Brutten Family Foundation
The Brutten Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Solana Beach, California. Established in 2014, the foundation operates as a non-operating private foundation dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple focus areas including environmental conservation, education, and mental health initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$693K
+178.2% YoY
Grant Count
32
+45.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+91.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on inspiring a healthier planet and happier lives through environmental, educational, and mental health initiatives. The foundation supports organizations and projects making a positive difference for the planet, helping individuals find refuge in nature, and creating opportunities for learning and enlightenment.
Core Focus Areas:
Environment: Protecting ecosystems and expanding access to the outdoors for all, with particular emphasis on underserved communities and those facing systemic barriers to nature access.
Education: Supporting programs and institutions that equip young people with resources, support, and financial aid necessary to succeed in and outside of classrooms, with focus on underserved students overcoming obstacles.
Mental Health: Supporting projects relating to mental health resources and care to help individuals access treatment and build stronger, safer societies.
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts grant applications through their website at www.bff.giving, where organizations can apply for funding aligned with the foundation's core focus areas.
Grant Range
$300–$116,750
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple states and regions, including:
- California (primary focus, including Los Angeles and San Francisco)
- Colorado
- District of Columbia
- Minnesota
- Nevada
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Utah
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $348,482
- Total revenue: $732,058
- Total expenses: $692,886
- Net income: $39,172
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $308,755
- Total revenue: $351,920
- Total expenses: $353,093
Giving Rate: 74.4% (2023)
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| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
126 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Brutten Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Patricia Brutten – President (4 hours/week, no compensation)
- Marc R. Brutten – Secretary (2 hours/week, no compensation)
- Corey Eagle – Treasurer (1 hour/week, no compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA BRUTTEN | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| MARC R BRUTTEN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| COREY EAGLE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 120 S Sierra Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075
- Phone: (858) 625-4100
- Website: www.bff.giving and www.bruttenglobal.com/philanthropy
- EIN: 46-5318556
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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