Brett Family Foundation
Boulder, Colorado · EIN 841525821 · Private foundation
Brett Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boulder, Colorado. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $481K in giving and $6.5M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 190 individual grants from this funder — $2.1M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Brett Family Foundation funds
Brett Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, higher education, k-12 education, youth development.
Populations it has supported include black communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County PROGRAM SUPPORT - BRETT-SHOEMAKER FUND | Boulder, CO | $160K | 2020 |
| The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County BRETT - SHOEMAKER FUND: LYONS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | Boulder, CO | $106K | 2023 |
| The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County PROGRAM SUPPORT - BRETT-SHOEMAKER FUND; WILDFIRE RELIEF FUND | Boulder, CO | $100K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Brett Family Foundation
From Brett Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at brettfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Brett Family Foundation
- Does Brett Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Brett Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Brett Family Foundation fund?
- Brett Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Brett Family Foundation give in grants?
- Brett Family Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $481K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.1M over 190 grants.
- Where is Brett Family Foundation located?
- Brett Family Foundation is based in Boulder, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 841525821.
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