The Brush Family Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, primarily focusing on community transformation, youth development, and services for autistic children. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities, promoting food equity, and advocating for social justice, particularly in areas such as voting rights and democracy. The foundation actively funds after-school and summer programs, special education initiatives, and scholarships, serving diverse populations and addressing critical community needs. While its funding is distributed across various states, it demonstrates a strong interest in supporting organizations that contribute to the well-being of children and families.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized nonprofits with programs in youth development (after-school/summer), autism services, community transformation or civic engagement, especially organizations with a connection to Massachusetts or existing ties to current grantees or trustees.
Good Fit
- • Programs for children and youth such as after-school or summer programming
- • Services or programs for autistic children
- • Community transformation or food-equity initiatives
- • Work related to civic engagement, voting rights, or defending democracy
- • Track record managing mid-size grants (roughly $15k–$65k)
- • Strong local ties or introductions from existing grantees or trustees
Geography
Grants in the latest year went to organizations in four states, but Massachusetts dominated the dollar share (about 63% in 2024), indicating a regional focus rather than a national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 6–8 distinct recipients per year across the three observed years, with a mix of returning and new grantees rather than an extremely small or tightly affiliated recipient set.
New Applicants
Direct turnover data show multiple new grantees in 2023 and 2024, but the foundation explicitly states it only funds preselected applicants and has no public application portal, so unfamiliar applicants face an unclear but not impossible path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
