San Francisco, CA

THE BRAVO FOUNDATION

EIN 95-2160081

Community & Economic Development Community Foundations & Local Giving Low-income

Mission

THE BRAVO FOUNDATION is a private nonprofit foundation that provides grant support to organizations serving underprivileged communities, with a focus on grassroots programs that address basic needs and civic engagement.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) private non-operating foundation Contributions are tax-deductible

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About THE BRAVO FOUNDATION

THE BRAVO FOUNDATION is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 1964 and registered in California. The foundation’s stated mission is to support organizations serving underprivileged communities through targeted grantmaking and program support. In the most recent public filings (through fiscal year 2024) the foundation has continued active grantmaking, supporting grassroots social‑service and legal‑service organizations and reporting multi‑million dollar assets. Recent grant recipients include community organizations working on homelessness prevention, legal services, and cross‑border community relief. The foundation operates with a small administrative footprint and an open grant application process posted on its website; it files Form 990‑PF returns and maintains an online presence describing grant guidelines, past grantees, and annual updates.

Notable achievements

Decades‑long private foundation

Maintained private foundation status since 1964 and sustained active grantmaking across multiple decades.

Focused grassroots grantmaking

In recent years the foundation awarded targeted grants to community organizations addressing homelessness, legal services, and community relief (examples in recent filings include awards to grassroots grantees such as Project Mercy Baja, Homeless Prenatal Program, and Casa Cornelia Law Center).

Material asset base

Reported and managed a multi‑million dollar asset base in recent fiscal filings, enabling multi‑year grant commitments and operational continuity.

At a glance

Total assets: $12.7M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Private non-operating foundation
EIN: 95-2160081
Location: San Francisco, CA
Website: bravofdn.org
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed on national nonprofit databases (ProPublica/Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator) and files Form 990‑PF publicly.

Registered to operate/solicit in California under state charitable registration requirements.

Maintains an active public website with grant guidelines, past grantees, and application materials.

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