Linda Brandes Foundation
Invitation OnlyRancho Santa Fe, California · EIN 56-2511857 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$482K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $150,000.
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego | Encinitas, CA | Visual arts, funding of advancement of regional contemporary arts and arts education | $305,000 |
| Ettie Lee Youth and Family | Baldwin Park, CA | Youth services/child welfare, funding of foster and residential care | $150,000 |
| Artsbusxpress | San Diego, CA | Children and youth services, funding of transportation for students to arts and sciences | $10,000 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | Ranco Santa Fe, CA | Animal welfare, funding of care and treatment of animals | $10,000 |
| Coastal K9 German Shepherd Rescue of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Animal welfare, funding for homeless german shepherds | $5,000 |
| Kids Turn | San Diego, CA | Youth and family services, funding of support for children experiencing family separation | $2,000 |
| From K-1 - Montauk Triguard Fund Ix Lp | Newport Beach, CA | Charitable contribution allocated from pass-through entity | $8 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $482,008 | 7 |
| 2023 | $429,103 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349103444
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2511857
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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