The Brandenburg Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Brandenburg Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 88 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $252,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants88
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$252,000
- Assets$8,957
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
19% of its 2024 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 | $1.6 million | 97 | $16,183 |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 88 | $8,957 |
How to apply
The Brandenburg 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 The Brandenburg Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 68 | $940,257 |
| New York | 6 | $116,099 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $16,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $13,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $11,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $5,165 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Forgotten International | Support programs that help alleviate poverty and the suffering associated with poverty both in the united states and worldwide, in particular, that experienced by women and children. | $252,000 |
| Cristo Rey San Jose High School | Support programs which empower students from underserved communities in san jose to be prepared to complete college. | $100,000 |
| Symphony San Jose | Support programs that provide orchestral music performances, educational services, and arts advocacy programs to the greater silicon valley region. | $100,000 |
| Namgyal Monastery | Support program that offers western students the opportunity to study authentic tibetan buddhism in a monastic setting. | $80,000 |
| San Jose Police Foundation | Support programs to further enhance public safety for people in this community. | $50,000 |
| Bellarmine College Prepatory | Support programs that helps prepare students for college. | $25,000 |
| Cinquest Inc | Support programs to promote independent film makers. | $25,000 |
| Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council | Support programs that prepare young people to make ethical choices by instilling in them the values of the scout oath and scout law. | $25,000 |
| The Sjsu Foundation | Support activities for the san jose state men's golf team. | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Silicon Valley | Support programs that strengthen our community by improving the quality of life and inspiring indviduals and families to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body. | $25,000 |
| Arthouse Studio Inc | Support programs that services schools in the california bay area and beyond. | $20,000 |
| Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation | Support programs to engage san jose leaders in meaningful service within our community and humantiarian projects. | $20,000 |
| Shanti Bhavan | Support programs that fully develop the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children of india's lowest caste by providing them world class education and globally shared values to enable them to aspire to careers and professions of their choice. | $20,000 |
| Stroke Awareness Foundation | Support stroke care and awareness to improve the outcome for stroke victims. | $20,000 |
| Always Dream Foundation | Support the mission to ensure children from low-income families have access to high-quality books in the home enviroment and extensive family engagement support. | $15,000 |
| Montalvo Arts Center | Support programs to meet the needs of artists at montalvo. | $15,000 |
| San Jose Parks Foundation | Support programs dedicated to advocating for san jose's parks and trails and the programs within them. | $15,000 |
| Gardens at Unity Village | Support programs that be an expression of abundance, spiritual connection and stewardship a community of people committed to growing healthy food and sustaining a prosperous green model for generations to come. | $12,000 |
| Pivotal | Support programs to address the unfulfilled educational needs of foster youth. | $10,500 |
| Cancer Carepoint Inc | Support cancer patients, families and caregivers in silicon valley. | $10,000 |
| Ncga Foundation | Support programs for providing youth access to life changing opportunities through golf. | $10,000 |
| Notable Music and Art | Support program that promote a better understanding, and enrichment of various cultures and countries in artistic fields. | $10,000 |
| San Jose Fire Museum | To acquire, restore, catalogue, preserve and display historic fire apparatus, tools and equipment and memorabilia and to educate the public on the history of the san jose fire department. | $10,000 |
| The Tibet Fund | Support health, education, refugee rehabilitation, cultural preservation and economic development programs in tibet. | $10,000 |
| Triton Museum of Art | Support program that provides accessible exhibition and education programs, which promote a broad range of contemporary california art. | $10,000 |
| Eating Disorders Resource Center | Support programs that create awareness, promote recovery and advocate for treatment of eating disorders. | $10,000 |
| Free Speech TV | Support programs that inspires viewers to become civically engaged to build a more just, equitable and sustainable society | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Support programs that provide fresh, nourishing meals for communities around the world | $10,000 |
| San Jose Sports Authority | Support the mission of improving the quality of life in greater san jose by increasing the city's economic development, visibility and civic pride through sports. | $8,500 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | Support programs and projects that preserve yosemite and enrich the visitor experience. | $8,000 |
| Yavneh Day School | Support programs that commit to academic excellece in general and jewish studies within a strong, vibrant community | $8,000 |
| Lucious Bateman Foundation | Support programs to provide life changing opportunities to deserving youth through the game of golf. | $7,500 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Support program that achieves the highest possible academic achievementfor students at all learning levels. | $7,500 |
| First Tee - Silicon Valley | Support programs that develops youth through golf to enable kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. | $6,000 |
| Almaden Valley Womens' Club | Support the mission to stimulate, by the active participation of each member, interest in the social, civic, and cultural improvement of our community. | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Research Inc | Support program that helps innovative cystic fibrosis (cf) research and offers education, advocacy and psychosocial support programs and services to those with cf. | $5,000 |
| Downtown Streets Team | Support community programs to help end homelessness. | $5,000 |
| Good Karma Bikes | Support programs that empower people and build community though bikes. | $5,000 |
| Happy Hollow Foundation | Suppport program that is to support the happy hollow park and zoo. | $5,000 |
| Kqed | Support the mission of providing consistently high quality public media that informs, educates, entertains, and engages our communities from a northern california perspective. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane M Brandenburg
- William B Baron
- Garros NG
- Karen Brandenburg
- William L Brandenburg
- Liesa Fenton
- Melanie Snow
Questions people ask
Does The Brandenburg Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brandenburg Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 88 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Brandenburg Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Diane M Brandenburg (President), William B Baron (Vice President), Garros NG (Secretary & Cfo) and Karen Brandenburg (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Brandenburg Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.