Private foundation · EIN 84-2541048 · San Francisco, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Brt Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 43 grants paid, $2.5M total, median $30K. 33% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
43
$2.5M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in CA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$36M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Great Plains Conservation FoundationJupiter, FLGeneral operating support$450K
Donor Advised Charitable Giving IncSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$300K
Big Life Foundation USARidgefield, WAGeneral operating support$200K
Dian Fossey Gorilla FundAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$200K
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USALaguna Hills, CAGeneral operating support$150K
Kako EarthChandler, AZGeneral operating support$130K
RewildAustin, TXGeneral operating support$60K
Sinkyone SanctuaryGeyserville, CAAnimal protection & welfare$50K
Planet ReimaginedNew York, NYGeneral operating support$50K
Tides Foundation DafLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$50K
Amazon Conservation TeamArlington, VAGeneral operating support$30K
Captain Paul Watson FoundationNew York, NYGeneral operating support$30K
Center for Biological Diversity IncTucson, AZGeneral operating support$30K
Center for Responsible ForestryTacoma, WAGeneral operating support$30K
Center for Whale ResearchFriday Harbor, WAGeneral operating support$30K
Earth Law CenterDurango, CAGeneral operating support$30K
Jane Goodall InstituteWashington, DCGeneral operating support$30K
Lemur Conservation FoundationMyakka City, FLGeneral operating support$30K
Lhaq'temish FoundationBellingham, WAGeneral operating support$30K
Long Live the KingsSeattle, WAGeneral operating support$30K
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NYGeneral operating support$30K
Ocean Futures SocietyWashington, DCGeneral operating support$30K
Pachamama AllianceSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$30K
Pacific Wild AllianceIssaquah, WAGeneral operating support$30K
Predators of the Heart Dba Because We MatterAnacortes, WAGeneral operating support$30K
Re SourcesBellingham, WAGeneral operating support$30K
Save Our Wild SalmonSeattle, WAGeneral operating support$30K
Save the Manatee ClubLongwood, FLGeneral operating support$30K
Sealegacy Foundation IncJupiter, FLGeneral operating support$30K
The Gorilla FoundationWoodside, CAGeneral operating support$30K
Whatcom Humane SocietyBellingham, WAGeneral operating support$30K
Wildlife Conservation NetworkSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$30K
World Wildlife Fund IncWashington, DCGeneral operating support$30K
Xerces Society IncPortland, ORGeneral operating support$30K
Oceana IncSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$30K
StandearthBellingham, WAGeneral operating support$30K
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VAGeneral operating support$30K
Foodbank of Santa Barbara CountySanta Maria, CAFood for needy$25K
North Beach CitizensSan Francisco, CATo support homeless assistance programs in north beach area of san francisco$25K
Doctors Without WallsSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating support$25K
Flatbush Cats IncBrooklyn, NYVet clinic treating low-income residents$10K
Support for Families of Children With DisabilitiesSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$7,500
Tides CenterSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$7,500

By state: California 14 · Florida 4 · Washington 11 · Georgia 1 · Arizona 2 · New York 4

About this foundation

Brt Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Brt Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Brt Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.5M across 43 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Brt Charitable Foundation give?

California (14 grants), Florida (4 grants), Washington (11 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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