Brotman Foundation of California
The Brotman Foundation of California is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. It supports the arts, child welfare, cutting-edge medical research, and efforts to meaningfully support underserved populations.
Brotman Foundation of California at a glance
In short: Brotman Foundation of California gave $183K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $182,500
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,967
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,959,082
- -5.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (26 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Brotman Foundation of California
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit an outline of the project and a letter of submission; additional information will be requested if needed. Awards are limited to organizations described under IRC Section 501(c)(3). The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None; submissions are accepted anytime.
- Deadline
- None; submissions are accepted anytime.
- Contact
Application contact: Toni Wald Co Brotman Foundation Of
Mailing address: 1925 Century Park East 16Th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 273-2501
Email: submissions@thebrotmanfoundation.com
Website: https://thebrotmanfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brotman Foundation of California funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The UCLA Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
198 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 197 grants of 198 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states a preference for Southern California. In 2024, California recipients received 74% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were the District of Columbia and New York, at 5% each, followed by Pennsylvania and Virginia, at 3% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Brotman Foundation of California open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 26 of 46 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 22% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $183K (2024) to $281K (2020). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The UCLA Foundation Pasadena, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $15,000 |
| Hammer Museum Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $13,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $10,000 |
| Oakwood School North Hollywood, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $10,000 |
| The Brent Shapiro Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $10,000 |
| Womens Guild Cedars-Sinai Beverly Hills, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $10,000 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Wynnewood, PA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $6,000 |
| Thinkagain Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $6,000 |
| CAA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $5,000 |
| Inner-City Arts Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $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 | $3,959,082 | $151,018 | $382,744 | $182,500 | 46 | $307,979 | $110,738 | $285,320 |
| 2023 | $4,190,808 | $405,535 | $374,679 | $202,820 | 45 | $325,336 | $357,577 | $251,397 |
| 2022 | $3,936,808 | $165,046 | $420,064 | $239,670 | 42 | $367,740 | $121,222 | $266,635 |
| 2021 | $4,191,826 | $584,237 | $433,697 | $263,750 | 38 | $386,559 | $537,097 | $286,214 |
| 2020 | $4,041,286 | $144,418 | $449,824 | $281,250 | 27 | — | $102,283 | $264,483 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brotman Foundation of California reported a distributable amount of $285K 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 website describes its emphasis as supporting the arts, child welfare, cutting-edge medical research, and underserved populations. Its filing lists preferences for grants relating to children, arts, education, medical causes, and the environment.
Grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Inner-City Arts says it uses arts education to benefit underserved children. The Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation describes its work as funding research, raising awareness, supporting families, and helping address childhood cancer. Mercy Medical Angels says it helps people reach medical care through transportation assistance. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 46 grants totaling $182,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500. Listed award purposes are generally described as public support of the recipient organization’s mission.
Among the larger 2024 grants were $15,000 to The UCLA Foundation; $13,000 to the Hammer Museum; and $10,000 each to Cedars-Sinai, Oakwood School, The Brent Shapiro Foundation, and Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai. Other grants included $6,000 to the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and $5,000 each to CAA Foundation, Inner-City Arts, Mercy Medical Angels, and Oceana.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Toni Brotman Wald as president, Alexis Wald as secretary, and Lena Wald as treasurer.
Brotman Foundation of California is led by Toni Brotman Wald, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Toni Brotman Wald
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$26K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Alexis Wald
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$26K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Lena Wald
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$26K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alison Roven (2020–2023) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $36K, to Toni Brotman Wald (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Brotman Foundation of California
How much does Brotman Foundation of California give each year?
Brotman Foundation of California gave $183K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $203K across 45 grants.
What is Brotman Foundation of California's typical grant size?
Brotman Foundation of California's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,967, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Brotman Foundation of California that year got $4K on average.
Where does Brotman Foundation of California give grants?
Brotman Foundation of California gives mostly in California: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (16 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Beverly Hills, CA (2 grants).
Does Brotman Foundation of California give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on Brotman Foundation of California's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support of Organization Mission" (46 grants).
Who are Brotman Foundation of California's largest grantees?
Brotman Foundation of California's largest 2024 grantees include The UCLA Foundation ($15,000), Hammer Museum ($13,000) and Cedars-Sinai ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Brotman Foundation of California?
Brotman Foundation of California reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $308K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $285K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Brotman Foundation of California fund?
The foundation’s website describes its emphasis as supporting the arts, child welfare, cutting-edge medical research, and underserved populations. Its filing lists preferences for grants relating to children, arts, education, medical causes, and the environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brotman Foundation of California?
The filing says to submit an outline of the project and a letter of submission; additional information will be requested if needed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brotman Foundation of California's EIN?
Brotman Foundation of California's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6094639. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Brotman Foundation of California funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/brotman-foundation-of-california-morg_60a650418279434f938804abea9a7054
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