Private foundation · EIN 91-1724951 · New York, New York

Brant 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 37 grants paid, $979K total, median $5,000. 3% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
37
$979K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NY
3%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Common Power FutureSeattle, WAGeneral support$500K
Scripps CollegeClaremont, CAGeneral support$200K
Earth JusticeSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$100K
Camden Public LibraryCamden, MEGeneral support$25K
ACLUWashington, DCGeneral support$10K
Ceti InstitutePortland, ORGeneral support$10K
Nw African American MuseumSeattle, WAGeneral support$10K
Planned ParenthoodWashington, DCGeneral support$10K
Seattle Art MuseumSeattle, WAGeneral support$10K
UW Continuum Scholarship FundSeattle, WAGeneral support$10K
Adefua Cultural EduationSeattle, WAGeneral support$5,000
Ballard Food BankSeattle, WAGeneral support$5,000
Classical King Public RadioSeattle, WAGeneral support$5,000
Holocaust Center for HumanitySeattle, WAGeneral support$5,000
Natl Mus African Am HistoryWashington, DCGeneral support$5,000
Nw Immigrant RightsSeattle, WAGeneral support$5,000
Pro PublicaNew York, NYGeneral support$5,000
Rainer Valley Food BankSeattle, WAGeneral support$5,000
Seattle AquariumSeattle, WAGeneral support$5,000
Seattle Jewish Film FestMercer Island, WAGeneral support$5,000
Seattle SymphonySeattle, WAGeneral support$5,000
UC Berkeley Law FundBerkeley, CAGeneral support$5,000
University Food BankSeattle, WAGeneral support$5,000
Woodland Park ZooSeattle, WAGeneral support$5,000
A Resting PlaceSeattle, WAGeneral support$2,500
Highly Hated FoundationSeattle, WAGeneral support$2,500
Lao Senior OutreachAuburn, WAGeneral support$2,500
Queens ProjectFederal Way, WAGeneral support$2,500
Rainier Prep SchoolSeattle, WAGeneral support$2,500
Roots of Hope PerinatalBurien, WAGeneral support$2,500
Wonder of Women IntlSeattle, WAGeneral support$2,500
Lousiana Bucket BrigadeNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$1,500
Atchafayala BasinkeeperPlaquemine, LAGeneral support$1,000
Cascade PBSSeattle, WAGeneral support$1,000
Kuow Public RadioSeattle, WAGeneral support$1,000
Wamu 885 FmWashington, DCGeneral support$1,000
Rhododendron Species FndFederal Way, WAGeneral support$500

By state: Washington 25 · California 3 · District of Columbia 4 · Maine 1 · Oregon 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Brant Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Perelson Weiner Llp, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Brant Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Brant Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $979K across 37 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Brant Foundation give?

Washington (25 grants), California (3 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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