Linda Brandes Foundation
Linda Brandes Foundation is a private foundation, based in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $482K. Net investment income was $320K.
Linda Brandes Foundation at a glance
In short: Linda Brandes Foundation gave $482K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $69K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $482,008
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $68,858
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,763,970
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Linda Brandes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego ($305K). Together the top 7 received $482K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 36 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Linda Brandes Foundation gives
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $369K (2021) to $482K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $482K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego Encinitas, CA | Visual arts, funding of advancement of regional contemporary arts and arts education | $305,000 |
| Ettie Lee Youth and Family Baldwin Park, CA | Youth services/child welfare, funding of foster and residential care | $150,000 |
| Artsbusxpress San Diego, CA | Children and youth services, funding of transportation for students to arts and sciences | $10,000 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center Ranco Santa Fe, CA | Animal welfare, funding of care and treatment of animals | $10,000 |
| Coastal K9 German Shepherd Rescue of San Diego San Diego, CA | Animal Welfare, Funding for Homeless German Shepherds | $5,000 |
| Kids Turn San Diego, CA | Youth and family services, funding of support for children experiencing family separation | $2,000 |
| From K-1 - Montauk Triguard Fund IX LP Newport Beach, CA | Charitable Contribution Allocated from Pass-Through Entity | $8 |
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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 | $6,763,970 | $391,465 | $557,143 | $482,008 | 7 | $482,008 | $319,602 | $409,130 |
| 2023 | $6,854,541 | $43,751 | $500,623 | $429,103 | 9 | $429,374 | $70,060 | $391,165 |
| 2022 | $7,428,289 | $251,986 | $473,231 | $413,000 | 5 | $413,000 | $200,821 | $406,200 |
| 2021 | $7,626,454 | $495,102 | $448,060 | $369,000 | 7 | $369,000 | $425,080 | $450,877 |
| 2020 | $7,530,056 | $169,336 | $454,117 | $391,900 | 8 | — | $289,821 | $429,634 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Linda Brandes Foundation reported a distributable amount of $409K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Linda Brandes Foundation is led by Linda Brandes, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Brandes
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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 Linda Brandes Foundation
How much does Linda Brandes Foundation give each year?
Linda Brandes Foundation gave $482K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $429K across 9 grants.
What is Linda Brandes Foundation's typical grant size?
Linda Brandes Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $68,858, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Linda Brandes Foundation give grants?
Linda Brandes Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants).
Does Linda Brandes Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Linda Brandes Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Linda Brandes Foundation's largest grantees?
Linda Brandes Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego ($305,000), Ettie Lee Youth and Family ($150,000) and Artsbusxpress ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Linda Brandes Foundation?
Linda Brandes Foundation reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $482K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $409K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Linda Brandes Foundation's EIN?
Linda Brandes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2511857. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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