Willie L Brown Jr Institute on Politics and Public Service
An independent organization dedicated to recruiting and training qualified people for public service, expanding the substantive and technical expertise available to policy makers, and addressing the major policy challenges California must meet in the coming decades.
Willie L Brown Jr Institute on Politics and Public Service at a glance
In short: Willie L Brown Jr Institute on Politics and Public Service gave $255K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $255K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $255,223
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $255,223
- Median grant
- $255,223
- Total assets
- $1,068,098
- -14.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Willie L Brown Jr Institute on Politics and Public Service funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $255K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $255,223 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,068,098 | $278,169 | $455,190 | $255,223 | 1 |
| 2024 | $1,245,119 | $429,244 | $170,001 | — | — |
| 2023 | $985,876 | $26,000 | $71,951 | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,031,827 | $28,977 | $104,480 | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,107,330 | $28,905 | $130,249 | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,208,674 | $94,069 | $235,971 | — | — |
| 2019 | $1,350,576 | $154,259 | $198,516 | — | — |
About Willie L Brown Jr Institute on Politics and Public Service
Based on IRS filings
Willie L Brown Jr Institute on Politics and Public Service is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $255K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Willie L Brown Jr Institute on Politics and Public Service is led by Willie L. Brown Jr., Chairman & CEO on every filing since 2019; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Willie L. Brown Jr.
Chairman & CEO
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Brown
Executive Director
Executive Director-Part Yr → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$116K (2024) → $116K (2025)
Darius Anderson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Bott
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Duffy
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimi Harris
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Kay
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victor Makras
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David Millstein (2022–2024) — Legal Counsel
- Former: Eleanor Johns (2019–2023) — Executive Director-Part Yr
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $116K, to Susan Brown (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Willie L Brown Jr Institute on Politics and Public Service
How much does Willie L Brown Jr Institute on Politics and Public Service give each year?
Willie L Brown Jr Institute on Politics and Public Service gave $255K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Willie L Brown Jr Institute on Politics and Public Service?
Willie L Brown Jr Institute on Politics and Public Service reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $278K.
What is Willie L Brown Jr Institute on Politics and Public Service?
Willie L Brown Jr Institute on Politics and Public Service is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Willie L Brown Jr Institute on Politics and Public Service operate?
Willie L Brown Jr Institute on Politics and Public Service has awarded grants in California.
What is Willie L Brown Jr Institute on Politics and Public Service's EIN?
Willie L Brown Jr Institute on Politics and Public Service's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1572763. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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