Brautigam Kaplan Ostergaard Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brautigam Kaplan Ostergaard Foundation is a private foundation in Rancho Mirage, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $393,625 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$393,625
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was down from $402,710 the year before.
46% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $375,000 | 10 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $402,710 | 7 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $393,625 | 11 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Brautigam Kaplan Ostergaard 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 Brautigam Kaplan Ostergaard Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 3 | $255,500 |
| California | 5 | $83,100 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $25,025 |
| Washington | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Opera | Production support for the opera rigoletto | $250,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Foundation fund for gender studies (student grants) and doctoral dissertation support. | $25,025 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Cabaret 88 program | $25,000 |
| Pilchuck Glass School | General funding | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet | General funding | $25,000 |
| Palm Springs Cultural Center | Broadway's best of the west | $15,000 |
| Find Food Bank | General funding | $10,000 |
| Yucca Valley Material Lab | Support for two residences working in glass | $8,100 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General funding | $5,000 |
| Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival | Support for 2025 season | $5,000 |
| Feline & Friends NM | Animal rescue | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Kaplan
- Glenn Ostergaard
Questions people ask
Does Brautigam Kaplan Ostergaard Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brautigam Kaplan Ostergaard Foundation give?
$393,625 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Brautigam Kaplan Ostergaard Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Kaplan (Executive Director) and Glenn Ostergaard (Secretary & Treasurer).
What does Brautigam Kaplan Ostergaard Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.