The Waits Brennan Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4812822 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$132K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$500
Total assets$678K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $9,000.
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
5% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Food Bank | Santa Rosa, CA | Support of a local community food bank to feed those in need and end hunger in the community | $40,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa, CA | In support of the organizations efforts to provide shelter, meals, and care to underserved populations. | $30,000 |
| Nami | Santa Rosa, CA | Support to provide support to those with diagnosed mental illness. | $20,000 |
| Naui Sonoma County | Riverview, FL | Education for divers while advocating for aquatic conservation efforts. | $20,000 |
| Pacific Zen Center | Santa Rosa, CA | Support of the community seeking food assistance, in addition providing emergency food boxes and vital food distribution centers. | $9,000 |
| Redwood Gospel Mission | Santa Rosa, CA | Support of a homelessness organization. | $7,000 |
| Food for Thought | Forestville, CA | Support to end food deserts nationwide. | $1,200 |
| Nrdc | San Fransisco, CA | Support for advocacy for environmental protection causes | $1,000 |
| Actors Gang | Culver City, CA | To provide assistance in the performing arts industry in support of formerly incarcerated individuals. | $500 |
| Bread & Roses | Venice, CA | Support of human services mission through live music performances to underserved and marginalized communities. | $500 |
| Sera Jey Foundation | El Cerrito, CA | Support to a budhist temple. | $500 |
| Silverlake Conservatory of Music | Los Angeles, CA | Providing support for music education to underserved communities. | $500 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Rohnert Park, CA | Support to fight homelessness and hunger in sonoma county. | $500 |
| Bodega Bay Firefighters | Bodega Bay, CA | To aid and protect our community and those who serve it | $400 |
| Edible Schoolyard Project | Berkeley, CA | To encourage education and support for growing crops and food for the younger generation | $300 |
| Ceres | Sebastopol, CA | To provide assistance for meals and food for people in need. | $200 |
| Sonoma Land Trust | Santa Rosa, CA | Protection of environmentally signficant land plots in sonoma county. | $100 |
| Lomi Psychotherapy Clinic | Santa Rosa, CA | In support of low cost therapy to anyone in need. | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $131,750 | 18 |
| 2023 | $9,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349105125
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4812822
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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