Give Back Brands Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Give Back Brands Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $155,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $15,000. 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$155,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$37,277
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $178,273 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $135,000 | 14 | $243,615 |
| 2024 | $178,273 | 19 | $171,191 |
| 2025 | $155,000 | 20 | $37,277 |
How to apply
Give Back Brands 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 Give Back Brands Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $60,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $25,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Haven House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Bens Lighthouse Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Brookfield Craft Center Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Carmel Bach Festival Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Casa of St Louis | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Fork Over Love | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Operation Food Search Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Scott J Beigel Memorial Fund Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Trustbridge Foundation Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Big Sur Health Center | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Community Matters | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| The Fid Group | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Young Storytellers Foundation | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- ARVINDER Bajaj
- Noreen Dodge
- Judy Heise
- Paul West
- Paula West
Questions people ask
Does Give Back Brands Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Give Back Brands Foundation give?
$155,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Give Back Brands Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists ARVINDER Bajaj (Dir, Treas), Noreen Dodge (Dir), Judy Heise (Dir, Sec) and Paul West (Chairman, Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Give Back Brands Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.