Brauner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brauner Family Foundation is a private foundation in La Mesa, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,170 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $10,000. 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$52,170
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was up from $49,677 the year before.
37% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,570 | 34 | $635,231 |
| 2024 | $49,677 | 49 | $996,287 |
| 2025 | $52,170 | 52 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Brauner 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 Brauner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to California. It also paid $500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $30,678 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $7,000 |
| New York | 6 | $4,042 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $1,500 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $1,200 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Pres | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Feeding San Diego | Charitable donation | $3,000 |
| San Diego Food Bank | Charitable donation | $2,064 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| Save the Children | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| Sos Childrens Villages | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| UNICEF USA | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable donation | $1,500 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Charitable donation | $1,200 |
| ACLU of Southern California | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| BABY2BABY | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Ca Community Foundation | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Ca Fire Foundation | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Democracy Forward | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Presbyterian Hunger Mission | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| San Diego Foster Angels | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| St Vincent de Paulfather Joe's VI | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| World Food Program Giving Basket | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| KCBS | Charitable donation | $600 |
| Loaves Fishes | Charitable donation | $555 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable donation | $500 |
| Amnesty USA | Charitable donation | $500 |
| Anera | Charitable donation | $500 |
| Angels Foster Family Network | Charitable donation | $500 |
| Bethany Christian Services | Charitable donation | $500 |
| Boys Town | Charitable donation | $500 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of San D | Charitable donation | $500 |
| Center for Disaster Philanthropy | Charitable donation | $500 |
| Childrens Burn Foundation | Charitable donation | $500 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | Charitable donation | $500 |
| Doctors Without Bordersdirect | Charitable donation | $500 |
| Dreams for Change | Charitable donation | $500 |
| Freedom of the Press Foundation | Charitable donation | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable donation | $500 |
| Innocence Project So Calif | Charitable donation | $500 |
| International Red Cross | Charitable donation | $500 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | Charitable donation | $500 |
| Marine Toys for Tots | Charitable donation | $500 |
| Meals on Wheels Greater San Diego | Charitable donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Brauner
- Pam Brauner
Questions people ask
Does Brauner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brauner Family Foundation give?
$52,170 in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Brauner Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Brauner (President) and Pam Brauner (Secretary/Tr).
What does Brauner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and youth programs.