Brunetti Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brunetti Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $127,600 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$127,600
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $110,500 the year before.
61% 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 | $101,500 | 13 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $110,500 | 17 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $127,600 | 18 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Brunetti Family Charitable 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 Brunetti Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $87,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Grand Opera | Program support | $20,000 |
| The Methodist Hospital Foundation | Program support | $20,000 |
| The Fund for Bishop Kenny High School | Program support | $15,000 |
| Mercury | Program support | $15,000 |
| Houston Area Women's Center | Program support | $10,000 |
| Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Program support | $5,000 |
| Family Tree | Program support | $5,000 |
| Houston Coalition for the Homeless | Program support | $5,000 |
| Animal Assisted Happiness | Program support | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | Program support | $5,000 |
| North Star Achievement Center | Program support | $5,000 |
| Bakerripley | Program support | $4,500 |
| Books Between Kids | Program support | $2,500 |
| Houston Zoo | Program support | $2,500 |
| Houston Public Media | Program support | $1,500 |
| The Salvation Army Greater Houston | Program support | $1,500 |
| St Louis Zoo the Tribute Fund | Program support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Wayne Brunetti
- Mary Brunetti
Questions people ask
Does Brunetti Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brunetti Family Charitable Foundation give?
$127,600 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Brunetti Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wayne Brunetti (President) and Mary Brunetti (Vice President).
What does Brunetti Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and animals.