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Form 990-PFTax year 2020EIN 91-1675591

The Brainerd Foundation

A private foundation in Seattle, WA. Its return for tax year 2020 lists 98 grants and $3.3 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2020 (period ending Dec 31, 2020), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

1 return on file

Tax year 2020 is the only return we have read for this foundation so far.

  • Tax year 2020

    $3,342,164

    Grants listed
    98
    Assets, end of year
    $1,639,236

Grants paid in 2020

98 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Oregon Community FoundationPortland, OR

    Environmental preservation

    $1,002,374
  2. League of Conserv Voters Ed FNDWashington, DC

    Environmental preservation

    $250,000
  3. Social Venture PartnersSeattle, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $150,000
  4. Montana Conservation Voters Ed FundBillings, MT

    Environmental preservation

    $100,000
  5. EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CA

    Environmental preservation

    $100,000
  6. Central Oregon LandwatchBend, OR

    Environmental preservation

    $75,000
  7. EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CA

    Environmental preservation

    $75,000
  8. Alaska Center Education FundAnchorage, AK

    Environmental preservation

    $75,000
  9. Olcv Ed FundPortland, OR

    Environmental preservation

    $75,000
  10. Alaska Center Education FundAnchorage, AK

    Environmental preservation

    $75,000
  11. Trustees for AlaskaAnchorage, AK

    Environmental preservation

    $75,000
  12. Central Oregon LandwatchBend, OR

    Environmental preservation

    $75,000
  13. Ecojustice Canada SocietyVancouver, Canada

    Environmental preservation

    $75,000
  14. Montana Conservation Voters Ed FundBillings, MT

    Environmental preservation

    $60,000
  15. Makeway Charitable SocietyVancouver, Canada

    Environmental preservation

    $60,000
  16. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    Environmental preservation

    $60,000
  17. Olcv Ed FundPortland, OR

    Environmental preservation

    $60,000
  18. Oregon Natural Desert Association IncBend, OR

    Environmental preservation

    $50,000
  19. Soda Mountain Wilderness CouncilAshland, OR

    Environmental preservation

    $50,000
  20. WildsightKimberley, Canada

    Environmental preservation

    $50,000
  21. University of Montana FoundationMissoula, MT

    Environmental preservation

    $50,000
  22. Conservation Voters for Id Ed FundBoise, ID

    Environmental preservation

    $50,000
  23. League of Conserv Voters Ed FNDWashington, DC

    Environmental preservation

    $50,000
  24. Washington Environmental CouncilSeattle, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $50,000
  25. Conservation Voters for Id Ed FundBoise, ID

    Environmental preservation

    $50,000
  26. Montana Environmental Information CenterHelena, MT

    Environmental preservation

    $50,000
  27. Idaho Conservation LeagueBoise, ID

    Environmental preservation

    $45,000
  28. Waterwatch of OregonPortland, OR

    Environmental preservation

    $30,000
  29. Trout UnlimitedArlington, VA

    Environmental preservation

    $25,000
  30. Environmental Integrity ProjectWashington, DC

    Environmental preservation

    $25,000
  31. Environmental Protection NetworkWashington, DC

    Environmental preservation

    $25,000
  32. The Partnership ProjectWashington, DC

    Environmental preservation

    $25,000
  33. Neo PhilanthropyNew York, NY

    Environmental preservation

    $25,000
  34. State Leadership ProjectRaleigh, NC

    Environmental preservation

    $25,000
  35. WorcepBillings, MT

    Environmental preservation

    $25,000
  36. Montana Environmental Information CenterHelena, MT

    Environmental preservation

    $20,000
  37. Crag Law CenterPortland, OR

    Environmental preservation

    $10,000
  38. Central Oregon LandwatchBend, OR

    Environmental preservation

    $10,000
  39. Deschutes Land TrustBend, OR

    Environmental preservation

    $10,000
  40. Trout UnlimitedArlington, VA

    Environmental preservation

    $10,000
  41. Renewable Energy Alaska ProjectAnchorage, AK

    Environmental preservation

    $10,000
  42. American RiversWashington, DC

    Environmental preservation

    $10,000
  43. Tides Canada InitiativesVancouver, Canada

    Environmental preservation

    $10,000
  44. Oregon Natural Desert Association IncBend, OR

    Environmental preservation

    $10,000
  45. Advocates for the West IncBoise, ID

    Environmental preservation

    $10,000
  46. Conservation Voters for Id Ed FundBoise, ID

    Environmental preservation

    $10,000
  47. Washington Environmental CouncilSeattle, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $10,000
  48. Wild Hope IncorporatedAshland, OR

