Brotman Family Foundation
Brotman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Medina, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $672K. Net investment income was $263K.
Brotman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Brotman Family Foundation gave $672K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $672,000
- +22.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +125.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $74,667
- -45.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $9,252,345
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Brotman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of King County ($500K). Together the top 9 received $672K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 30 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Brotman Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $547K (2023) to $747K (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $672K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of King County Seattle, WA | For Exempt Purposes | $500,000 |
| Marys Place Seattle, WA | For Exempt Purposes | $100,000 |
| School of American Ballet New York, NY | For Exempt Purposes | $27,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | For Exempt Purposes | $20,000 |
| Pilchuck Glass School Seattle, WA | For Exempt Purposes | $5,000 |
| Henry Art Gallery Seattle, WA | For Exempt Purposes | $5,000 |
| Artsfund Seattle, WA | For Exempt Purposes | $5,000 |
| World Justice Project Washington, DC | For Exempt Purposes | $5,000 |
| Support of Old Lady Artists Seattle, WA | For Exempt Purposes | $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 | $9,252,345 | $307,826 | $722,391 | $672,000 | 9 | $672,000 | $263,435 | $560,688 |
| 2023 | $9,663,112 | $557,664 | $588,331 | $547,000 | 4 | $547,000 | $520,333 | $533,425 |
| 2022 | $9,683,079 | $446,822 | $716,788 | $647,000 | 4 | $647,000 | $403,740 | $543,563 |
| 2021 | $9,953,045 | $818,627 | $785,921 | $747,000 | 5 | $747,000 | $775,706 | $579,556 |
| 2020 | $9,920,339 | $479,930 | $680,282 | $617,000 | 8 | — | $434,648 | $700,762 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brotman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $561K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brotman Family Foundation is led by Susan T. Brotman, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan T. Brotman
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda P. Brotman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin H. Brotman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Impert
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Brotman Family Foundation
How much does Brotman Family Foundation give each year?
Brotman Family Foundation gave $672K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $547K across 4 grants.
What is Brotman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Brotman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $74,667, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Brotman Family Foundation give grants?
Brotman Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (6 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are Brotman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Brotman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of King County ($500,000), Marys Place ($100,000) and School of American Ballet ($27,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Brotman Family Foundation?
Brotman Family Foundation reported $9.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $672K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $561K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Brotman Family Foundation's EIN?
Brotman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2364320. 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
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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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