Brush Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-0624489

Foundation Overview

Based in Piedmont, CA, Brush Family Foundation has awarded 239 grants totaling $2,357,213 to organizations in California, Georgia and 12 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $15 to $450,000, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,357,213
Total Assets
$36,246
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
27
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Growth
+400% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 63%

17 of 27 recipients (63%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
California

73% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in San Francisco (30%), Orinda (6%), Piedmont (6%).

Funding Trajectory
+2433%

Strong 2433% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Brush Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
American Diabetes Association $5,000 Arlington, VA, US Charitable 2024
Aaep $25,000 Lexington, KY, US Charitable 2024
Beta Rho Alumni Association $15,000 Eugene, OR, US Charitable 2024
Beta Theta Pi Fdn $40,000 Oxford, OH, US Charitable 2024
Big Dog Rescue Project $3,000 Colleyville, TX, US Charitable 2024
Club Tennis Foundation $5,000 Berkeley, CA, US Charitable 2024
Dawn Redwood Trust $5,000 Tiburon, CA, US Charitable 2024
Eugene Science Center $3,000 Eugene, OR, US Charitable 2024
Garden Club Of America $10,000 New York City, NY, US Charitable 2024
Greenhill Humane Society $3,000 Cottage Grove, OR, US Charitable 2024
Lions Eye Foundation $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2024
Moraga Edu Fdn $15,000 Moraga, CA, US Charitable 2024
Oaktree Foundation $25,000 Oakland, CA, US Charitable 2024
Ompa $10,000 Portland, OR, US Charitable 2024
Oregon Contemporary Theatre $3,000 Eugene, OR, US Charitable 2024
Pacific Union Club $25,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2024
Pbf - Pony Barnes Foundation $25,000 Redondo Beach, CA, US Charitable 2024
Piedmont Community Church Music Program $118,000 Piedmont, CA, US Charitable 2024
Piedmont Educational Foundation $10,000 Piedmont, CA, US Charitable 2024
Piedmont Garden Club $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2024
St Perpetua School $15,000 Lafayette, CA, US Charitable 2024
Strive For Change Foundation $5,000 Oakland, CA, US Charitable 2024
University Of Oregon Foundation $88,000 Eugene, OR, US Charitable 2024
Yosemite Conservancy $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2024
Christina Brush - Morgan Stanley Daf $450,000 Orinda, CA, US Charitable 2024
Anne Laplante - Fidelity Daf $450,000 Portola Vally, CA, US Charitable 2024
Trudie Daggett - Morgan Stanley Daf $450,000 Los Altos, CA, US Charitable 2024
Achieve Kids $4,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Charitable 2023
Alive & Free $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2023
Art Of Yoga Project $1,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Charitable 2023
Beta Rho Alumni Association $5,000 Eugene, OR, US Charitable 2023
Ca Polytechnic State U $3,000 San Luis Obispo, CA, US Charitable 2023
Internationai Justice Misssion $2,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2023
Jdrf - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2023
Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation $4,500 Columbus, OH, US Charitable 2023
Leadership Council San Mateo County $2,000 Burlingame, CA, US Charitable 2023
Lehigh University $1,000 Bethlehem, PA, US Charitable 2023
Lighthouse For The Blind $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2023
Los Altos Educational $1,000 Los Altos, CA, US Charitable 2023
New Door Ventures $3,500 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2023
Nmss - National Ms Society $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2023
Oaktree Foundation $1,000 Central Park, PA, US Charitable 2023
Orinda Community Foundation $1,000 Orinda, CA, US Charitable 2023
Pathways Foundation $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2023
Pbf - Pony Barnes Foundation $2,500 Redondo Beach, CA, US Charitable 2023
Piedmont Educational Foundation $10,000 Piedmont, CA, US Charitable 2023
Schools For Justice Foundation $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2023
St Stephens Church $13,500 Orinda, CA, US Charitable 2023
Sunbeam Foundation $1,000 Mountain View, CA, US Charitable 2023
The Dawn Redwoods Trust $1,000 Tiburon, CA, US Charitable 2023
Town School For Boys $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2023
Uc Berkeley $4,000 Berkeley, CA, US Charitable 2023
Ucsc Foundation $3,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US Charitable 2023
