Branson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Branson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $900,000 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$900,000
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$21.4 million
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2025 was up from $895,000 the year before.
2% of its 2025 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 | $870,000 | 41 | $18.8 million |
| 2024 | $895,000 | 42 | $19.9 million |
| 2025 | $900,000 | 42 | $21.4 million |
How to apply
Branson 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Branson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $240,500 |
| New York | 6 | $182,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $90,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $80,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $70,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $70,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $47,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $42,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $35,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Village Enterprise | economic development | $100,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | environmental protection | $90,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Disaster relief | $70,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | disaster relief | $70,000 |
| TechnoServe | economic development | $70,000 |
| Care | Economic development | $70,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | environmental protection | $50,000 |
| Ceres | environmental protection | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | family planning | $30,000 |
| Feeding Amreica | hunger | $30,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | hunger | $30,000 |
| Mercy Corp | economic development | $25,000 |
| One Acre Fund | economic development | $20,000 |
| Room To Read | education | $20,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | environmental protection | $20,000 |
| Glide Foundation | homelessness and hunger | $15,000 |
| Heifer International | economic development | $10,000 |
| Global Fund for Women | economic development | $10,000 |
| MSI United States | international family planning | $10,000 |
| Next Door | domestic violence prevention | $10,000 |
| Tostan | human rights | $10,000 |
| Destination Home | Homelessness | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | human rights | $10,000 |
| Southern Center for Human Rights | Human rights | $10,000 |
| Path | medical research | $5,000 |
| CamFed USA | economic development | $5,000 |
| Bay Area Rescue Mission | homelessness and hunger | $5,000 |
| AntiRecidivism Coalition | Helping ex-prisoners reintegrate into society | $5,000 |
| Cypress Mandela | Job training | $5,000 |
| Ella Baker Center for Human Rights | human rights | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | human rights | $5,000 |
| California State Parks Foundation | environmental protection | $5,000 |
| National Park Foundation | environmental protection | $5,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | environmental protection | $5,000 |
| Regional Parks Foundation | environmental protection | $5,000 |
| GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders | human rights | $2,500 |
| PFLAG National | human rights | $2,500 |
| Point of Pride | Human rights | $2,500 |
| The Trevor Project | Human rights | $2,500 |
| Hesperian Health Guides | Medical information for areas with no trained medical staff | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cheryl Branson
- Ken Branson
- Cynthia Lamparter
Questions people ask
Does Branson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Branson Family Foundation give?
$900,000 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Branson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cheryl Branson (Ceo), Ken Branson (Cfo) and Cynthia Lamparter (Director).
What does Branson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, environment and conservation and international.