Foundations that fund organizations in Brisbane, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Brisbane nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $480K to Brisbane organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Brisbane around $28K. 4 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Brisbane
- $480K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $28K
- Based in CA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Brisbane organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Emily Benatar Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $253K | $253K | Preselected only | General & unrestricted |
| Thoresen Foundation | Canton, GA | 1 | $90K | $90K | Preselected only | Operational Support |
| Bothin Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 2 | $55K | $28K | Yes | Update office technology to support organizational growth; For capacity building |
| Sand Hill Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | Promoting healing on san bruno mountain: offering opportuni… |
| Merck Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation | Rahway, NJ | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Contribution provided |
| Jeff & Connie Woodman Foundation | Bellaire, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operations |
| The Yang and Guo Family Foundation | Saratoga, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Heimbinder Family Foundation Co William E Reichard | Westlake, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General purposes |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Brisbane, California?
The Emily Benatar Foundation, Thoresen Foundation, Bothin Foundation, Sand Hill Foundation, Merck Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation and 3 others reported grants to Brisbane organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Brisbane. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.