Carl F Braun Trust
Preselected recipients only
Carl F Braun Trust is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $400,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $400,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$400,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$400,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$19.9 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $650,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $1.4 million | 3 | $17.7 million |
| 2024 | $650,000 | 1 | $18.4 million |
| 2025 | $400,000 | 1 | $19.9 million |
How to apply
Carl F Braun Trust 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 Carl F Braun Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $400,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | Operations | $400,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pamela B Pesenti
- Jennifer Braun-Dunham
- Cynthia B Murphy
- William C Murphy
- Kimberly B Pesenti
Questions people ask
Does Carl F Braun Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carl F Braun Trust give?
$400,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $400,000.
Who runs Carl F Braun Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Pamela B Pesenti (Trustee), Jennifer Braun-Dunham (Trustee), Cynthia B Murphy (Trustee) and William C Murphy (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Carl F Braun Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research.