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Also known as: C/O DIANE M BRANDENBURG
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Brandenburg Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN JOSE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Lee H Brandenburg. It holds total assets of $9K. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Brandenburg Family Foundation has made 198 grants totaling $3.5M, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $1.1M and $1.3M annually from 2020 to 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $1.3M distributed across 62 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $500K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 100 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Idaho, which account for 84% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$20K
Largest Grant
$350K
Based on 62 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Brandenburg Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 198 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, ID.
Brandenburg Family Foundation has distributed a total of $3.5M across 198 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $500K.
Brandenburg Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Brandenburg Family Foundation is headquartered in SAN JOSE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Snow | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Diane M Brandenburg | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William B Baron | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Garros Ng | SECRETARY & CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karen Brandenburg | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William L Brandenburg | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Liesa Fenton | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$9K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$9K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
198
Total Giving
$3.5M
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
100
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop With A CopSUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT TAKE NEEDY CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY SHOPPING WITH A POLICE OFFICER. | San Jose, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Namgyal MonasterySUPPORT PROGRAM THAT OFFERS WESTERN STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY AUTHENTIC TIBETAN BUDDHISM IN A MONASTIC SETTING. | Ithaca, NY | $500K | 2022 |
| Sempervirens FundSUPPORT PROGRAM THAT PROTECT AND PERMANENTLY PRESERVE REDWOOD, FORESTS, WILDLIFE HABITAT, WATERSHEDS, AND OTHER IMPORTANT NATURAL AND SCENIC FEATURES OF SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS. | San Mateo, CA | $135K | 2022 |
| Silicon Valley Monterey Bay CouncilSUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE ETHICAL CHOICES BY INSTILLING IN THEM THE VALUES OF THE SCOUT OATH AND SCOUT LAW. | San Jose, CA | $130K | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Silicon ValleySUPPORT 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. | Santa Clara, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey San Jose High SchoolSUPPORT PROGRAMS WHICH EMPOWER STUDENTS FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN SAN JOSE TO BE PREPARED TO COMPLETE COLLEGE. | San Jose, CA | $35K | 2022 |
| The Tibet FundSUPPORT HEALTH, EDUCATION, REFUGEE REHABILITATION, CULTURAL PRESERVATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN TIBET. | New York, NY | $35K | 2022 |
| Shanti BhavanSUPPORT 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. | Jamaica, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Gardens At Unity VillageSUPPORT 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. | Lees Summit, MO | $15K | 2022 |
| Cancer Carepoint IncSUPPORT CANCER PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS IN SILICON VALLEY. | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| Stroke Awareness FoundationSUPPORT STROKE CARE AND AWARENESS TO IMPROVE THE OUTCOME FOR STROKE VICTIMS. | Campbell, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Lucas Artists Programs At Montalvo ArtsSUPPORT PROGRAM THAT OFFERS ARTISTS FROM A RANGE OF DISCIPLINES AN ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE TO INDIVIDUAL AND COLLABORATIVE CREATIVE PRACTICE. | Saratoga, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Montalvo Arts CenterSUPPORT PROGRAMS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ARTISTS AT MONTALVO. | Saratoga, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| PivotalSUPPORT PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS THE UNFULFILLED EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF FOSTER YOUTH. | San Jose, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Always Dream FoundationSUPPORT THE MISSION TO ENSURE CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY BOOKS IN THE HOME ENVIROMENT AND EXTENSIVE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SUPPORT. | Danville, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Triton Museum Of ArtSUPPORT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE EXHIBITION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WHICH PROMOTE A BROAD RANGE OF CONTEMPORARY CALIFORNIA ART. | Santa Clara, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| San Jose Police FoundationSUPPORT PROGRAMS TO FURTHER ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY FOR PEOPLE IN THIS COMMUNITY. | San Jose, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Placer Breast Cancer FoundationSUPPORT PROGRAMS TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER AND PROMOTE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH. | Roseville, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| American Red CrossSUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT BE EMERGENCY RESPONSE ORGANIZATION. | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| The Forgotten InternationalSUPPORT 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. | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of Mount CarmelSUPPORT PROGRAM THAT ACHIEVES THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTFOR STUDENTS AT ALL LEARNING LEVELS. | Redwood City, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| Ncga FoundationSUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR PROVIDING YOUTH ACCESS TO LIFE CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH GOLF. | Pebble Beach, CA | $7K | 2022 |
