John & Orah Brandt Foundation
Accepts applications
John & Orah Brandt Foundation is a private foundation in Nampa, Idaho. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $180,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.7 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$180,000
- Assets$53.9 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
3% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 35 | $42.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 31 | $53.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Orah Brandt Foundation 203 11th Ave So, Nampa, ID 83651 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (208) 466-7821 |
| What to submit | Request letter |
What John & Orah Brandt Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 31 | $1.7 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cole Valley Christian School | Unrestricted gift | $180,000 |
| Nampa Salvation Army | Unrestricted gift | $150,000 |
| Quaker Hill Conference | Unrestricted gifts | $145,000 |
| Boise Rescue Mission | Unrestricted gift | $100,000 |
| Idaho Freedom Foundation Inc | Unrestricted gift | $100,000 |
| Nampa Christian School | Unrestricted gift | $100,000 |
| Northwest Nazarene University | Unrestricted gift | $100,000 |
| International Missionary Network | Unrestricted gift | $90,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Unrestricted gift | $86,000 |
| Love Inc | Unrestricted gift | $80,000 |
| Biblical Studies Center | Unrestricted gift | $55,000 |
| Stanton Healthcare | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| College of Western Idaho | Unrestricted gift | $35,000 |
| Launch Ministries | Unrestricted gift | $35,000 |
| Family Justice Center Foundation | Unristricted gift | $30,000 |
| Greenleaf Friends Academy | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship | Unristricted gift | $30,000 |
| The Ambrose School | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Younglife | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Innerlife Ministries | Unrestricted gift | $27,000 |
| Idaho Conference of Seventh Day Adv | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| You Gotta Ask | Unrestricted gift | $21,000 |
| Breaking the Chains | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Christian Living Magazine | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Life's Kitchen | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Trinity Pines and Conference Center | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Inspire Idaho Inc | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| Caring Hearts & Hands of Hope | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Cascade Lake 4-H Camp | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| City Network | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| RO116 | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jon Barnes
- Judge Jr Schiller
- Robert Rathbone
- Don Anderson
- Mike Siegersma
Questions people ask
Does John & Orah Brandt Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does John & Orah Brandt Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs John & Orah Brandt Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jon Barnes (Trustee), Judge Jr Schiller (Trustee), Robert Rathbone (Trustee) and Don Anderson (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does John & Orah Brandt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.