Brotherbird Foundation
Brotherbird Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Leandro, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it made $145K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $37K.
Brotherbird Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,272,426
- -9.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $34,031
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $144,823
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $157,152
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Brotherbird Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $31K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Touchdown Club Charities Cleveland, OH | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,272,426 | $34,031 | $157,152 | — | — | $144,823 | $37,132 |
| 2023 | $3,602,296 | $32,653 | $160,490 | — | — | $148,872 | — |
| 2022 | $3,496,060 | $210 | $171,636 | $5,000 | 1 | $133,807 | — |
| 2021 | $4,059,833 | $198,339 | $180,831 | $31,000 | 3 | $140,031 | $556,615 |
| 2020 | $3,232,249 | $111,442 | $171,597 | $20,500 | 2 | — | $1,090,003 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brotherbird Foundation is led by Tommy Vardell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tommy Vardell
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dion Griffin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elisabeth Wagstaffe (2020) — Secretary
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 Brotherbird Foundation
How large is Brotherbird Foundation?
Brotherbird Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $34K.
Where does Brotherbird Foundation operate?
Brotherbird Foundation has awarded grants in California, Ohio.
What is Brotherbird Foundation's EIN?
Brotherbird Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0851334. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Brotherbird Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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