The Harriet & Raymond Brush
The Harriet & Raymond Brush is a private foundation, based in Sarasota, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $269K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $20K.
The Harriet & Raymond Brush at a glance
In short: The Harriet & Raymond Brush gave $10K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,500
- -47.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,375
- -34.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $268,723
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Harriet & Raymond Brush funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Loveland Center Inc ($5K). Together the top 4 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Harriet & Raymond Brush gives
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $25K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loveland Center Inc Venice, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Second Heart Homes Inc Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Faces 4 Autism Inc Ventnor City, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Rubonia Community Association Inc Palmetto, FL | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $268,723 | $28,816 | $25,669 | $9,500 | 4 | $16,327 | $19,608 | $16,581 |
| 2024 | $265,346 | $10,555 | $37,515 | $18,000 | 5 | $27,152 | $2,113 | $14,834 |
| 2023 | $282,994 | $13,674 | $35,165 | $25,000 | 7 | $29,167 | $7,682 | $16,190 |
| 2021 | $323,081 | $9,898 | $27,244 | $18,127 | 8 | — | $9,898 | $18,735 |
| 2020 | $406,840 | $2,005 | $26,422 | $15,628 | 9 | — | $574 | $18,127 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harriet & Raymond Brush reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Harriet & Raymond Brush is led by David S. Band, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David S. Band
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chad Gates
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George Dramis
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gary Landsman (2020–2021) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Steven Band (2020–2021) — Director & Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Harriet & Raymond Brush
How much does The Harriet & Raymond Brush give each year?
The Harriet & Raymond Brush gave $10K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 5 grants.
What is The Harriet & Raymond Brush's typical grant size?
The Harriet & Raymond Brush's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,375, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Harriet & Raymond Brush give grants?
The Harriet & Raymond Brush gives mostly in Florida: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (11%).
Does The Harriet & Raymond Brush give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Harriet & Raymond Brush's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Harriet & Raymond Brush?
The Harriet & Raymond Brush reported $269K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (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 is The Harriet & Raymond Brush's EIN?
The Harriet & Raymond Brush's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0835440. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The Harriet & Raymond Brush funds
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- 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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