| Downtown Streets TeamSUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS TO HELP END HOMELESSNESS. | San Jose, CA | $6K | 2022 |
| San Jose Fire MuseumTO 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. | San Jose, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Research IncSUPPORT PROGRAM THAT HELPS INNOVATIVE CYSTIC FIBROSIS (CF) RESEARCH AND OFFERS EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO THOSE WITH CF. | Palo Alto, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Rasur Foundation InternationalSUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER CHAMPIONS OF YOUTH TO TRANSFORM TURMOIL INTO CARING CONNECTION WITH THEMSELVES AND OTHERS THROUGH THE CONNECTION PRACTICE. | Gilroy, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Almaden Valley Womens' ClubSUPPORT THE MISSION TO STIMULATE, BY THE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF EACH MEMBER, INTEREST IN THE SOCIAL, CIVIC, AND CULTURAL IMPROVEMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY. | San Jose, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| One Hope FoundationSUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE HELP FOR EVERY PERSON ON THE PURSUIT OF PURPOSE AND FULFILLMENT IN THEIR LIVES. | Aberdeen, MD | $5K | 2022 |
| Los Gatos Monte SerenoSUPPORT PROGRAMS TO FURTHER ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY FOR PEOPLE IN THIS COMMUNITY. | Los Gatos, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Sacred Heart Community ServiceSUPPORT THE MISSION TO BUILD A COMMUNITY FREE FROM POVERTY BY CREATING HOPE, OPPORTUNITY AND ACTION. | San Jose, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| KqedSUPPORT THE MISSION OF PROVIDING CONSISTENTLY HIGH QUALITY PUBLIC MEDIA THAT INFORMS, EDUCATES, ENTERTAINS, AND ENGAGES OUR COMMUNITIES FROM A NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PERSPECTIVE. | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| San Jose Sports AuthoritySUPPORT 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. | San Jose, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Yosemite ConservancySUPPORT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT PRESERVE YOSEMITE AND ENRICH THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE. | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Symphony San JoseSUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE ORCHESTRAL MUSIC PERFORMANCES, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, AND ARTS ADVOCACY PROGRAMS TO THE GREATER SILICON VALLEY REGION. | San Jose, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| International Campaign For TibetSUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRATIC FREEDOMS FOR THE PEOPLE OF TIBET. | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Giants Community FundSUPPORT EDUCATION THROUGH BASEBALL PROGRAMS. | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Rotary Club Of San Jose FoundationSUPPORT PORGRAMS TO ENGAGE SAN JOSE LEADERS IN MEANINGFUL SERVICE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY AND HUMANTIARIAN PROJECTS. | San Jose, CA | $4K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar MonteSUPPORT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A RANGE OF REPRODUCTIVE AND GENERAL HEALTH SERVICES. | San Jose, CA | $4K | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Food BankSUPPORT PROGRAMS TO ENSURE THAT ANYONE WHO NEEDS A HEALTHY MEAL CAN GET ONE. | San Jose, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| San Jose Stage CompanySUPPORT LIVE THEATRE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ACTORS, DIRECTORS, AND THE PUBLIC. | San Jose, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Silent UnitySUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE A WAY OF LIFE THAT LEADS TO HEALTH, PROSPERITY, HAPPINESS, AND PEACE OF MIND. | Unity Village, MO | $3K | 2022 |
| Eating Disorders Resource CenterSUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT CREATE AWARENESS, PROMOTE RECOVERY AND ADVOCATE FOR TREATMENT OF EATING DISORDERS. | Campbell, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Next Door Solutions To DomesticSUPPORT PROGRAM THAT END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE MOMENT AND FOR ALL TIME. | San Jose, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Almaden Valley Rotary EndowmentSUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT APPLY FUNDS RECEIVED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. | San Jose, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Committee For Green FoothillsSUPPORT THE PROTECTION OF OPEN SPACE, FARMLANDS, AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF SAN MATEO AND SANTA CLARA COUNTIES THROUGH ADVOCACY AND GRASSROOTS ACTION. | Palo Alto, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| West Hills Community ChurchSUPPORT PROGRAM WHICH GATHERS CHRISTIANS TO BE TAUGHT THE CHRISTIAN BIBLE AND ENCOURAGES IN THEIR FAITH. | San Jose, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Good Karma BikesSUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE AND BUILD COMMUNITY THOUGH BIKES. | San Jose, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Tibetan Nuns ProjectSUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATE AND EMPOWER NUNS OF THE TIBETAN BUDDHIST TRADITION AS TEACHERS AND LEADERS. | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2022 |
| Spirit Of Morgan HillSUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE SCHOOL AGE GIRLS YOUTH SOFTBALL ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. | Morgan Hill, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Hispanic Foundation Of Silicon ValleySUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER THE LIVES AND FUTURES OF LATINOSIN SILICON VALLEY THROUGH COMMUNITY. | San Jose, CA | $2K | 2022 |
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