Brander Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brander Family Foundation is a private foundation in Carpinteria, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $211,404 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,808 and the largest $84,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$211,404
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,808
- Largest grant$84,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $191,400 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $191,400 | 15 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $211,404 | 15 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Brander Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Brander Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $211,404 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allan Hancock College Foundation | charitable | $84,000 |
| Brander Museum of Folk Art | Charitable | $84,000 |
| Cada | Charitable | $6,558 |
| Transition House | Charitable | $5,558 |
| People Helping People | Charitable | $5,308 |
| Cancer Center of Santa Barbara | Charitable | $2,808 |
| CASA Serena | Charitable | $2,808 |
| Cornerstone House | Charitable | $2,808 |
| Girls Inc | Charitable | $2,808 |
| Hillside House | Charitable | $2,808 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara | Charitable | $2,808 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Charitable | $2,808 |
| Santa Barbara Humane Society | Charitable | $2,808 |
| SBCC Foundation | Charitable | $2,708 |
| Montecito YMCA | Charitable | $808 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura K Gaspar
- Nicholas Brander
- Charles Slosser
- Holly McKenna
- Carl Frederick Brander
- Colby Sellman
Questions people ask
Does Brander Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brander Family Foundation give?
$211,404 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,808.
Who runs Brander Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura K Gaspar (Chairman), Nicholas Brander (Treasurer), Charles Slosser (President) and Holly McKenna (Board Member) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Brander Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.