Brutten Family Foundation Grant

Brutten Family Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Brutten Family Foundation
Last Updated: March 12, 2026

Summary

The Brutten Family Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing access to the outdoors, quality education, and mental health services. Established in 1996, the foundation supports organizations that align with its core pillars: environment, education, and mental health. By nurturing local and global initiatives, the foundation aims to inspire the next generation of stewards for a healthier planet. They welcome applications from 501(c)(3) organizations worldwide committed to making a positive impact.

Overview

About Us The Brutten Family Foundation funds groups and organizations that help expand access to the outdoors, high-quality education, and vital mental health services. We believe that our wellbeing exists at the intersection of these core pillars. The Brutten Family Foundation, founded by Patricia and Marc Brutten in 1996, is a private U.S. foundation with a nearly 25-year record of philanthropy focused on benefiting San Diego County and global charities. Through our family business, Brutten Global, we have spent more than 40 years in the commercial real estate industry, working in the United States and Europe. Brutten Global emerged and flourished in San Diego, and we began the foundation to give back to local organizations and schools. Our work has expanded to nurture both local and global efforts. Now, our children are also involved in giving back to our communities, and as a family, we share a sense of responsibility to positively change people’s outcomes and give individuals the tools they need to create their own impact. Inspiring a healthier planet and happier lives through environmental, educational, and mental health initiatives. The Brutten Family Foundation supports organizations and projects that are making a positive difference for our planet, helping individuals find refuge in nature, and creating opportunities for learning and enlightenment. We're establishing equitable opportunities, nourishing minds, and futures, and helping inspire the next generation of our environment’s stewards. Our Core Focuses We partner with driven groups and organizations committed to advancing our collective wellbeing through our core pillars: Environment Protecting our environment is the most critical issue we face as a human race, and investing in a sustainable planet is paramount to our future. We focus on efforts to revive ecosystems and expand access to the outdoors for all, especially underserved communities and those who face systemic barriers to spending time in nature. Education Through access to education and resources, underserved students have the chance to overcome obstacles and realize their goals. We support programs and institutions that equip and offer young people the resources, support, and financial aid necessary to succeed in and outside of classrooms. Menatl Health Millions of people worldwide suffer from mental health conditions, but many go untreated, partially due to stigmas, a lack of access to treatment, or a lack of awareness of solutions. We support projects relating to mental health resources and care to help individuals access what they need and build stronger, safer societies.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Projects are eligible to apply for a grant if they fit into one of our main pillars: the environment, education, and mental health.Organizations must operate as a 501(c)(3) entity in order to be considered.We welcome grants from communities across the world that are dedicated to helping our collective future.Funds must be used specifically toward completing the project. They must have a specific direction and are not intended for open-ended use.