Funding search · EIN 465318556 · Solana Beach, CA
Brutten Family Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 81
- grants reported
- $1.2M
- total given
- 2022–2024
- filing years
- $5,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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Top recipients
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- Focusing Philanthropy2 grants · $166,750
- The San Diego Foundation1 grant · $150,000
- The Vanguard School of Lake Wales Forida1 grant · $100,000
- Oceana2 grants · $75,000
- The Vanguard School3 grants · $58,808
- Curebound2 grants · $55,500
- Valley Forge Educational Services2 grants · $55,000
- Usd Burnham-Moores Center1 grant · $54,700
- San Diego Rescue Mission2 grants · $52,500
- National Defense University Foundation1 grant · $50,000
Giving over time
Grant history
All 81 reported grants, largest first.
- $150,000
The San Diego Foundation · San Diego, CA · 2024
The foundation mission is to inspire enduring philanthropy and enable community solutions to improve the quality of life in our region.
- $116,750
Focusing Philanthropy · Santa Monica, CA · 2023
The foundation areas of focus include increasing access to medical care, education and job training, clean water, agricultural productivity, mental health services, and other core needs.
- $100,000
The Vanguard School of Lake Wales Forida · Lake Wales, FL · 2024
Helping students with 2024/2025 endowment funding
- $54,700
Usd Burnham-Moores Center · San Diego, CA · 2024
To help recruit, educate, guide and mentor a diverse group of real estate students with the goal of facilitating their career pursuits in a socially responsible manner, with a global perspective and in collaboration wit… read allTo help recruit, educate, guide and mentor a diverse group of real estate students with the goal of facilitating their career pursuits in a socially responsible manner, with a global perspective and in collaboration with the real estate industry. less
- $50,000
Focusing Philanthropy · Santa Monica, CA · 2024
The foundation areas of focus include increasing access to medical care, education and job training, clean water, agricultural productivity, mental health services, and other core needs.
- $50,000
Oceana · Washington, DC · 2024
Working to protect and restore our oceans, oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation.
- $50,000
San Diego Rescue Mission · San Diego, CA · 2024
Provide a homeless shelter, hunger relief, children's preschool, and emergency services learn more.
- $50,000
Usd Burnham-Moores Center Military Scholarship · San Diego, CA · 2024
Offers military scholarships for students transitioning from the military or for military-connected undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a real estate degree.
- $50,000
National Defense University Foundation · Washington, DC · 2022
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $50,000
Valley Forge Educational Services · Malvern, PA · 2022
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $30,500
Curebound · San Diego, CA · 2023
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $27,500
Voices for Children · Vista, CA · 2024
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $25,000
Scripps Health Foundation · San Diego, CA · 2024
Enhances the current and future health care needs of the san diego communities through support of patient care, health education, clinical research and major capital projects
- $25,000
Sharp Healthcare Foundation · San Diego, CA · 2024
Enhances the current and future health care needs of the san diego communities through support of patient care, health education, clinical research and major capital projects
- $25,000
Curebound · San Diego, CA · 2022
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $25,000
Oceana · Washington, DC · 2022
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $22,153
The Vanguard School · Colorado Springs, CO · 2023
45 ipads for foster children to help guide students in development of their character and academic studies.
- $18,499
The Vanguard School · Colorado Springs, CO · 2022
54 headphones for foster children to help guide students in development of their character and academic potential through academically rigorous, content-rich educational programs
- $18,156
The Vanguard School · Colorado Springs, CO · 2024
Apple inc (53 headphones for foster kids)
- $10,500
University of San Diego · San Diego, CA · 2024
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $10,000
Barrio Logan College Institute · San Diego, CA · 2024
The foundation offers academic support, emotional intelligence building, and college and career exploration.
- $10,000
Feeding San Diego · San Diego, CA · 2024
Feeding san diego is the leading hunger-relief and food rescue organization in san diego county and the only feeding america partner food bank in the region.
- $10,000
Outdoor Outreach · San Diego, CA · 2024
Outdoor outreach is a san diego based nonprofit that utilizes the outdoors to inspire youth to see possibility and opportunity in their lives.
- $10,000
Teri · Oceanside, CA · 2023
Teri help looks to the future by operating model programs, conducting applied research in best practice procedures, and offering training and consultation to professionals, families, and other community members.
