Brendsel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brendsel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Alta, Wyoming. In tax year 2024 it gave $309,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $110,000. 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$309,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $244,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $244,000 | 8 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $309,000 | 7 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Brendsel 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 2 | $130,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $27,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Anne's Conservation Assoc | Charitable support | $110,000 |
| Bay Journal Media | Charitable support | $100,000 |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Church | Charitable support | $50,000 |
| University of Wyoming Symphony | Charitable support | $25,000 |
| Hias Inc | Charitable support | $20,000 |
| Weta | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Wyoming Public Media | Charitable support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leland Brendsel
- Billie Brendsel
Questions people ask
Does Brendsel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brendsel Family Foundation give?
$309,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Brendsel Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Leland Brendsel (Trustee) and Billie Brendsel (Trustee).