Alex L Brewer Family Foundation
The Alex L Brewer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. It supports charitable organizations through grants and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Alex L Brewer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Alex L Brewer Family Foundation gave $121K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,800
- +64.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,629
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,150
- Total assets
- $2,828,246
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Alex L Brewer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. It reports no formal application requirements and no submission deadlines. Organizations applying for grants must be 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Alex L Brewer Family Foundation
Mailing address: 11930 W 44Th Ave Suite 200, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone: (303) 420-1531
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alex L Brewer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rescue Mission of Salt Lake ($23K). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (59%), California (20%), Utah (19%), and Indiana (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Alex L Brewer Family Foundation gives
- 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 553% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $121K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $121K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rescue Mission of Salt Lake Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable | $23,000 |
| Conejo Open Space Foundation Thousand Oaks, CA | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Grace Church of Arvada Arvada, CO | Charitable | $11,500 |
| Revital Colorado Westminster, CO | Charitable | $11,500 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation Englewood, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Trusted Health Network Arvada, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Temple Emanuel Denver, CO | Charitable | $8,000 |
| American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign Davis, CA | Charitable | $6,300 |
| Be the Reason Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of Foothill Animal Shelter Golden, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,828,246 | $311,346 | $155,882 | $120,800 | 14 | $137,317 | $292,781 | $140,401 |
| 2023 | $2,671,171 | $44,285 | $116,350 | $73,500 | 8 | $73,500 | $62,753 | $130,335 |
| 2022 | $2,745,051 | $587,405 | $123,395 | $85,000 | 7 | $85,000 | $549,010 | $128,318 |
| 2021 | $2,846,366 | $2,193,370 | $29,425 | $18,500 | 3 | $18,500 | $320,770 | $80,869 |
| 2020 | $219,410 | $10,069 | $11,945 | $10,000 | 1 | — | — | $32,411 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alex L Brewer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $140K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including homelessness services, hospital support, animal sanctuary and education, and other charitable activities. For example, Rescue Mission of Salt Lake describes itself as a Christian church providing food, clothing, shelter, and spiritual guidance to people experiencing homelessness, as well as inpatient life-transformation programs. Craig Hospital Foundation says it raises funds and dedicates resources to support Craig Hospital, including patient assistance, programs not funded by insurance, equipment, and research related to spinal cord and brain injuries. The Wild Animal Sanctuary describes its work as animal sanctuary and public education on captive wildlife. Urban Peak Denver says it supports youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness with essential services and a supportive community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $120,800. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $23,000, with a median of $7,150. Its largest listed grants included $23,000 to Rescue Mission of Salt Lake; $13,000 to Conejo Open Space Foundation; $11,500 each to Grace Church of Arvada and Revital Colorado; and $10,000 each to Craig Hospital Foundation and Trusted Health Network. Other listed recipients included Temple Emanuel ($8,000), American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign ($6,300), Be the Reason Foundation ($5,000), Friends of Foothill Animal Shelter ($5,000), Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center ($5,000), and Urban Peak Denver ($5,000). The Wild Animal Sanctuary also received $5,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Michele Castle is listed as president and director on the 2024 filing.
Alex L Brewer Family Foundation is led by Michele Castle, President & Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michele Castle
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dorrace N Brewer (2020) — Vpres, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alex L Brewer Family Foundation
How much does Alex L Brewer Family Foundation give each year?
Alex L Brewer Family Foundation gave $121K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $74K across 8 grants.
What is Alex L Brewer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Alex L Brewer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,150, and its average grant was $8,629, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alex L Brewer Family Foundation give grants?
Alex L Brewer Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (20%) and Utah (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Arvada, CO (2 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Alex L Brewer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Alex L Brewer Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are Alex L Brewer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Alex L Brewer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rescue Mission of Salt Lake ($23,000), Conejo Open Space Foundation ($13,000) and Grace Church of Arvada ($11,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alex L Brewer Family Foundation?
Alex L Brewer Family Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $140K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Alex L Brewer Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including homelessness services, hospital support, animal sanctuary and education, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alex L Brewer Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alex L Brewer Family Foundation's EIN?
Alex L Brewer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1346395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alex L Brewer Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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