Private foundation · EIN 95-2160081 · San Francisco, California · Health care

The Bravo 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: 17 grants paid, $398K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$398K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Orange County Rescue MissionTustin, CAProgram support$50K
Project MercyPoway, CAProgram support$50K
Big Brothersbig Sisters San DiegoSan Diego, CAProgram support$30K
Ocean Discovery InstituteSan Diego, CAProgram support$30K
Emilio Nares FoundationSan Diego, CAProgram support$30K
Red Cross of San DiegoSan Diego, CAProgram support$30K
Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CAProgram support$25K
Proyecto Pastoral at Delores MissionLos Angeles, CAProgram support$25K
Outdoor OutreachSan Diego, CAProgram support$25K
Women in AnimationLos Angeles, CAProgram support$25K
Families ForwardIrvine, CAProgram support$15K
Episcopal Community ServicesNational City, CAProgram support$15K
San Marcos Unified School DistrictSan Marcos, CAProgram support$15K
American Academy of PediatricsSan Diego, CAProgram support$10K
UCLA School of LawLos Angeles, CAProgram support$10K
Operation HomefrontSan Diego, CAProgram support$10K
All Girls STEM SocietySan Diego, CAProgram support$2,500

About this foundation

The Bravo Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, tax-exempt since 1964. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The Bravo 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 The Bravo Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $398K across 17 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does The Bravo Foundation give?

California (17 grants), per its latest filing.

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