The Torrey Coast Foundation is a private independent foundation based in San Diego, California, established in 2021 (formerly known as the Braynin Family Foundation until January 2021). With assets exceeding $312 million, the foundation has emerged as a significant force in cancer research philanthropy, with a particular focus on gastroesophageal cancer research.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$317.1M
+1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.7M
+64.7% YoY
Grant Count
25
+19.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$427K
+38.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds cancer research and medical education and research. Its grantmaking focuses specifically on gastroesophageal cancer research, with support extended through strategic partnerships with major research institutions and funding consortia including the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C), and the Gastroesophageal Malignancies Investigator Network Initiative (GEMINI).
Grantmaking
The foundation distributed $6.5 million to 21 organizations, with grantees including the UC San Diego Foundation and other research institutions.
Grant Range
** $2,000 to $4,500,000
Average Grant
** $308,860 (2023)
Invitation Only
** The foundation does not maintain a public website and does not operate traditional open application processes. Most grants are awarded through partnership programs or by invitation. For GEMINI-supported research, applications are submitted via the Team GEMINI website. For AACR partnership grants, applications are submitted through AACR's ProposalCentral system.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds nationally and internationally, with primary focus areas including the United States, Asia, and Europe. Documented funding activity spans California, New York, Massachusetts, Georgia, Texas, and other states, with international support extending to locations such as Geneva.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $317,053,780 (as of 2024)
Total Revenues: $15,017,451 (2024)
Total Expenses: $10,078,289 (2024)
Total Giving: $10,685,429 (2024)
Annual Expenses: Approximately $5.7 million
Giving Rate: 2.1% of assets
Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $317,053,780 | $312,148,367 | $303,352,893 |
| Revenue | $15,017,451 | $12,857,718 | $305,177,946 |
| Expenses | $10,078,289 | $5,702,969 | $11,741,516 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $10,804,299 | $7,351,059 | $6,820,872 |
| Net Investment Income | $13,388,942 | $10,851,141 | $158,376 |
| Distributable Amount | $17,378,249 | $14,921,307 | $806,582 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Alan Braynin — President and CEO of Aya Healthcare Inc., serves as President of the foundation without compensation.
Thomas Antunez — Officer (as of 2025)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN BRAYNIN | PRESIDENT | 15 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 5930 Cornerstone Court West, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92121-3772
Telephone: 858-754-8156
EIN: 85-4224393
Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3) organization; tax-exempt since November 2021
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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