- $10,000
University of San Diego · San Diego, CA · 2023
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $10,000
Del Mar Foundation · Del Mar, CA · 2022
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $10,000
University of San Diego · San Diego, CA · 2022
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $5,500
Panda Cares Foundation · Las Vegas, NV · 2022
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $5,000
Fleet Science Center · San Diego, CA · 2024
The foundation helps to create an inclusive and engaging experience for our community. Our interactive exhibits are designed to encourage hands-on exploration and learning
- $5,000
Fran'S Place-Center for Cancer Counseling · Brea, CA · 2024
Fran's place center for cancer counseling was developed as a safe and comfortable place where all cancer patients and their families receive valuable support, education and the tools to cope with the feelings surroundin… read allFran's place center for cancer counseling was developed as a safe and comfortable place where all cancer patients and their families receive valuable support, education and the tools to cope with the feelings surrounding the diagnosis, treatment and side effects of cancer. less
- $5,000
Historic Egyptian Theatre · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $5,000
Naiop San Diego Foundation Scholarship · San Diego, CA · 2024
The naiop san diego foundation-university challenge is an annual event that brings together students from top local universities, including san diego state university, uc san diego, and the university of san diego. Part… read allThe naiop san diego foundation-university challenge is an annual event that brings together students from top local universities, including san diego state university, uc san diego, and the university of san diego. Participants develop proposals for actual development sites in san diego county, addressing issues like financing, sustainable development, and market analysis. The event aims to foster innovation and collaboration and provides students with an opportunity to connect with industry professionals. less
- $5,000
Rails To Trails Conservancy · Washington, DC · 2024
Works with communities to preserve unused rail corridors by transforming them into rail trails within the united states.
- $5,000
Teri · Oceanside, CA · 2024
Teri help looks to the future by operating model programs, conducting applied research in best practice procedures, and offering training and consultation to professionals, families, and other community members.
- $5,000
Valley Forge Educational Services · Malvern, PA · 2024
Offers a continuum of educational, summer and employment-related programs for people with disabilities.
- $5,000
Barrio Logan College Institute · San Diego, CA · 2023
The foundation offers academic support, emotional intelligence building, and college and career exploration.
- $5,000
Coastal K9 German Shepherd Rescue · Valley Center, CA · 2023
Dedicated to saving lives and finding loving homes for abandoned german shepherds
- $5,000
Colorado Association for Behavior Analysis · Colorado Springs, CO · 2023
The foundation helps to advance awareness, development, and access to the science and practice of behavior analysis in the state of colorado
- $5,000
Grossmont Hospital Foundation · La Mesa, CA · 2023
The purpose of the foundation is to raise funds to ensure sharp grossmont hospital remains the preeminent regional medical center in the county. The foundation carries out this mission by funding health education and pa… read allThe purpose of the foundation is to raise funds to ensure sharp grossmont hospital remains the preeminent regional medical center in the county. The foundation carries out this mission by funding health education and patient care programs, medical technology, and capital projects. less
- $5,000
Historic Egyptian Theatre · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $5,000
Natural High · La Jolla, CA · 2023
Natural high is a drug prevention nonprofit that inspires and empowers youth tofind their natural high and develop the skills and courage to live life well.
- $5,000
San Diego Humane Society · San Diego, CA · 2023
San diego humane society, an open-admission shelter, is creating a more humane world by inspiring compassion and advancing the welfare of animals and people
- $5,000
Shelter To Soldier · San Diego, CA · 2023
The foundation helps millions of people take action and support the causes they care about by connecting them to the best charities that align with their passions and values.
- $5,000
The Old Globe · San Diego, CA · 2023
The foundation helps to preserve, strengthen, and advance american theatre
- $5,000
Egyptian Theatre Foundation · Ogden, UT · 2022
Mission is to maintain and restore peery's egyptian theater in ogden.
- $5,000
Friends of San Pasqual Academy · Escondido, CA · 2022
Provide foster teens with a stable, caring home, a quality, individualized education, and the skills needed for independent living
- $5,000
The Naiop San Diego Foundation · Del Mar, CA · 2022
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $5,000
The New Children'S Museum · San Diego, CA · 2022
The mission is to stimulate imagination, creativity and critical thinking in children and families through inventive and engaging experiences with contemporary art.
