Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund
The Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund is a private foundation based in Santa Paula, California. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations working in areas including land conservation, wildlife rehabilitation, family-planning travel assistance, and support for people experiencing homelessness or hunger.
Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund at a glance
In short: Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund gave $146K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,700
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,208
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,531,498
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3024 Aliso Canyon Road, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Phone: (415) 794-9844
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Thacher School ($70K). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 39 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Santa Paula, California. In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 8% to New York, 7% to Oregon, and 3% each to Massachusetts and Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund gives
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 386% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $298K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $146K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thacher School Ojai, CA | No restrictions - to further the mission of the organization | $70,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance New York, NY | No restrictions - to further the mission of the organization | $12,000 |
| Ventura Land Trust Ventura, CA | No restrictions - to further the mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Dougy Center Portland, OR | No restrictions - to further the mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Spirit of Santa Paula Santa Paula, CA | No restrictions - to further the mission of the organization | $8,000 |
| Los Padres Forest Watch Santa Barbara, CA | No restrictions - to further the mission of the organization | $5,000 |
| Ojai Raptor Center Ojai, CA | No restrictions - to further the mission of the organization | $5,000 |
| Ventura Botanic Gardens Ventura, CA | No restrictions - to further the mission of the organization | $5,000 |
| KCRW Santa Monica, CA | No restrictions - to further the mission of the organization | $5,000 |
| Ojai Valley Land Conservancy Ojai, CA | No restrictions - to further the mission of the organization | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,531,498 | $726,418 | $406,516 | $145,700 | 13 | $230,850 | $551,164 | $233,328 |
| 2023 | $4,212,878 | $191,714 | $309,853 | $120,000 | 11 | $200,200 | $82,061 | $220,888 |
| 2022 | $4,331,151 | $-851,018 | $501,279 | $298,000 | 12 | $382,500 | — | $245,662 |
| 2021 | $5,683,448 | $939,700 | $68,384 | $30,000 | 3 | $30,000 | $907,402 | $258,105 |
| 2020 | $4,812,132 | $4,812,146 | $14 | — | — | — | $20,338 | $28,646 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund reported a distributable amount of $233K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. The Brigid Alliance describes its mission as helping people travel for safe and appropriate family-planning services. Ventura Land Trust says it works to permanently protect land, water, wildlife, and scenic beauty in the Ventura region. Spirit of Santa Paula says it serves homeless and hungry families with food and basic necessities and partners with other agencies to address homelessness and related needs. Ojai Raptor Center describes work in wildlife rehabilitation, scientific efforts, and environmental education. National Indigenous Women’s organization describes its mission as promoting safety for Native women and communities through culturally grounded grassroots advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $145,700. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $70,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $70,000 to Thacher School, $12,000 to The Brigid Alliance, $10,000 each to Ventura Land Trust and Dougy Center, and $8,000 to Spirit of Santa Paula. Other listed awards included $5,000 each to Los Padres ForestWatch, Ojai Raptor Center, Ventura Botanic Gardens, KCRW, Ojai Valley Land Conservancy, and Project Onwards, and $4,700 to National Indigenous Womens Resource. The listed grants were for unrestricted support to further each organization’s mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laurel S Braitman as President, Jake W Braitman as Vice President, Nancy Moser as Secretary, and Michael Tierney as Director.
Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund is led by Laurel S. Braitman, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laurel S. Braitman
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$85K (2022) → $78K (2024)
Michael Tierney
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jake W. Braitman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$85K (2022) → $78K (2024)
Nancy Moser
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $78K, to Laurel S Braitman (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund
How much does Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund give each year?
Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund gave $146K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $120K across 11 grants.
What is Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund's typical grant size?
Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,208, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund give grants?
Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund gives mostly in California: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (8%) and Oregon (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ojai, CA (3 grants) and Ventura, CA (3 grants).
Does Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "No Restrictions - to Further the Mission of the Organization" (13 grants).
Who are Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund's largest grantees?
Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Thacher School ($70,000), The Brigid Alliance ($12,000) and Ventura Land Trust ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund?
Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $231K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $233K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. The Brigid Alliance describes its mission as helping people travel for safe and appropriate family-planning services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests 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 Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund's EIN?
Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0574354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund 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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