Brigham Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brigham Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.4 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $57,500 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$3.4 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$57,500
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
58% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.4 million | 8 | $2.3 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 11 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 19 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Brigham 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 Brigham Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $2.0 million |
| Texas | 7 | $1.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $110,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ayn Rand Institute the Center for the Advancement | Ayn Rand Center Fund | $1.5 million |
| Emergent Order Foundation Inc | Radical Discourse Music Video Initiative | $500,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Center for Innovation in Education Fund | $250,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | the National Center for Energy Analytics (NCEA) under the leadership of Mark Mills | $250,000 |
| Ayn Rand Institute the Center for the Advancement | ARI Fellow Sponsorship Program | $240,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Salem Center for Policy | $120,000 |
| The Atlas Society LTD | Anthem AI Animated Project | $117,000 |
| Ayn Rand Institute the Center for the Advancement | Free Books to Teachers Fund | $100,000 |
| Global Liberty Institute USA | Rising Leaders Program | $100,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | University Project Fund | $57,500 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Life: Powered Program | $50,000 |
| Ayn Rand Institute the Center for the Advancement | Atlas In Motion Sculpture | $25,500 |
| Arena Hall Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Citizens Defending Freedom | Hurricane Relief: Pilots | $10,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Focus 2024 - Election Integrity | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | U.S. Disaster Relief: Hurricane Helene | $10,000 |
| The Atlas Society LTD | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Reagan Film Fund | $10,000 |
| Whitefish Community Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Baugh
- Anne L Brigham
- Ben M Brigham III
- Delia Foster
Questions people ask
Does Brigham Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brigham Family Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $57,500.
Who runs Brigham Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Baugh (Sec), Anne L Brigham (Dir, VP), Ben M Brigham III (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Delia Foster (Treas).
What does Brigham Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.