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Brutten Family Foundation

Solana Beach, California  ·  EIN 465318556  ·  Private foundation

Based in Solana Beach, California, Brutten Family Foundation has awarded $4.5M across 164 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Boston College Scholarship. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$542K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$980K
Total assets
164
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Brutten Family Foundation funds

Brutten Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, early childhood education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth Care

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, low-income communities.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationlow-income communitiesolder adultsveterans

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Brutten Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Boston College Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP
Chestnut Hill, MA$500K2019
The Bishop's School
"BUILD FACILITIES, ESTABLISH ENDOWMENTS,AND SUPPORT ONGOING PROGRAMS"
La Jolla, CA$500K2019
The Bishop's School
"BUILD FACILITIES, ESTABLISH ENDOWMENTS,AND SUPPORT ONGOING PROGRAMS"
La Jolla, CA$255K2018
Boston College Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP
Chestnut Hill, MA$250K2018
Burnham-moores Center
THE MISSION OF THE BURNHAM-MOORES CENTER FOR REAL ESTATE IS TO HELP RECRUIT, EDUCATE AND MENTOR REAL ESTATE STUDENTS WITH THE GOAL OF FACILI
San Diego, CA$150K2018
UC San Diego Foundation
THE FOUNDATION HELPS UC SAN DIEGO OBTAIN PRIVATE GIFTS IN SUPPORT OF RESEARCH, TEACHING, AND PUBLIC SERVICE.
La Jolla, CA$150K2019
The San Diego Foundation
THE FOUNDATION MISSION IS TO INSPIRE ENDURING PHILANTHROPY AND ENABLE COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR REGION.
San Diego, CA$150K2024
Boston College Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP
Chestnut Hill, MA$150K2020
The Vanguard School
HELP GUIDE STUDENTS IN DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR CHARACTER AND ACADEMIC POTENTIAL THROUGH ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS, CONTENT-RICH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Colorado Springs, CO$125K2019
The Vanguard School
HELP GUIDE STUDENTS IN DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR CHARACTER AND ACADEMIC POTENTIAL THROUGH ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS, CONTENT-RICH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Colorado Springs, CO$124K2018
Focusing Philanthropy
THE FOUNDATION AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE INCREASING ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING, CLEAN WATER, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY,
Santa Monica, CA$117K2023
Voices for Children
RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND SUPPORTS COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE VOLUNTEERS WHO SPEAK UP FOR THE NEEDS AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER C
San Diego, CA$110K2020
Voices for Children
RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND SUPPORTS COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE VOLUNTEERS WHO SPEAK UP FOR THE NEEDS AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER C
San Diego, CA$105K2019
The Vanguard School of Lake Wales Forida Inc
HELPING STUDENTS WITH 2024/2025 ENDOWMENT FUNDING
Lake Wales, FL$100K2024
The Vanguard School
SCHOLARSHIP
Colorado Springs, CO$100K2020

Brutten Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.1M
2019$1.6M
2020$542K
2022$247K
2023$249K
2024$693K

How to apply for funding from Brutten Family Foundation

Brutten Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at bruttenglobal.com/philanthropy.

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Frequently asked questions about Brutten Family Foundation

Does Brutten Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Brutten Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Brutten Family Foundation fund?
Brutten Family Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Boston College Scholarship, The Bishop's School, The Bishop's School. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Brutten Family Foundation give in grants?
Brutten Family Foundation reported $542K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.5M over 164 grants.
Where is Brutten Family Foundation located?
Brutten Family Foundation is based in Solana Beach, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 465318556.
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About this profile. This page is built from Brutten Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Brutten Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.