Brant Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brant Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $978,500 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$978,500
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$19.6 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
73% 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 | $797,954 | 28 | $15.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 19 | $17.8 million |
| 2025 | $978,500 | 37 | $19.6 million |
How to apply
Brant 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 Brant Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 25 | $605,000 |
| California | 3 | $305,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $26,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Common Power Future | General support | $500,000 |
| Scripps College | General support | $200,000 |
| Earth Justice | General support | $100,000 |
| Camden Public Library | General support | $25,000 |
| ACLU | General support | $10,000 |
| Ceti Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| NW African American Museum | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $10,000 |
| Seattle Art Museum | General support | $10,000 |
| UW Continuum Scholarship Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Adefua Cultural Eduation | General support | $5,000 |
| Ballard Food Bank | General support | $5,000 |
| Classical King Public Radio | General support | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Center for Humanity | General support | $5,000 |
| Natl Mus African Am History | General support | $5,000 |
| NW Immigrant Rights | General support | $5,000 |
| Pro Publica | General support | $5,000 |
| Rainer Valley Food Bank | General support | $5,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium | General support | $5,000 |
| Seattle Jewish Film Fest | General support | $5,000 |
| Seattle Symphony | General support | $5,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Law Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| University Food Bank | General support | $5,000 |
| Woodland Park Zoo | General support | $5,000 |
| A Resting Place | General support | $2,500 |
| Highly Hated Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Lao Senior Outreach | General support | $2,500 |
| Queens Project | General support | $2,500 |
| Rainier Prep School | General support | $2,500 |
| Roots of Hope Perinatal | General support | $2,500 |
| Wonder of Women Intl | General support | $2,500 |
| Lousiana Bucket Brigade | General support | $1,500 |
| Atchafayala Basinkeeper | General support | $1,000 |
| Cascade PBS | General support | $1,000 |
| Kuow Public Radio | General support | $1,000 |
| Wamu 885 FM | General support | $1,000 |
| Rhododendron Species Fnd | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gale Jean Picker
Questions people ask
Does Brant Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brant Foundation give?
$978,500 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Brant Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gale Jean Picker (Trustee).
What does Brant Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and food and hunger.