University Of Oregon Foundation $2,000 Eugene, OR, US Charitable 2023
Valle Verde Childrens $3,500 Walnut Creek, CA, US Charitable 2023
Wellspring $7,000 Norcross, GA, US Charitable 2023
Achieve Kids $4,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Charitable 2022
Alive & Free $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2022
American Diabetes Association $2,000 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable 2022
Arcs Foundation $1,500 Lagrabge, GA, US Charitable 2022
Art Of Yoga Project $1,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Charitable 2022
Ca Polytechnic State U $3,000 San Luis Obispo, CA, US Charitable 2022
Foundation For The Horse $2,000 Lexington, KY, US Charitable 2022
Habitat For Humanity $1,000 Americus, GA, US Charitable 2022
Internationai Justice Misssion $2,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2022
Jdrf - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation $7,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2022
Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation $4,500 Columbus, OH, US Charitable 2022
Leadership Council San Mateo County $4,000 Burlingame, CA, US Charitable 2022
Lehigh University $1,000 Bethlehem, PA, US Charitable 2022
Lighthouse For The Blind $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2022
Lions Eye Foundation $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2022
Los Altos Educational $2,000 Los Altos, CA, US Charitable 2022
Moraga Baseball Assn $1,000 Moraga, CA, US Charitable 2022
New Community Church $2,500 Menlo Park, CA, US Charitable 2022
New Door Ventures $3,500 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2022
Nmss - National Ms Society $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2022
Oaktree Foundation $1,000 Central Park, PA, US Charitable 2022
Orinda Community Foundation $1,000 Orinda, CA, US Charitable 2022
Pathways Foundation $1,788 Sunnyvale, CA, US Charitable 2022
Pbf - Pony Barnes Foundation $1,000 Redondo Beach, CA, US Charitable 2022
Piedmont Community Church Music Program $8,000 Piedmont, CA, US Charitable 2022
Piedmont Educational Foundation $3,000 Piedmont, CA, US Charitable 2022
Piedmont Recreation Foundation Organization $4,000 Oakland, CA, US Charitable 2022
Schools For Justice Foundation $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2022
St Stephens Church $14,700 Orinda, CA, US Charitable 2022
Strive For Change Foundation $1,000 Oakland, CA, US Charitable 2022
Sunbeam Foundation $2,000 Mountain View, CA, US Charitable 2022
The Dawn Redwoods Trust $1,000 Tiburon, CA, US Charitable 2022
Uc Berkeley $4,000 Berkeley, CA, US Charitable 2022
Ucsc Foundation $3,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US Charitable 2022
University Of Oregon Foundation $3,000 Eugene, OR, US Charitable 2022
Valle Verde Childrens $6,000 Walnut Creek, CA, US Charitable 2022
Wellspring $8,000 Norcross, GA, US Charitable 2022
Yosemite Conservancy $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2022
Department Of Justice $50 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2021
St Stephens Church $13,500 Orinda, CA, US Charitable 2021
Leadership Council San Mateo County $3,000 Burlingame, CA, US Charitable 2021
Valle Verde Childrens $3,000 Walnut Creek, CA, US Charitable 2021
Nmss - National Ms Society $2,500 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2021
Orinda Community Foundation $1,000 Orinda, CA, US Charitable 2021
George Mark Childrens $1,000 San Leandro, CA, US Charitable 2021
The Park Theater Trust $1,000 Lafayette, CA, US Charitable 2021
Jdrf - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation $7,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2021
Uc Berkeley $4,000 Berkeley, CA, US Charitable 2021
Achieve Kids $4,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Charitable 2021
Ucsc Foundation $3,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US Charitable 2021
Ca Polytechnic State U $3,000 San Luis Obispo, CA, US Charitable 2021
Sunbeam Foundation $2,000 Mountain View, CA, US Charitable 2021
Los Altos Educational $2,000 Los Altos, CA, US Charitable 2021
Wellspring $6,500 Norcross, GA, US Charitable 2021
Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation $4,500 Columbus, OH, US Charitable 2021
New Community Church $2,500 Menlo Park, CA, US Charitable 2021
New Door Ventures $2,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2021
Internationai Justice Misssion $2,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2021
Lighthouse For The Blind $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2021
Habitat For Humanity $1,000 Americus, GA, US Charitable 2021
Bay Area Rescue Mission $1,500 Richmond, CA, US Charitable 2021
