Private foundation · EIN 77-6110290 · Arroyo Grande, California · Education

Leo a & Minta L Brisco Foundation Tr 110194

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in California. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $148K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$148K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.2M

How to apply

Application should be made in writing. A letter explaining the intended use of the funds is required Contact: Leo a Minta L Brisco Foundation, 1005 El Camino Real, Arroyo Grande, Ca, 8054895536 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Foundation for Performing Arts SloSan Luis Obispo, CASupport of performing arts center at california polytechnic university$15K
South County Historial SocietyArroyo Grande, CAGeneral support of historical educational activities$15K
Five Cities Christian WomenGrover Beach, CAProvide support to feed the hungry$15K
American Legion Post 136Arroyo Grande, CAProvide support to local veterans organization$10K
Arroyo Grande Sportsman's ClubArroyo Grande, CAProvide support to local sportsmens organization$10K
Rancho Nipomo Dana AdobeNipomo, CAGeneral support of historical educational activities$10K
Central Coast Veterans MemorialSan Luis Obispo, CAProvide support to local veterans organization$10K
Partners of Ag FFAArroyo Grande, CAProvide support to a local future farmers of america programs$10K
Friends of Price HousePismo Beach, CAGeneral support of historical educational activities$10K
Port San Luis Light HouseAvila Beach, CAGeneral support of historical educational activities$10K
The Land Conservancy of Slo CoSan Luis Obispo, CASupport of preserve california rangeland$10K
Slo Food BankSan Luis Obispo, CASupport of community food programs$10K
Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CAGeneral unrestricted support of a legal defense program$8,000
Colab FoundationSanta Maria, CAProvide support to local community awareness$5,000

About this foundation

Leo a & Minta L Brisco Foundation Tr 110194 is a private grantmaking foundation in Arroyo Grande, California, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Leo a & Minta L Brisco Foundation Tr 110194 accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application should be made in writing. A letter explaining the intended use of the funds is required Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Leo a & Minta L Brisco Foundation Tr 110194 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $148K across 14 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Leo a & Minta L Brisco Foundation Tr 110194 give?

California (14 grants), per its latest filing.

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