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Braren Family Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is Ernest Braren. It holds total assets of $8K. Annual income is reported at $5K. Total assets have grown from $2K in 2013 to $5K in 2023. 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 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Ohio. According to available records, Braren Family Foundation has made 51 grants totaling $36K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has decreased from $13K in 2020 to $8K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $16K distributed across 26 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $3K, with an average award of $714.706. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Ohio, Connecticut, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$600
Average Grant
$843
Largest Grant
$3K
Based on 15 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.
Braren Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 51 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, OH, CT.
Braren Family Foundation has distributed a total of $36K across 51 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $714.706. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $3K.
Braren Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Braren Family Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$8K
Total Assets
$5K
Fair Market Value
$5K
Net Worth
$5K
Grants Paid
$8K
Contributions
$10K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$308
Total Grants
51
Total Giving
$36K
Average Grant
$714.706
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ignatiuscontribution | Spring, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Knights Of ColumbusUkrainian Solidarity Fund | New Haven, CT | $2K | 2022 |
| Star Of HopeFood for homeless | Houston, TX | $300 | 2022 |
| Fiftey Fore The Fallencontribution | Colorado Springs, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| St Thomas High Schoolcontribution | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Casa Juan Diegocontribution | Houston, TX | $800 | 2023 |
| Dsf Diocesan Service Funcontribution | Houston, TX | $600 | 2023 |
| Magnificat Housecontribution | Houston, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Dav Disabled American Veteranscontribution | Cincinnatti, OH | $500 | 2023 |
| Ewtncontribution | Irondale, AL | $500 | 2023 |
| Coming Home Networkcontribution | Zanesville, OH | $300 | 2023 |
| Created Equalcontribution | Columbos, OH | $200 | 2023 |
| Hillsdale CollegeEducational Support | Hillsdale, MI | $300 | 2022 |
| Houston Food BankFood for needy families | Houston, TX | $300 | 2022 |
| The Leadership InstituteEducation of Future leaders | Arlington, VA | $250 | 2022 |
| Sending Out ServantsGuatemala Vision and Surgical Mission | Houston, TX | $3K | 2020 |
| St Ignatius Of LoyolaChurch Teacher Salary's and Church Support | Spring, TX | $2K | 2020 |
| The Hope Centermeals showers and counseling for homeless | Houston, TX | $875 | 2020 |
| The Water ProjectWater Projects in Africa | Concord, NH | $875 | 2020 |
| Monastery Of Christ In The DesertFood, medical, electricity for monks | Albuiquin, NM | $600 | 2020 |
| Dsf Diocesan Service FundArchdiocese Outreach Programs | Houston, TX | $500 | 2020 |