Braly Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Braly Family Foundation is a private foundation in Longmont, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $585,542 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $265,000. 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$585,542
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$265,000
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $307,320 the year before.
39% 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 | $307,457 | 44 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $307,320 | 47 | $9.4 million |
| 2025 | $585,542 | 51 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
Braly 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 Braly Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 37 | $503,142 |
| Montana | 9 | $70,650 |
| Texas | 3 | $8,250 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TLC Learning Center | Sponsorships/general operating | $265,000 |
| Crossroads School | Teacher saleries | $75,500 |
| Longmont Community Foundation | Scholarships | $25,900 |
| Montana Community Foundation | Scholarships | $23,000 |
| Absarokee School | Teacher grants | $17,150 |
| I Have A Dream Boco | General operating , directed | $16,500 |
| Calwood Education Center | General operating | $15,000 |
| Red Lodge Community Foundation | General operating, grant request | $13,750 |
| El Comite de Longmont | Directed | $12,500 |
| St Vrain Education Foundation Efsvv | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| Blue Sky Bridge | General operating | $11,000 |
| Sandstone Preservation Community Foundation | Directed | $10,000 |
| Graceful Oaks Youth Ranch | Directed | $8,500 |
| Thorne Nature | Directed | $8,500 |
| Texas Food and Wine Alliance | Shari braly grant | $5,250 |
| Aero Angel | General operating | $5,000 |
| Heidi Heart | General operating | $5,000 |
| Social Venture Partners Boulder County Inc | Donation | $5,000 |
| Longmont Estates Elementary School | Directed | $4,304 |
| Rise Against Suicide | General operating | $3,100 |
| Nye Community Foundation | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Colorado Horse Rescue | Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Longspeak Hospital Foundation | General operating | $2,500 |
| Philanthropy Colorado | Donation | $2,500 |
| Sportsmen for Heroes Foundation | General operating | $2,500 |
| St Vrain Historical Society | Field trip | $2,500 |
| A Women's Work | General operating | $2,000 |
| Eco Cycle | General operating | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity SVV | Sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Longmont Humane Society | General operating | $2,000 |
| Motorcyle Relief Project | General operating | $1,750 |
| Texas Good Deed Project | General operating | $1,750 |
| Austin Creative Rescue | General operating | $1,250 |
| Inner Ocean Empowerment Project | General operating | $1,250 |
| St Vrain Valley Storytellers | General operating | $1,250 |
| Absarokee Learning Center | Directed | $1,000 |
| Casa de la Esperanza | General operating | $1,000 |
| Husky Wilderness | General operating | $1,000 |
| Longmont Youth Symphony | General operating | $1,000 |
| National Center on Family Philanthropy | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Briggs
- Debra Bickle
- Rodolfo Ortega
- Tonya J Pickett
- Pyper L Ortega
Questions people ask
Does Braly Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Braly Family Foundation give?
$585,542 in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Braly Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Briggs (Board Chair), Debra Bickle (Vice Chair), Rodolfo Ortega (Secretary/Treasurer) and Tonya J Pickett (Executive Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Braly Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.