The Brent Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Brent Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boulder, Colorado. In tax year 2023 it gave $707,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $350,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$707,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$2.4 million
How to apply
The Brent 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 The Brent Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $447,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $185,000 |
| Colorado | 12 | $46,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | General Purpose Contribution | $350,000 |
| Oxfam | General Purpose Contribution | $175,000 |
| Concern Worldwide | General Purpose Contribution | $85,000 |
| Conservation Colorado | General Purpose Contribution | $20,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General Purpose Contribution | $20,000 |
| Corey Wise Innocence Project | General Purpose Contribution | $10,000 |
| Partners in Health | General Purpose Contribution | $10,000 |
| UNICEF | General Purpose Contribution | $10,000 |
| Finca | General Purpose Contribution | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | General Purpose Contribution | $2,000 |
| Colorado Public Radio | General Purpose Contribution | $2,000 |
| Boulder Shelter for the Homeless | General Purpose Contribution | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General Purpose Contribution | $2,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Colorado | General Purpose Contribution | $2,000 |
| Citizen's Climate Education | General Purpose Contribution | $2,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | General Purpose Contribution | $2,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General Purpose Contribution | $2,000 |
| Colorado Coalition for the Homeless | General Purpose Contribution | $2,000 |
| Community Food Share | General Purpose Contribution | $1,000 |
| Effa | General Purpose Contribution | $1,000 |
| TGTHR | General Purpose Contribution | $1,000 |
| Project Angel Heart | General Purpose Contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Brent
- Averil Brent
Questions people ask
Does The Brent Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brent Family Foundation give?
$707,000 in tax year 2023, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Brent Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Douglas Brent (President) and Averil Brent (Vice-President).
What does The Brent Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, environment and conservation and food and hunger.