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The Brettler Family Foundation

Seattle, Washington  ·  EIN 912014618  ·  Private foundation

The Brettler Family Foundation is a Washington-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.0M in annual giving against $20.9M in assets. This page documents the 226 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Brettler Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$20.9M
Total assets
226
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Brettler Family Foundation funds

The Brettler Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, civil rights & social justice, criminal justice, domestic violence, economic development, and related causes.

Adult EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCriminal JusticeDomestic ViolenceEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth Care

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, homeless population, immigrants & refugees.

black communitieschildrenfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesindigenouslow-income communities

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Plymouth Housing Group
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS-COMBATTING HOMELESSNESS
Seattle, WA$710K2022
African Community Housing and Development
FUNDS TO SUPPORT HOUSING STABILITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICAN DIASPORA IMMIGRANTS
Seatac, WA$386K2024
Treehouse
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS-PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE TO LAUNCH INTO ADULTHOOD AND PURSUE THEIR DREAMS
Seattle, WA$358K2024
Treehouse
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS-PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE TO LAUNCH INTO ADULTHOOD AND PURSUE THEIR DREAMS
Seattle, WA$358K2023
Youthcare
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS-SUPPORTING PROGRAMS TO END YOUTH HOMELESSNESS
Seattle, WA$358K2023
Youthcare
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS-SUPPORTING PROGRAMS TO END YOUTH HOMELESSNESS
Seattle, WA$343K2024
Plymouth Housing Group
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS-COMBATTING HOMELESSNESS
Seattle, WA$323K2020
United Way of King County
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS-MISC CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES; YOUTH AND HOMELESS INITIATIVES
Seattle, WA$269K2017
Food Lifeline
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS-SUPPORTING HUNGER PREVENTION
Seattle, WA$260K2022
Food Lifeline
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS-HUNGER PREVENTION
Seattle, WA$210K2019
Food Lifeline
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS-SUPPORTING HUNGER PREVENTION
Seattle, WA$206K2020
Mercy Housing
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS-LOW INCOME HOUSING
Seattle, WA$173K2018
Mercy Housing
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS-LOW INCOME HOUSING
Seattle, WA$167K2017
Solid Ground
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS-HOUSING FOR POOR
Seattle, WA$164K2018
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS-SUPPORTING AID FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS
Renton, WA$155K2022

The Brettler Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.1M
2018$919K
2019$812K
2020$1.0M
2022$1.7M
2023$1.4M
2024$3.2M

How to apply for funding from The Brettler Family Foundation

The Brettler 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.

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Frequently asked questions about The Brettler Family Foundation

Does The Brettler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
The Brettler 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 The Brettler Family Foundation fund?
The Brettler Family Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Plymouth Housing Group, African Community Housing and Development, Treehouse. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Brettler Family Foundation give in grants?
The Brettler Family Foundation reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.1M over 226 grants.
Where is The Brettler Family Foundation located?
The Brettler Family Foundation is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 912014618.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Brettler 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 The Brettler Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.