Children's Brain Disease Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 23-7025700 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$548K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$13.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
83% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | To provide support for research and youth mental health services | $282,958 |
| University College of London | London, UK | To provide support for academics and research | $75,000 |
| Washington University of St Louis | St Louis, MO | To provide support for battens disease research programs | $75,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Iowa City, IA | To provide support for academics and vision research | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Metro Atlanta Leadership and Learning Center | Atlanta, GA | To provide support for neurological and special needs programs | $25,000 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health | Stanford, CA | To provide support for academics and research | $20,000 |
| Australian Chapter of Bdsra | Shelly Beach, AS | To provide support for batten disease conference | $10,000 |
| Dan Reeds Soaring Hearts Foundation | Des Moines, IA | To provide support for academics and research | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $547,958 | 8 |
| 2024 | $507,664 | 6 |
| 2023 | $557,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612649349100321
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7025700
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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