Urban Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Urban Family Foundation is a private foundation in Berkeley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $19,124 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $3,124 and the largest $5,000. 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$19,124
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$3,124
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$433,127
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $14,974 the year before.
20% 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 | $14,974 | 5 | $436,626 |
| 2024 | $19,124 | 5 | $433,127 |
How to apply
Urban 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Urban Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,124 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley High School Development Group | To support and strengthen the educational experience of all berkeley high school students | $5,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | To support open and accountable government through research, public education, citizen engagement. | $5,000 |
| African Mothers Health Initiative | To provide home-based nursing care to at risk babies and mothers in malawi | $3,124 |
| ALS Therapy Development Institute | For the discovery and development of effective treatments for als | $3,000 |
| St Mary's College High School Annual Fund | For expansive access to a practical education that empowers students to make lasting change in the world | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Emmanuel J Briand
- Sarah Ar Briand
Questions people ask
Does Urban Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Urban Family Foundation give?
$19,124 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $3,124.
Who runs Urban Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Emmanuel J Briand (Trustee) and Sarah Ar Briand (Trustee).
What does Urban Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.