Michele and Arnold Brustin Foundation
Michele and Arnold Brustin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Montecito, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 9 grants totaling $52K. Net investment income was $17K.
Michele and Arnold Brustin Foundation at a glance
In short: Michele and Arnold Brustin Foundation gave $52K across 9 grants in 2021 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $51,700
- -22.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $5,744
- -31.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Primary geography
- California (84% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Michele and Arnold Brustin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Ojai Music Festival ($15K). Together the top 9 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2021) to $67K (2020). In 2021 it made 9 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ojai Music Festival Ojai, CA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Music Academy of the West Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $13,700 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Grace Church Edina, MN | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Clubbed Thumb Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Montecito Community Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Historical Museum Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Heal the Ocean Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $26,801 | $57,082 | $51,700 | 9 | $57,082 | $16,686 | — |
| 2020 | $30,281 | $29,884 | $69,556 | $67,000 | 8 | — | $27,328 | $2,711 |
| 2019 | $69,953 | $13,502 | $65,090 | $62,500 | 11 | — | $10,912 | $6,453 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michele and Arnold Brustin Foundation is led by Michele Brustin, CEO on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Michele Brustin
CEO
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Finkelstein
Sec'ty & CFO
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Michele and Arnold Brustin Foundation
How much does Michele and Arnold Brustin Foundation give each year?
Michele and Arnold Brustin Foundation gave $52K across 9 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $67K across 8 grants.
What is Michele and Arnold Brustin Foundation's typical grant size?
Michele and Arnold Brustin Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,744, across 9 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michele and Arnold Brustin Foundation give grants?
Michele and Arnold Brustin Foundation gives mostly in California: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (5 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Michele and Arnold Brustin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Michele and Arnold Brustin Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michele and Arnold Brustin Foundation's largest grantees?
Michele and Arnold Brustin Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Ojai Music Festival ($15,000), Music Academy of the West ($13,700) and Santa Barbara Museum of Art ($12,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What is Michele and Arnold Brustin Foundation's EIN?
Michele and Arnold Brustin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1814247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
Live grants for the work Michele and Arnold Brustin Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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