The Brewster Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Monica, California · EIN 20-6391021 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$514K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$11.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
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
81% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | General | $246,281 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | General | $152,500 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | Hyannis, MA | General | $15,000 |
| Cedars - Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | General | $15,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Brewster Conservation Trust | Brewster, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Brookings Institution | Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Dennis Conservation Trust | East Dennis, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Harvard Medical School | Boston, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Rand Corporation | Santa Monica, CA | General | $10,000 |
| The Miller Center Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | General | $10,000 |
| The Urban Institute | Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | General | $2,500 |
| Association to Preserve Cape Cod | Barnstable, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Cape Cod Museum of Natural History | Brewster, MA | General | $1,000 |
| The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation | Barnstable, MA | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $514,281 | 16 |
| 2023 | $522,750 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502849349100305
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6391021
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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