Brotman Foundation of California

LOS ANGELES, CA EIN: 95-6094639 Website

The Brotman Foundation of California is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Established in 1964, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.0M

-5.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$183K

-10.0% YoY

Grant Count

+2.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-12.0% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on:

Children
Health and medical research
Arts
Education
Environmental organizations

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations in:

California
New York
District of Columbia

Grant Distribution by State

California $817K (70%)

New York $158K (14%)

District of Columbia $80K (7%)

Maryland $32K (3%)

Massachusetts $23K (2%)

Virginia $15K (1%)

Pennsylvania $9K (1%)

Arkansas $5K (0%)

+8 more states

States

Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Hawaii Indiana Massachusetts Maryland New York Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

AnaheimAustinBala CynwydBaltimoreBellflowerBeverly HillsBostonBurbankChatsworthClaremontClevelandCovinaCulver CityDavisGlendaleHarbor CityJurupa ValleyKahuluiLa VerneLittle Rock

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $3,959,082 (2024 filing) / $4.19 million (2023 filing)

Total Giving: $182,500 (most recent filing)

Total Liabilities: $0 (2023)

Revenue: $406,000 (2023)

Expenses: $375,000 (2023)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,959,082	$4,190,808	$3,936,808
Revenue	$151,018	$405,535	$165,046
Expenses	$382,744	$374,679	$420,064
Qualifying Distributions	$307,979	$325,336	$367,740
Net Investment Income	$110,738	$357,577	$121,222
Distributable Amount	$285,320	$251,397	$266,635

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

198 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Ucla Foundation ($15,000), Hammer Museum ($13,000), Cedars-sinai ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
826LA LOS ANGELES, CA	PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION	$1,000
AHEAD WITH HORSES INC SHADOW HILLS, CA	PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION	$2,500
ALEX'S LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION WYNNEWOOD, PA	PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION	$6,000
AMERICAN WILD HORSES CAMPAIGN DAVIS, CA	PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION	$1,000
BIG SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA	PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION	$1,500
CARE4PAWS SANTA BARBARA, CA	PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION	$1,000
CAA FOUNDATION LOS ANGELES, CA	PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION	$5,000
CASA YOUTH SHELTER LOS ALAMITOS, CA	PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION	$2,500
CEDARS-SINAI LOS ANGELES, CA	PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION	$10,000
CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT LOS ANGELES, CA	PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
TONI BROTMAN WALD	PRESIDENT	5	$36,000
ALEXIS WALD	SECRETARY	5	$36,000
LENA WALD	TREASURER	5	$36,000

Contact Information

Address: 1925 Century Park E, Floor 16, Los Angeles, CA 90067-2701

Phone: 310-273-2501

Website: thebrotmanfoundation.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Brotman Foundation of California fund?

The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on: • Children • Health and medical research • Arts • Education • Environmental organizations

How do I apply for a grant from Brotman Foundation of California?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $500 to $40,000. **Annual Giving:** The foundation distributed $182,500 in total giving according to the most recent filing data. **Application Contact:** Inquiries can be directed to the foundation at 310-273-2501.

Where does Brotman Foundation of California make grants?

The foundation primarily supports organizations in: • California • New York • District of Columbia

What size grants does Brotman Foundation of California award?

In 2024, Brotman Foundation of California awarded 46 grants totaling $183K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Brotman Foundation of California required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Brotman Foundation of California reported a distributable amount of $285K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.