- $5,000
Ushja Foundation · Lexington, CA · 2022
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $5,000
Voices for Children · Vista, CA · 2022
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $4,000
San Diego County Deputy Sheriff'S Foundation · Poway, CA · 2022
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $3,500
San Diego County Deputy Sheriff'S Foundation · Poway, CA · 2024
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $2,500
Grossmont Hospital Foundation · La Mesa, CA · 2024
The purpose of the foundation is to raise funds to ensure sharp grossmont hospital remains the preeminent regional medical center in the county. The foundation carries out this mission by funding health education and pa… read allThe purpose of the foundation is to raise funds to ensure sharp grossmont hospital remains the preeminent regional medical center in the county. The foundation carries out this mission by funding health education and patient care programs, medical technology, and capital projects. less
- $2,500
The Midnight Mission · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
The foundation helps to advance awareness, development, and access to the science and practice of behavior analysis in the state of colorado
- $2,500
United Friends of Children · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
United friends provides housing and education services to current and former foster youth
- $2,500
Del Mar Foundation · Del Mar, CA · 2023
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $2,500
Fleet Science Center · San Diego, CA · 2023
The foundation helps to create an inclusive and engaging experience for our community. Our interactive exhibits are designed to encourage hands-on exploration and learning
- $2,500
Rotary Club of Del Mar · Del Mar, CA · 2023
Rotary's 7 areas of service: peace and conflict prevention / resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, economic and community developmen… read allRotary's 7 areas of service: peace and conflict prevention / resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, economic and community development and supporting the environment less
- $2,500
Voices for Children · Vista, CA · 2023
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $2,500
Casa Del Mar · San Diego, CA · 2022
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $2,500
Kgsa Foundation · Saint Paul, MN · 2022
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $2,500
San Diego Rescue Mission · San Diego, CA · 2022
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $2,500
St Thomas Aquinas Society · Colorado Springs, CO · 2022
To prompt the reaching of the roman catholic faith through free distribution of educational materials, free conferences, free lectures, retreats, seminars, books, video and audio recordings. To promote prayer and euchar… read allTo prompt the reaching of the roman catholic faith through free distribution of educational materials, free conferences, free lectures, retreats, seminars, books, video and audio recordings. To promote prayer and eucharistic adoration. less
- $2,500
The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito · Solana Beach, CA · 2022
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $1,500
Grossmont Hospital Foundation · La Mesa, CA · 2024
Grossmont hospital foundation enhances the current and future health care needs of the east county and san diego communities through support of patient care, health education, clinical research and major capital projects
- $1,500
Del Mar Community Alliance · Del Mar, CA · 2023
To advocate the del mar community plan, to foster informed public and government decision making regarding issues affecting the community of the city of del mar.
- $1,500
Challenged Athletes Foundation · San Diego, CA · 2022
Mission is to provide opportunities and support to people with physical challenges, so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics.
- $1,500
Del Mar Community Alliance · Del Mar, CA · 2022
To advocate the del mar community plan, to foster informed public and government decision making regarding issues affecting the community of the city of del mar.
- $1,500
Del Mar Community Connections · Del Mar, CA · 2022
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $1,100
Dmwgc · Del Mar, CA · 2024
The organization has provided almost $500,000 in grants to charities in san diego county
- $1,000
Boys and Girls Clubs · San Diego, CA · 2024
Gift to empower san diego's youth through educational programs, mentorship, and community support.
- $1,000
St Thomas Aquinas Society · Colorado Springs, CO · 2024
Gift to students and faculty, academic and service programs, and foundation and operations, to empower the catholic university of america community to grow and strengthen our capacity to offer a world class education un… read allGift to students and faculty, academic and service programs, and foundation and operations, to empower the catholic university of america community to grow and strengthen our capacity to offer a world class education unlike any other. less
- $1,000
Torrey Pines Association · Del Mar, CA · 2024
An organization formed that would be charged with the primary responsibility of guarding san diego's priceless heritage, torrey pines permanently.
- $1,000
American Legion · La Mesa, CA · 2023
The american legion is the nation's largest veterans service organization and its department of california is dedicated to serving the approximately 2 million veterans living in communities across the golden state.
- $1,000
San Diego County Deputy Sheriff'S Foundation · Poway, CA · 2023
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $1,000
Serving Seniors · San Diego, CA · 2023
Helping seniors in poverty live healthy and fulfilling lives
- $1,000
Padres Pedal the Cause · San Diego, CA · 2022
Raises and invests strategic funding in translational cancer research projects aimed at accelerating new discoveries to clinical application.
- $500
Friends of the Powerhouse · Del Mar, CA · 2022
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $500
Rise Up Industries · Santee, CA · 2022
Providing integrated gang prevention, gang intervention, and post-detention reentry services.
- $300
Reins · Bonsall, CA · 2022
The foundation helps uc san diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service.
- $100
The Salvation Army · Poway, CA · 2024
He salvation army in san diego offers food assistance, homeless services, senior programs, and combat addiction programs
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