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$450,000
- Assets$36,246
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2024 was up from $87,500 the year before.
82% 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 | $87,500 | 29 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 27 | $36,246 |
How to apply
Brush 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 Brush Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $1.6 million |
| Oregon | 6 | $122,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $40,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christina Brush - Morgan Stanley Daf | Charitable | $450,000 |
| Anne Laplante - Fidelity Daf | Charitable | $450,000 |
| Trudie Daggett - Morgan Stanley Daf | Charitable | $450,000 |
| Piedmont Community Church Music Program | Charitable | $118,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Charitable | $88,000 |
| Beta Theta Pi Fdn | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Aaep | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Oaktree Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Pacific Union Club | Charitable | $25,000 |
| PBF - Pony Barnes Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Beta Rho Alumni Association | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Moraga Edu Fdn | Charitable | $15,000 |
| St Perpetua School | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Garden Club of America | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ompa | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Educational Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Garden Club | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Club Tennis Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dawn Redwood Trust | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lions Eye Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Strive for Change Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Big Dog Rescue Project | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Eugene Science Center | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Greenhill Humane Society | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Oregon Contemporary Theatre | Charitable | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Spencer M Brush
- Trudy B Daggett
- Ann B la Plant
Questions people ask
Does Brush Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brush Family Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Brush Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Spencer M Brush (Director), Trudy B Daggett (Director) and Ann B la Plant (Director).
What does Brush Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.