Brush Family Foundation
Brush Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Piedmont, California. Its 2024 filing reports 27 grants totaling $1,823,000 to charitable organizations.
Brush Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Brush Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $68K), mostly in California. 56% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,823,000
- +1983.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -6.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,519
- +2137.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $36,246
- -95.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (15 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (89% 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 Brush Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2035 Oakland Ave, Piedmont, CA 94611
Phone: (510) 655-9504
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brush Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christina Brush - Morgan Stanley DAF ($450K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 166 grants of 171 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 7% to Oregon, 2% to Ohio, and 1% each to Kentucky and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Brush Family Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 27 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $100K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.
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 $88K (2023) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christina Brush - Morgan Stanley DAF Orinda, CA | Charitable | $450,000 |
| Anne Laplante - Fidelity DAF Portola Vally, CA | Charitable | $450,000 |
| Trudie Daggett - Morgan Stanley DAF Los Altos, CA | Charitable | $450,000 |
| Piedmont Community Church Music Program Piedmont, CA | Charitable | $118,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation Eugene, OR | Charitable | $88,000 |
| Beta Theta Pi Fdn Oxford, OH | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Aaep Lexington, KY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Oaktree Foundation Oakland, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Pacific Union Club San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| PBF - Pony Barnes Foundation Redondo Beach, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
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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 | $36,246 | $1,041,898 | $1,830,470 | $1,823,000 | 27 | $1,829,614 | $1,037,684 |
| 2023 | $824,818 | $97,542 | $113,761 | $87,500 | 29 | $111,957 | $78,200 |
| 2022 | $841,961 | $64,569 | $130,752 | $110,488 | 38 | $111,472 | $64,323 |
| 2021 | $908,144 | $129,382 | $129,020 | $101,050 | 40 | $127,237 | $107,785 |
| 2020 | $907,782 | $88,327 | $110,849 | $89,195 | 37 | — | $70,709 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for a university foundation, a social and recreational club, and organizations focused on music, education, and other charitable purposes. The University of Oregon Foundation describes its mission as supporting the University of Oregon through management of privately donated funds, advocacy, and university facilities. Pacific Union Club says it was founded to promote social and recreational activity among its members. The American Diabetes Association states that its mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of people affected by it.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $1,823,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $450,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed awards were $450,000 each to Christina Brush – Morgan Stanley DAF, Anne LaPlante – Fidelity DAF, and Trudie Daggett – Morgan Stanley DAF, all for charitable purposes. Other notable grants included $118,000 to Piedmont Community Church Music Program, $88,000 to the University of Oregon Foundation, and $40,000 to Beta Theta Pi Fdn.
The American Diabetes Association reported receiving $5,000 in 2024. The foundation also reported 29 grants totaling $87,500 in 2023 and 38 grants totaling $110,488 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Spencer M Brush, Trudy B Daggett, and Ann B La Plant as directors.
Brush Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann B. La Plant
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Spencer M. Brush
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Trudy B. Daggett
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Brush Family Foundation
How much does Brush Family Foundation give each year?
Brush Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $88K across 29 grants.
What is Brush Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Brush Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $67,519, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Brush Family Foundation that year got $100K on average.
Where does Brush Family Foundation give grants?
Brush Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene, OR (4 grants), San Francisco, CA (4 grants), Piedmont, CA (2 grants) and Oakland, CA (2 grants).
Does Brush Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Brush Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (27 grants).
Who are Brush Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Brush Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Christina Brush - Morgan Stanley DAF ($450,000), Anne Laplante - Fidelity DAF ($450,000) and Trudie Daggett - Morgan Stanley DAF ($450,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Brush Family Foundation?
Brush Family Foundation reported $36K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What does Brush Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for a university foundation, a social and recreational club, and organizations focused on music, education, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brush Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds 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 Brush Family Foundation's EIN?
Brush Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0624489. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Brush 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Brush Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/brush-family-foundation-morg_133bc912075c4fd49fb7156fe933520c
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