Brt Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 84-2541048 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.5M
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$36.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
67% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Conservation Foundation | Jupiter, FL | General operating support | $450,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Big Life Foundation USA | Ridgefield, WA | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund | Atlanta, GA | General operating support | $200,000 |
| David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | Laguna Hills, CA | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Kako Earth | Chandler, AZ | General operating support | $130,000 |
| Rewild | Austin, TX | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Sinkyone Sanctuary | Geyserville, CA | Animal protection & welfare | $50,000 |
| Planet Reimagined | New York, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Tides Foundation Daf | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Amazon Conservation Team | Arlington, VA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Captain Paul Watson Foundation | New York, NY | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Inc | Tucson, AZ | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Center for Responsible Forestry | Tacoma, WA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Center for Whale Research | Friday Harbor, WA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Earth Law Center | Durango, CA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | Washington, DC | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Lemur Conservation Foundation | Myakka City, FL | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Lhaq'temish Foundation | Bellingham, WA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Long Live the Kings | Seattle, WA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Ocean Futures Society | Washington, DC | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Pachamama Alliance | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Pacific Wild Alliance | Issaquah, WA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Predators of the Heart Dba Because We Matter | Anacortes, WA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Re Sources | Bellingham, WA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Save Our Wild Salmon | Seattle, WA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Save the Manatee Club | Longwood, FL | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Sealegacy Foundation Inc | Jupiter, FL | General operating support | $30,000 |
| The Gorilla Foundation | Woodside, CA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Whatcom Humane Society | Bellingham, WA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Washington, DC | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Xerces Society Inc | Portland, OR | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Oceana Inc | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Standearth | Bellingham, WA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | Santa Maria, CA | Food for needy | $25,000 |
| North Beach Citizens | San Francisco, CA | To support homeless assistance programs in north beach area of san francisco | $25,000 |
| Doctors Without Walls | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Flatbush Cats Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Vet clinic treating low-income residents | $10,000 |
| Support for Families of Children With Disabilities | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Tides Center | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,550,000 | 43 |
| 2023 | $625,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522739349101072
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-2541048
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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