Art Of Yoga Project $1,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Charitable 2021
Schools For Justice Foundation $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2021
Alive & Free $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2021
Putnam Clubhouse $500 Concord, CA, US Charitable 2021
Lehigh University $500 Bethlehem, PA, US Charitable 2021
American Diabetes Association $2,000 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable 2021
Piedmont Community Church Music Program $5,200 Piedmont, CA, US Charitable 2021
Pbf - Pony Barnes Foundation $2,800 Redondo Beach, CA, US Charitable 2021
Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation $1,000 Walnut Creek, CA, US Charitable 2021
Yosemite Conservancy $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2021
Strive For Change Foundation $1,000 Oakland, CA, US Charitable 2021
University Of Oregon Foundation $7,000 Eugene, OR, US Charitable 2021
The Olympic Club Foundation $500 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2021
Piedmont Educational Foundation $1,500 Piedmont, CA, US Charitable 2021
The Dawn Redwoods Trust $1,000 Tiburon, CA, US Charitable 2021
Lions Eye Foundation $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2021
Foundation For The Horse $2,000 Lexington, KY, US Charitable 2021
Achievekids $4,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Charitable 2020
Alive & Free $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2020
American Diabetes Association $2,000 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable 2020
Art Of Yoga Project $1,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Charitable 2020
Bay Area Rescue Mission $1,500 Richmond, CA, US Charitable 2020
Be The Match Foundation $1,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Charitable 2020
Beta Rho Alumni Association $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Charitable 2020
California Polytechnic $2,500 San Luis Obispo, CA, US Charitable 2020
Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust $1,000 Tiburon, CA, US Charitable 2020
Egual Justice Lnitiative $1,000 Montgomery, AL, US Charitable 2020
Habitat For Humanity $1,000 Americus, GA, US Charitable 2020
Hyopara Research Found $1,500 San Mateo, CA, US Charitable 2020
International Justice Mission $2,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2020
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation $6,500 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2020
Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation $4,500 Columbus, OH, US Charitable 2020
Lehigh University $500 Bethlehem, PA, US Charitable 2020
Lions Eye Fdn $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2020
Los Altos Education Fdn $1,500 Los Altos, CA, US Charitable 2020
Moraga Ed Fdn Inc $1,000 Moraga, CA, US Charitable 2020
National Ms Society $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2020
New Community Church $2,500 Menlo Park, CA, US Charitable 2020
New Door Ventures $2,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2020
Oaktree Foundation $2,000 Chula Vista, CA, US Charitable 2020
Piedmont Community Church Music Program $8,625 Piedmont, CA, US Charitable 2020
Putnam Clubhouse $500 Concord, CA, US Charitable 2020
Schools For Justice Foundation $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2020
Silicon Valley Communication $2,000 Mountain View, CA, US Charitable 2020
St Mary The Virgin $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2020
St Stephens Episcopal Church $12,100 Orinda, CA, US Charitable 2020
Strive For Change $400 Oakland, CA, US Charitable 2020
Sunbeam Foundation $2,500 Mountain View, CA, US Charitable 2020
Ucsc Foundation $2,500 Santa Cruz, CA, US Charitable 2020
University Of California Berkeley $3,000 Berkeley, CA, US Charitable 2020
University Of Oregon Foundation $1,000 Eugene, OR, US Charitable 2020
Valley View Community School $2,570 Santa Clarita, CA, US Charitable 2020
Well Spring $3,500 Norcross, GA, US Charitable 2020
Yosemite Conservancy $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2020
Achievekids $3,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Charitable 2018
Alive & Free $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2018
American Diabetes Association $2,000 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable 2018
Bay Area Tumor Institute $2,500 Oakland, CA, US Charitable 2018
Bayshore Christian Min $1,500 East Palo Alto, CA, US Charitable 2018
Boys And Girls Club Of Sonoma $1,250 Sonoma, CA, US Charitable 2018
California Polytechnic $2,000 San Luis Obispo, CA, US Charitable 2018
Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust $1,000 Tiburon, CA, US Charitable 2018
