Joyce and William Brantman Foundation
Joyce and William Brantman Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $10.
Joyce and William Brantman Foundation at a glance
In short: Joyce and William Brantman Foundation gave $26K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $13K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $26,093
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- Average grant
- $13,047
- Median grant
- $13,047
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Joyce and William Brantman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Joyce and William Brantman Foundation gives
- Giving grew 68% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $26K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $26,093 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $10 | $33,532 | $26,093 | 2 | $33,532 | $10 | $139 |
| 2022 | $36,997 | $-3,060 | $9,422 | — | — | $8,664 | — | $2,008 |
| 2021 | $61,504 | $5,957 | $21,443 | $15,500 | 9 | $21,325 | $6,026 | $3,039 |
| 2020 | $68,490 | $6,686 | $21,191 | $15,500 | 9 | — | $6,686 | $3,428 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joyce and William Brantman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $139 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joyce and William Brantman Foundation is led by George T Argyris, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
George T Argyris
CEO
President → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laurel Esseff
CFO & Secretary
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michelle M Yang (2020–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Joyce and William Brantman Foundation
How much does Joyce and William Brantman Foundation give each year?
Joyce and William Brantman Foundation gave $26K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joyce and William Brantman Foundation operate?
Joyce and William Brantman Foundation has awarded grants in California.
How much is Joyce and William Brantman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Joyce and William Brantman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $139 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Joyce and William Brantman Foundation's EIN?
Joyce and William Brantman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6105628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 1, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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