    Environmental preservation

    $10,000
  49. Social Venture PartnersSeattle, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $8,000
  50. Wild Hope IncorporatedAshland, OR

    Environmental preservation

    $7,000
  51. Trout UnlimitedArlington, VA

    Environmental preservation

    $7,000
  52. EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CA

    Environmental preservation

    $6,000
  53. Henry's Fork Wildlife AllianceAshton, ID

    Environmental preservation

    $5,000
  54. Yaak Valley Forest CouncilTroy, MT

    Environmental preservation

    $5,000
  55. Tides CenterSan Francisco, CA

    Environmental preservation

    $5,000
  56. Puget Sound SageSeattle, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $4,500
  57. Deschutes Land TrustBend, OR

    Environmental preservation

    $1,000
  58. Oregon Desert Land TrustBend, OR

    Environmental preservation

    $1,000
  59. WorcepBillings, MT

    Environmental preservation

    $850
  60. Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CA

    Environmental preservation

    $500
  61. Alaska Center Education FundAnchorage, AK

    Environmental preservation

    $500
  62. Washington Environmental CouncilSeattle, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $500
  63. Oregon Shakespeare FestivAshland, OR

    Environmental preservation

    $500
  64. EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CA

    Environmental preservation

    $500
  65. Seattle Academy of ArtSeatte, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $500
  66. Ballard Food BankSeattle, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $500
  67. Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY

    Environmental preservation

    $500
  68. WwwclimatesolutionsoSeattle, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $400
  69. Conservation NorthwestSeattle, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $400
  70. The Seattle Public Library FoundationSeattle, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $400
  71. UNICEF USANew York, NY

    Environmental preservation

    $400
  72. PayPal NowiaMedford, OR

    Environmental preservation

    $300
  73. Planned ParenthoodFederal Way, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $300
  74. Great Old Broads for WildernessDurango, CO

    Environmental preservation

    $250
  75. OSU FoundationCorvallis, OR

    Environmental preservation

    $250
  76. World Wildlife FNDWashington, DC

    Environmental preservation

    $250
  77. Cascade Public Media - KCTS 9Seattle, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $240
  78. WpypropublicaNew York, NY

    Environmental preservation

    $200
  79. UW Kuow FundSeattle, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $200
  80. Environmental Law Alliance WorldwideEugene, OR

    Environmental preservation

    $200
  81. KNKX 885 FMSeattle, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $175
  82. Kindful West SeattleBrentwood, TN

    Environmental preservation

    $100
  83. Mary's PlaceSeattle, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $100
  84. Ppidaho Conservation LeaBoise, ID

    Environmental preservation

    $100
  85. Ppnew BeginningsSeattle, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $100
  86. Team River RunnerRockville, MD

    Environmental preservation

    $100
  87. Westside BabySeattle, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $100
  88. Westside SchoolSeattle, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $100
  89. Heifer InternationalLittle Rock, AR

    Environmental preservation

    $100
  90. National Arbor Day - DonLincoln, NE

    Environmental preservation

    $100
  91. The Actors FundNew York, NY

    Environmental preservation

    $100
  92. ThetrevorprojectorgWest Hollywood, CA

    Environmental preservation

    $100
  93. UNICEF USANew York, NY

    Environmental preservation

    $100
  94. UW Kuow FundSeattle, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $100
  95. Emerald City Pet RescueSeattle, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $50
  96. SQ GreenstageSeattle, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $50
  97. GreatergoodorgSeattle, WA

    Environmental preservation

    $50
  98. Donation to the WikimediaSan Francisco, CA

    Environmental preservation

    $25

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $1,160,42457% of the total
  2. Environment29 grants $735,50036% of the total
  3. Education3 grants $50,5002% of the total
  4. Public affairs2 grants $50,0002% of the total
  5. Animals4 grants $42,0502% of the total
  6. Human services3 grants $5,350<1% of the total
  7. 2 other causes4 grants $5,500<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Oregon21 grants $1,478,124
  2. District of Columbia8 grants $445,250
  3. Montana8 grants $310,850
  4. Alaska5 grants $235,500
  5. Washington23 grants $226,765
  6. California7 grants $186,625
  7. Idaho7 grants $170,100
  8. Virginia3 grants $42,000
  9. New York6 grants $26,300
  10. North Carolina1 grant $25,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Paul BrainerdPRES/TREAS Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ann KrumboltzVICE PRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $195,281
  • Sherry E BrainerdVP/SECRETARY Hours 5Pay $0
  • Nalinda KehoeCO-DIRECTOR Hours 30Pay $144,899

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