International Justice Mission $2,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2018
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2018
Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation $4,500 Columbus, OH, US Charitable 2018
Lehigh University $500 Bethlehem, PA, US Charitable 2018
Los Altos Education Fdn $2,000 Los Altos, CA, US Charitable 2018
M-a Foundation $1,000 Menlo Park, CA, US Charitable 2018
National Ms Society $2,500 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2018
New Door Ventures $3,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2018
Oaktree Foundation $3,000 Chula Vista, CA, US Charitable 2018
Putnam Clubhouse $1,000 Concord, CA, US Charitable 2018
Rescue One Foundation $1,500 Ladera Ranch, CA, US Charitable 2018
Schools For Justice Foundation $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2018
St Stephens Episcopal Church $10,750 Orinda, CA, US Charitable 2018
Sunbeam Foundation $2,000 Mountain View, CA, US Charitable 2018
The Guardsmen $2,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2018
Ucsc Foundation $2,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US Charitable 2018
University Of California $2,000 Berkeley, CA, US Charitable 2018
University Of Oregon Foundation $10,500 Eugene, OR, US Charitable 2018
Well Spring $2,500 Norcross, GA, US Charitable 2018
Yosemite Conservation $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2018
Achievekids $2,500 Palo Alto, CA, US Charitable 2016
Alive & Free $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2016
American Diabetes Association $2,000 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable 2016
Attorney Gen Of Charitable Trust $25 Sacramento, CA, US Charitable 2016
Bay Area Tumor Institute $2,500 Oakland, CA, US Charitable 2016
Bayshore Christian Min $1,500 East Palo Alto, CA, US Charitable 2016
Beta Theta Pi Foundation $2,500 Oxford, OH, US Charitable 2016
Boys And Girls Club Of Sonoma $200 Sonoma, CA, US Charitable 2016
California Polytechnic $2,000 San Luis Obispo, CA, US Charitable 2016
Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust $500 Tiburon, CA, US Charitable 2016
International Justice Mission $3,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2016
International Swimming Hall Of Fame $1,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Charitable 2016
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2016
Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation $3,000 Columbus, OH, US Charitable 2016
Lafayette Library $2,500 Lafayette, CA, US Charitable 2016
Layfayette Partners In Education $2,000 Orinda, CA, US Charitable 2016
League To Save Lake Tahoe $1,000 South Lake Tahoe, CA, US Charitable 2016
Lehigh University $500 Bethlehem, PA, US Charitable 2016
Los Altos Education Fdn $2,000 Los Altos, CA, US Charitable 2016
M-a Foundation $1,000 Menlo Park, CA, US Charitable 2016
March Of Dimes $15 White Plains, NY, US Charitable 2016
National Ms Society $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2016
New Door Ventures $3,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2016
Oaktree Foundation $500 Richmond, VIC, AS Charitable 2016
Piedmont Beautified Foundation $2,200 Piedmont, CA, US Charitable 2016
Piedmont Community Church Music Program $500 Piedmont, CA, US Charitable 2016
Piedmont Education Foundation $1,500 Piedmont, CA, US Charitable 2016
Putnam Clubhouse $1,000 Concord, CA, US Charitable 2016
Schools For Justice Foundation $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2016
St Stephens Episcopal Church $10,000 Orinda, CA, US Charitable 2016
Strive For Change $1,000 Oakland, CA, US Charitable 2016
Sunbeam Foundation $1,000 Mountain View, CA, US Charitable 2016
Tides Foundation $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2016
The Guardsmen $500 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2016
Ucsc Foundation $2,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US Charitable 2016
University Of California $2,000 Berkeley, CA, US Charitable 2016
University Of Oregon Foundation $4,500 Eugene, OR, US Charitable 2016
Well Spring $2,500 Norcross, GA, US Charitable 2016
Wounded Warrior Project $40 Jacksonville, FL, US Charitable 2016
Yosemite Conservation $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Brush Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 20-0624489
Website N/A
Address 2035 OAKLAND AVE Piedmont, CA 94611-0000

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Brush Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Director Spencer M Brush
Director Trudy B Daggett
Director Ann B La Plant

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.