Private foundation · EIN 91-2014618 · Seattle, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Brettler Family 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: 48 grants paid, $3.2M total, median $50K. 94% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
48
$3.2M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in WA
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$31M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 40 of 48 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
African Community Housing and DevelopmentSeatac, WAFunds to support housing stability and economic development in african diaspora immigrants$386K
TreehouseSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds-provide support for children in foster care to launch into adulthood and pursue their dreams$358K
YouthcareSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds-supporting programs to end youth homelessness$343K
Plymouth Housing GroupSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds-combatting homelessness$150K
Food LifelineSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds-supporting hunger prevention$135K
Weld SeattleSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds supporting people returing home from prison and those recovering from addiction to discover a new sense of belongin…$125K
Mercy HousingSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds-supporting affordable housing$103K
Downtown Emergency Services CenterSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds for emergency housing for the homeless and treating causes$100K
King County Sexual Assault Resource CenterRenton, WAGeneral operating funds-supporting aid for sexual assault survivors$65K
Evergreen Treatment CenterSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds for treatment of opioid disorders$54K
Alliance for Gun Responsibility FoundationSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds supporting gun violence research and education$50K
Asian Counseling and Referral Services (acrs)Seattle, WAGeneral operating funds for supporting mental health wellness, youth development, elder services and other services for the asian american…$50K
Ballard Food BankSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds supporting ballard food bank fighting hunger$50K
Bethaday Community Learning SpaceSeattle, WAGeneral operating support to provide access to transformative systems of learning for students and teachers of color$50K
Chief Seattle ClubSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds supporting american indian and alaska native people$50K
Choose 180Burien, WAGeneral operating funds supporting young people by providing alternatives to the criminal justice system, offering community-based support,…$50K
Cocoon HouseEverett, WAGeneral operating funds supporting effots to prevent and end homelessness amoung young people and their families$50K
Creative JusticeSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds supporting youth impacted by systemic and institutional opression$50K
Northwest HarvestSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds for local food banks fighting hunger$50K
One Roof FoundationSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds supporting equity, sustainability and opportunity for all$50K
Rainier ScholarsSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds supporting advancement of equity in education$50K
Rainier Valley Food BankSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds supporting a hunger-free south seattle$50K
Recovery CafeSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds support a safe, drug-free space and community for recovery, offering resources and care at all stages$50K
Roots Young Adult ShelterSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds to support young adults on their journey to stability$50K
Sail Sand PointSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds supporting the teaching of sailing and small boats to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds$50K
Seattle UniversitySeattle, WAGeneral operating support for educational opportunities$50K
University District Food BankSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds for food for the hungry$50K
University of Washington - Educational Opportunity ProgramSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds supporting historically and currently marginalized, underrepresented, economically disadvantaged and first generati…$50K
Virginia Mason Foundation-Bailey Boushay HouseSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds for hospital support$50K
Western Washington University FoundationBellingham, WAGeneral operating funds to support advancing scholarships, research, and creativity$50K
Sound Foundation NorthwestBellevue, WAGeneral operating funds supporting the construction of homes for the homeless$45K
College Success FoundationBellevue, WAGeneral operating funds-education support$40K
FeestSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds supporting the training of youth of color and working class-youth to build collective power and organize for transf…$40K
AkinSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds to support disrupting cycles of inequity by partnering with children, families, and communities to transform health…$30K
Black Farmers CollectiveSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds for developing a cooperative network food system and land stewardship for blacks$25K
CultureseedWhite Salmon, WAGeneral operating funds supporting year-round free and ongoing outdoor immersion & mental health programs for columbia gorge youth$25K
Food Life Line - South Seattle Community Food HubSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds supporting ending hunger$25K
Giffords Law CenterWashington, DCGeneral operating funds supporting ending gun violence in america$25K
Seattle Indian HealthSeattle, WAGeneral operating funds supporting the health of native people$25K
Seattle International Film Festival (siff)Seattle, WAGeneral operating funds for supporting nonprofit film festival in seattle$25K

By state: Washington 45 · District of Columbia 1 · Hawaii 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Brettler Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, administered in care of Stephen R Black, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Brettler Family 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 Brettler Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.2M across 48 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Brettler Family Foundation give?

Washington (45 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Hawaii (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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