The Brettler Family Foundation
The Brettler Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including housing stability, homelessness, hunger prevention, youth services, and support for survivors of sexual assault.
Key facts about The Brettler Family Foundation
In short: The Brettler Family Foundation gave $3.2M across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in Washington. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 91-2014618
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,183,260
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- Average grant
- $66,318
- Median grant
- $50,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (26 of 48, 2024)
- Total assets
- $31,373,966
- Primary geography
- Washington (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.4M
-3.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.2M
+129.8% YoY
Grant Count
48
+108.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$66K
+10.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brettler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Brettler Family Foundation open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 26 of 48 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $39K; repeat grants $98K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 143% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 194% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grants went to organizations addressing a range of needs. For example, Treehouse says it works to give children who have experienced foster care the support and opportunities to pursue their dreams and launch successfully into adulthood. YouthCare says it works to end youth homelessness and help young people achieve their potential, while Food Lifeline describes its mission as feeding people experiencing hunger today and working to end hunger tomorrow.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations supporting affordable and emergency housing, people returning home from prison or recovering from addiction, sexual assault survivors, mental health and youth development services, and gun violence research and education. Rainier Scholars says it cultivates the academic potential and leadership skills of underrepresented students; Chief Seattle Club says it provides a sacred space for urban Native peoples; and One Roof Foundation identifies youth access to play, youth homelessness, and environmental justice as its three pillars.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $3,183,260. Grant amounts ranged from $260 to $385,833, with a median grant of $50,000. The largest grants included $385,833 to African Community Housing and Development for housing stability and economic development in African diaspora immigrant communities; $358,333 to Treehouse; and $343,334 to YouthCare. Other substantial grants included $150,000 to Plymouth Housing Group, $135,000 to Food Lifeline, and $102,500 to Mercy Housing.
How to Apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 1% went to recipients in Washington, DC. The filing also lists recipients in Hawaii and North Carolina, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars. Seattle-area organizations received many of the largest grants.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2020) to $3.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was African Community Housing and Development ($386K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 158 (63%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African Community Housing and Development Seatac, WA | Funds to support housing stability and economic development in african diaspora immigrants | $385,833 |
| Treehouse Seattle, WA | General operating funds-provide support for children in foster care to launch into adulthood and pursue their dreams | $358,333 |
| Youthcare Seattle, WA | General Operating Funds-Supporting Programs to End Youth Homelessness | $343,334 |
| Plymouth Housing Group Seattle, WA | General Operating Funds-Combatting Homelessness | $150,000 |
| Food Lifeline Seattle, WA | General Operating Funds-Supporting Hunger Prevention | $135,000 |
| Weld Seattle Seattle, WA | General operating funds supporting people returing home from prison and those recovering from addiction to discover a new sense of belonging and becoming | $125,000 |
| Mercy Housing Seattle, WA | General Operating Funds-Supporting Affordable Housing | $102,500 |
| Downtown Emergency Services Center Seattle, WA | General operating funds for emergency housing for the homeless and treating causes | $100,000 |
| King County Sexual Assault Resource Center Renton, WA | General Operating Funds-Supporting Aid for Sexual Assault Survivors | $65,000 |
| Evergreen Treatment Center Seattle, WA | General Operating Funds for Treatment of Opioid Disorders | $53,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant sum | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,373,966 | $2,453,747 | $3,346,883 | $3,183,260 | 48 |
| 2023 | $32,335,744 | $1,441,421 | $1,633,477 | $1,385,091 | 23 |
| 2022 | $32,476,633 | $11,922,225 | $2,010,336 | $1,676,855 | 26 |
EIN: 91-2014618.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,373,966 | $32,335,744 | $32,476,633 |
| Revenue | $2,453,747 | $1,441,421 | $11,922,225 |
| Expenses | $3,346,883 | $1,633,477 | $2,010,336 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,243,455 | $1,416,345 | $1,689,173 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,125,959 | $882,919 | $13,012,271 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,670,776 | $1,519,297 | $1,355,519 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Daniel E. Brettler is listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
The Brettler Family Foundation is led by Daniel E. Brettler, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel E. Brettler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cindy S. Brettler (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 4124 55Th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105-4946
Phone: (206) 626-8700
Frequently asked questions about The Brettler Family Foundation
How much does The Brettler Family Foundation give each year?
The Brettler Family Foundation gave $3.2M across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 23 grants.
What is The Brettler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Brettler Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $66,318, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Brettler Family Foundation that year got $39K on average.
Where does The Brettler Family Foundation give grants?
The Brettler Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (35 grants) and Bellevue, WA (3 grants).
Does The Brettler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of The Brettler Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Brettler Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Brettler Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include African Community Housing and Development ($385,833), Treehouse ($358,333) and Youthcare ($343,334), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Brettler Family Foundation?
The Brettler Family Foundation reported $31.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Brettler Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grants went to organizations addressing a range of needs. For example, Treehouse says it works to give children who have experienced foster care the support and opportunities to pursue their dreams and launch successfully into adulthood. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Brettler Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Brettler Family Foundation's EIN?
The Brettler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2014618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Brettler Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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