Funder directory → Colorado → Brett Family Foundation
Private foundation · Boulder, CO · EIN 841525821Brett Family Foundation
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$3,000–$15,000
median $5,000
Giving (latest FY)
$481,000
46 grants · FY2025
Assets
$10,109,176
gives nationally
Application form & materials: THE FOUNDATION HAS NO PRESCRIBED APPLICATION FORM. FIRST-TIME GRANT APPLICANTS SHOULD INITIALLY CONTACT THE FOUNDATION BY LETTER OF INQUIRY AT LEAST TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO THE TARGETED APPLICATION DEADLINE. PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THE LETTER OF INQUIRY: 1.) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF YOUR ORGANIZATION; 2.) PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM OR PROJECT FOR WHICH YOU ARE SEEKING FUNDING AND THE AMOUNT BEING REQUESTED; 3.) OUTCOMES ANTICIPATED AND PLANS FOR ASSSSING ACHIEVEMENTS; 4.) CURRENT ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATING BUDGET, PLUS A PROJECT BUDGET IF APPLICABLE; AND 5.) COPY OF CURRENT 501(C)(3) DET
Deadlines: GRANT CYCLE DEADLINES ARE ACCORDING TO PROGRAM AREA. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE (WWW.BRETTFOUNDATION.ORG).
Restrictions: THE BRETT FAMILY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS CARING COMMUNITIES BY INVESTING IN ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT COLORADO WORKING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND BOULDER COUNTY NONPROFITS ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, PRIMARILY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE FOUNDATION HAS TWO PRIMARY FUNDING PRIORITIES: 1.) SOCIAL JUSTICE (STATEWIDE): ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF COLORADO WORKING TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, GENDER AND RACIAL INEQUITIES THROUGH STRATEGIES THAT EMPOWER AFFECTED COMMUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS AND ADVANCE PROGRESSIVE POLICY SO
Contact: THE BRETT FAMILY FOUNDATION · 1123 SPRUCE STREET, BOULDER, CO, 80302 · 3034421200
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SERVING BOULDER COUNTY · Boulder, CO | BRETT - SHOEMAKER FUND: LYONS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | $90,000 |
| THE BELL POLICY CENTER · Denver, CO | General support | $60,000 |
| NEW ERA COLORADO FOUNDATION · Boulder, CO | General Support | $35,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION · Broomfield, CO | Center for African and African American Studies | $30,000 |
| COLORADO SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION · Denver, CO | General Support | $15,000 |
| COLORADO TIMES RECORDER · Denver, CO | General Support | $15,000 |
| COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER INC · Denver, CO | General support | $13,000 |
| WESTERN COLORADO ALLIANCE · Grand Junction, CO | General Support | $5,000 |
| WESTERN RESOURCE ADVOCATES · Boulder, CO | General Support | $8,000 |
| YOUNG INVINCIBLES · New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.