The Bravo Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 95-2160081
Foundation Overview
Based in San Francisco, CA, The Bravo Foundation has awarded 319 grants totaling $4,340,746 to organizations in California, District of Columbia and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,432 to $50,000, with a median award of $15,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$4,340,746
Total Assets
$12,489,534
Median Grant (all grants)
$15,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
34
Median Grant
$15,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 41%
14 of 34 recipients (41%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
California
96% 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 Diego (40%), Los Angeles (12%), San Francisco (11%).
Funding Trajectory
+77%
Strong 77% 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
Education + 2 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (33%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Bravo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Girls Stem Society | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Alvarado Pta | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| American Academy Of Pediatrics | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| American Red Cross | $35,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Assistance League | $5,000 | Escondido, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Birth Companions | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Vista | $15,000 | Vista, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Carson | $15,000 | Carson, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Casa Cornelia Legal Services | $30,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Children's Hospital | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Community Resource Center | $15,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Crisis House | $15,000 | Santee, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Dance Brigade | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Fallbrook A Leer | $5,000 | Fallbrook, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Fallbrook Union Elementary School District | $5,000 | Fallbrook, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Father Joe's | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Feeding San Diego | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Freedom Writers Foundation | $20,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Fresh Start Surgical Gifts | $20,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Girls Rising | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Hack The Hood | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Homeless Prenatal | $40,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Juma Ventures | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| La Madera Elementary | $5,000 | Lake Forest, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Ntc Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Operation Hope | $10,000 | Vista, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | $20,000 | Tustin, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Outdoor Outreach | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Project Mercy | $50,000 | Poway, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Proyecto Pastoral At Delores Mission | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| San Diego Lgbt Community Center | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Serrano Intermediate School | $5,000 | Lake Forest, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Women In Animation | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Alvarado Elementary | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| American Friends Service Committee | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of San Diego County | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Biocom Institute | $6,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Carson | $30,000 | Carson, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of San Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Vista | $15,000 | Vista, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Casa Cornelia Legal Services | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Episcopal Community Services | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Feeding San Diego | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Freedom Writers Foundation | $15,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Fresh Start Surgical Gifts | $15,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Girls Leading Girls | $13,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Girls Rising | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Homeboy Industries | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Homeless Prenatal | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Interfaith | $15,000 | Escondido, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Juma Ventures | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| La Madera Elementary | $10,000 | Lake Forest, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Mano A Mano | $15,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | $16,000 | Tustin, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Outdoor Outreach | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Outside The Lens | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Project Mercy | $25,000 | Poway, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Proyecto Pastoral At Delores Mission | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Red Cross Of San Diego | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| San Diego Council On Literacy | $30,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| San Diego Lgbt Community Center | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| San Diego Mana-001 | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Sd Lgbt Pride | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Uc San Diego - Shiley Eye Center | $15,000 | Pauma Valley, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Sister League Of San Diego | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Summer Search | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Turning Point | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Tv Santa Barbara | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Ucla School Of Law | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Women In Animation | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Words Alive | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Workshop For Warriors | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Alvarado Elementary | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| American Friends Service Committee | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of San Diego County | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Biocom Institute | $6,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Carson | $30,000 | Carson, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of San Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Vista | $15,000 | Vista, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Casa Cornelia Legal Services | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Episcopal Community Services | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Feeding San Diego | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Freedom Writers Foundation | $15,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Fresh Start Surgical Gifts | $15,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Girls Leading Girls | $13,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Girls Rising | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Homeboy Industries | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Homeless Prenatal | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Interfaith | $15,000 | Escondido, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Juma Ventures | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| La Madera Elementary | $10,000 | Lake Forest, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Mano A Mano | $15,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | $16,000 | Tustin, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Outdoor Outreach | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Outside The Lens | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Project Mercy | $25,000 | Poway, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Proyecto Pastoral At Delores Mission | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Red Cross Of San Diego | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| San Diego Council On Literacy | $30,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| San Diego Lgbt Community Center | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| San Diego Mana-001 | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Sd Lgbt Pride | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Uc San Diego - Shiley Eye Center | $15,000 | Pauma Valley, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Sister League Of San Diego | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Summer Search | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Turning Point | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Tv Santa Barbara | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Ucla School Of Law | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Women In Animation | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Words Alive | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Workshop For Warriors | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Alvarado Elementary | $1,432 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of San Diego County | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Biocom Institute | $6,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Casa De Amistad Centro De Ensenanza | $10,000 | Solana Beach, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Emilio Nares Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fresh Start Surgical Gifts | $15,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Girls Leadership Institute | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Girls Leading Girls | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Girls Rising | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| House Of Mexico | $7,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| La Madera Elementary | $10,000 | Lake Forest, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | $15,000 | Tustin, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| San Diego Lgbt Community Center | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| St Anne School | $5,000 | Laguna Niguel, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Ucla School Of Law | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| United States Soccer Foundation | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Women In Animation | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Words Alive | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Alvarado Elementary | $1,432 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of San Diego County | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Biocom Institute | $6,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Casa De Amistad Centro De Ensenanza | $10,000 | Solana Beach, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Emilio Nares Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fresh Start Surgical Gifts | $15,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Girls Leadership Institute | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Girls Leading Girls | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Girls Rising | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| House Of Mexico | $7,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| La Madera Elementary | $10,000 | Lake Forest, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | $15,000 | Tustin, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| San Diego Lgbt Community Center | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| St Anne School | $5,000 | Laguna Niguel, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Ucla School Of Law | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| United States Soccer Foundation | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Women In Animation | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Words Alive | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Alvarado Elementary | $1,432 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of San Diego County | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Biocom Institute | $6,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Casa De Amistad Centro De Ensenanza | $10,000 | Solana Beach, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Emilio Nares Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fresh Start Surgical Gifts | $15,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Girls Leadership Institute | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Girls Leading Girls | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Girls Rising | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| House Of Mexico | $7,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| La Madera Elementary | $10,000 | Lake Forest, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | $15,000 | Tustin, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| San Diego Lgbt Community Center | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| St Anne School | $5,000 | Laguna Niguel, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Ucla School Of Law | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| United States Soccer Foundation | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Women In Animation | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Words Alive | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $15,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Carson | $15,000 | Carson, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Families Forward | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Feeding San Diego | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Girls Leadership | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Girls Leading Girls | $19,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Outdoor Outreach | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Project Mercy | $20,000 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Proyecto Pastoral At Dolores Mission | $16,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| San Marcos Unified School District | $16,000 | San Marcos, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Saving Jane | $15,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| St Anne School | $5,000 | Laguna Niguel, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Summer Search | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Starts With The Arts | $7,500 | San Jose, CA, US | Charitablecharitable | 2021 |
| Juma Ventures | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Aclu Of San Diego | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Fresh Start Surgical Gifts | $15,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Community Resource Center | $15,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Leah's Pantry | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Mama's Kitchen | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| American Academy Of Pediatrics | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Reading Legacies | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Homeboy Industries | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Unidos South Oc | $5,000 | San Juan Capristrano, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Pure Game | $10,000 | Lake Forest, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| American Friends Service Committee | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Biocom | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $15,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club Carson | $15,000 | Carson, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities | $15,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Center For Community Solutions | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Emilio Nares Foundation | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Families Forward | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Feeding San Diego | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Girls Leadership | $20,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Girls Leading Girls | $19,600 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Imperial Valley Lgbt Center | $5,000 | El Centro, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Interfaith | $15,000 | Escondido, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Oc Rescue Mission | $16,000 | Tustin, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Outdoor Outreach | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Project Mercy | $15,000 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Proyecto Pastoral At Dolores Mission | $16,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Pure Game | $5,000 | Lake Forest, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Red Cross Of San Diego | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| San Diego Food Bank | $7,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| San Marcos High School | $1,500 | San Marcos, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| San Marcos Unified School District | $16,000 | San Marcos, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Saving Jane | $15,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Spark Sf Public Schools | $16,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| St Anne School | $15,000 | Laguna Niguel, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Summer Search | $20,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Teach For America | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Ucla School Of Law | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Vista Unified School District | $2,500 | Vista, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Workshop For Warriors | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Aclu Of San Diego | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Alma Backyard Farms | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Alvarado Elementary School | $10,800 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Club Carson | $10,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| California State University San Marcos Foundation | $15,000 | San Marcos, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Elementary Institute Of Science | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Escondido Community Child Development Center | $10,000 | Escondido, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Fallbrook Union Elementary School District | $6,000 | Fallbrook, CA, US | Annual Fallbrook A Leer/reading Family Literacy Day | 2018 |
| Freedom Writers Foundation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Interfaith Community Services | $15,000 | Escondido, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| International Rescue Committee | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| La Maestra Community Health Centers | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Los Angeles Lgbt Center | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Outdoor Outreach | $21,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Project Mercy | $15,000 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Promises 2 Kids | $12,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Pure Game | $24,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Mana De San Diego | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Us Soccer Federation | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| San Diego Public Library Foundation | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Women In Animation | $23,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Second Chance Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Biocom Institute | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Community Resource Center | $7,500 | Encinitas, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Pacific Arts Movement | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Proyecto Pastoral At Delores Mission | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $40,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| San Diego Council On Literacy | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| San Diego Lgbt Community Center | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Stanne School | $7,500 | Laguna Niguel, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Tandem | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Ucla School Of Law | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Ucsd Eye Mobile For Children | $20,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Us Soccer Foundation | $3,500 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Wesley House Student Residence Inc | $9,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Alma Backyard Farms | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Alvarado Elementary School | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Alvarado Pta | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| American Red Cross | $35,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Burn Institute | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Catholic Charities | $10,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Center For Academic & Social Advancement | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | $10,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Freedom Writers Foundation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Girls Leadership | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Girls Rising | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Juma Ventures | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Los Angeles Lgbt Center | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Mama's Kitchen | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Outdoor Outreach | $30,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Palomar Health Foundation | $5,000 | Escondido, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Project Mercy | $15,000 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| San Diego Food Bank | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| St Anne School | $7,500 | Laguna Niguel, CA, US | School | 2017 |
| St Vincent De Paul | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Starts With Arts Foundation | $2,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Teach For America | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Trancendance Youth Arts Project | $15,000 | National City, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Ucla School Of Law | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | School | 2017 |
| United Way Of San Diego | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Us Soccer Federation Inc | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Veterans Association Of Nc | $3,300 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Women In Animation | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Words Alive | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Centro Las Olas | $3,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Emilio Nares Foundation | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Outdoor Outreach | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Project Mercy | $15,000 | Poway, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Pure Game | $10,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Save The Children | $15,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Ucla School Of Law | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | School | 2016 |
| San Diego Council On Literacy | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Girls Rising | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Casa Cornelia Legal Services | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Tustin, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Proyecto Pastoral At Delores Mission | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Freedom Writers Foundation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| San Diego Medical Society | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Women In Animation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Girls Leadership | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Fallbrook School District A Leer | $3,000 | Fallbrook, CA, US | School | 2016 |
| Reality Changers | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| American Academy Of Pediatrics | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Carson | $5,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Tandem | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Mano A Mano Foundation | $15,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Mana De San Diego | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Aclu Of San Diego | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| American Friends Service Committee | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Amigas Punto Com | $5,250 | Chula Vista, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Community Youth Athletic Association | $10,000 | National City, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Downtown Women's Center | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Bravo Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 95-2160081 |
| Website | http://www.bravofdn.org |
| Address | 301 KING ST UNIT 1207 San Francisco, CA 94158-1642 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Bravo Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President & Ceo | Michael J Lopez |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Wind Ralston |
| Secretary | Beatriz Ramirez |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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