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Brandsma Family Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $1.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. Total assets have grown from $575K in 2011 to $1.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 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 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Arkansas. According to available records, Brandsma Family Foundation has made 152 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $200K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 52 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Arkansas, Michigan, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 184 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.
Brandsma Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 152 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, AR, MI.
Brandsma Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.5M across 152 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $200K.
Brandsma Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Brandsma Family Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tessa Leggett | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joshua Brandsma | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lee Brandsma | Sec, Treas, Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Pamela Anne Brandsma | Pres, Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ryan Brandsma | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kristen L Hagstrom | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
152
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
52
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Christian SchoolsProject Impact | Elmhurst, IL | $200K | 2022 |
| Sota ConvoysGeneral & Unrestricted | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2022 |
| Love Without Boundaries FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Lowell, AR | $35K | 2022 |
| Prograce InternationalGeneral & Unrestricted | Wheaton, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| Geneva Camp & Retreat CenterOne Geneva Campaign | Holland, MI | $25K | 2022 |
| Elim Christian ServicesBenevon Leadership fund | Crestwood, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Enduring Hearts IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Marietta, GA | $25K | 2022 |
| Living With HopeTanzania wheelchair fund | Highland, IN | $21K | 2022 |
| Worldhope Us IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Chicago, IL | $19K | 2022 |
| Lifesong For Orphans IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Gridley, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| World VisionEmergency Financial Grant to Ukraine thru Christ church of Oakbrook Program | Federal Way, WA | $10K | 2022 |
| Childrens Hunger FundGeneral & Unrestricted | Rnch Cascades, CA | $9K | 2022 |
| Christ Church Of Oak BrookMissions fund | Oak Brook, IL | $8K | 2022 |
| Fellowship Of Christian AthletesGeneral & Unrestricted | Kansas City, MO | $7K | 2022 |
| Captains For Clean Water IncEmergency Disaster Relief Fund for Hurricane Ian | Fort Myers, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Western Dupage Special Recreation Association FounTimothy and Recreation Association Joint Fund | Carol Stream, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Benjamins HopeGeneral & Unrestricted | Holland, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Young Life Dupage CoYoung Life Elmhurst program | Hinsdale, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| American National Red CrossHurricane Fiona Relief fund in Puerto Rico and canada | Boone, IA | $5K | 2022 |