The Brent Family Foundation
The Brent Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boulder, Colorado. Its 2023 filing describes it as solely a grantmaking organization, and its reported grants went to charitable organizations in several states.
The Brent Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Brent Family Foundation gave $707K across 22 grants in 2023 (avg $32K), mostly in New York. 32% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $707,000
- +12.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 22
- +15.8% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $32,136
- -3.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $961,316
- -14.8% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (7 of 22, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (63% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Brent Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3105 Lafayette Drive, Boulder, CO 80305
Phone: (303) 993-6234
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Brent Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Doctors Without Borders ($350K). Together the top 10 received $687K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 73 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (63%), Massachusetts (26%), Colorado (7%), Minnesota (3%), and Washington, D.C. (1%). These figures describe recipient locations, not a stated geographic preference.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Brent Family Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 7 of 22 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 68% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+6%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 471% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $630K (2022) to $707K (2023). In 2023 it made 22 grants totaling $707K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Purpose Contribution | $350,000 |
| Oxfam Boston, MA | General Purpose Contribution | $175,000 |
| Concern Worldwide New York, NY | General Purpose Contribution | $85,000 |
| Conservation Colorado Denver, CO | General Purpose Contribution | $20,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Albert Lea, MN | General Purpose Contribution | $20,000 |
| Corey Wise Innocence Project Boulder, CO | General Purpose Contribution | $10,000 |
| Partners in Health Boston, MA | General Purpose Contribution | $10,000 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | General Purpose Contribution | $10,000 |
| Finca Washington, DC | General Purpose Contribution | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Boulder, CO | General Purpose Contribution | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $961,316 | $559,616 | $726,110 | $707,000 | 22 | $707,000 | $540,506 | $150,217 |
| 2022 | $1,127,810 | $276,562 | $649,189 | $630,000 | 19 | $630,000 | $206,987 | $154,853 |
| 2021 | $1,500,437 | $562,729 | $667,108 | $642,000 | 16 | $642,000 | $462,811 | $191,351 |
| 2020 | $1,604,816 | $163,732 | $684,517 | $664,200 | 16 | — | $145,979 | $185,442 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brent Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $150K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2023 grants show support for organizations working in areas that include international relief, conservation, housing and homelessness, civil rights, climate education, food access, and health.
These are grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s: Conservation Colorado says it works to advance environmental policies and elect pro-conservation candidates; Boulder Shelter for the Homeless says it creates pathways to stable housing for homeless adults; and the ACLU Foundation of Colorado says it works to protect and extend civil rights and civil liberties in Colorado. Food Bank of the Rockies says it nourishes people facing food insecurity, while Project Angel Heart says it provides medically tailored meals to people with life-threatening illnesses.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $707,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $350,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest grants were $350,000 to Doctors Without Borders, $175,000 to Oxfam, and $85,000 to Concern Worldwide; each was listed as a general-purpose contribution. Other notable grants included $20,000 each to Conservation Colorado and the International Rescue Committee, and $10,000 each to the Corey Wise Innocence Project, Partners in Health, and UNICEF.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Douglas Brent as president and Averil Brent as vice-president.
The Brent Family Foundation is led by Douglas Brent, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Douglas Brent
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Averil Brent
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The Brent Family Foundation
How much does The Brent Family Foundation give each year?
The Brent Family Foundation gave $707K across 22 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $630K across 19 grants.
What is The Brent Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Brent Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,000, and its average grant was $32,136, across 22 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Brent Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Brent Family Foundation give grants?
The Brent Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (26%) and Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (5 grants), Boulder, CO (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Brent Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Brent Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Brent Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Brent Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Doctors Without Borders ($350,000), Oxfam ($175,000) and Concern Worldwide ($85,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Brent Family Foundation?
The Brent Family Foundation reported $961K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $707K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $150K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Brent Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2023 grants show support for organizations working in areas that include international relief, conservation, housing and homelessness, civil rights, climate education, food access, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Brent Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Brent Family Foundation's EIN?
The Brent Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0395364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Brent Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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