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James E And Edith Margaret Brandon Foundation is a private corporation based in AMARILLO, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $331K. Total assets have grown from $696K in 2011 to $1.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Virginia, District of Columbia and Texas. According to available records, James E And Edith Margaret Brandon Foundation has made 84 grants totaling $324K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has decreased from $81K in 2020 to $53K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $118K distributed across 30 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $13K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, District of Columbia, Texas, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$12K
Based on 20 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.
James E And Edith Margaret Brandon Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 84 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, DC, TX.
James E And Edith Margaret Brandon Foundation has distributed a total of $324K across 84 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $13K.
James E And Edith Margaret Brandon Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
James E And Edith Margaret Brandon Foundation is headquartered in AMARILLO, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith M Brandon | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas W Pauken | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$59K
Total Assets
$1.5M
Fair Market Value
$1.5M
Net Worth
$1.5M
Grants Paid
$53K
Contributions
$62K
Net Investment Income
$58K
Distribution Amount
$70K
Total: $221K
Total Grants
84
Total Giving
$324K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty InstituteEDUCATION AND LITIGATION TO PROMOTE THE CONSTITUTION | Plano, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| National Right To WorkPROVIDE LEGAL SUPPORT TO PROTECT INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS | Springfield, VA | $13K | 2023 |
| Fund For American StudiesPROMOTE LEADERSHIP FOR YOUNG PEOPLE | Washington, DC | $8K | 2023 |
| Students For Life Of AmericaACKNOWLECING THAT HUMAN LIFE BEGINS AT CONCEPTION | Fredickburg, VA | $6K | 2023 |
| Media Research CenterPROMOTE TRUTH AND BALANCE TO NEWS MEDIA | Axelanderia, VA | $6K | 2023 |
| Westcliff Bible ChurchPROMOTE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | Amarillo, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Capital Research CenterPROMOTE INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM AND TRADITIONAL VALUES | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Eagle Forum Education And Legal Defense FundPROMOTE QUALITY EDUCATION | St Louis, MO | $2K | 2023 |
| Young America'S FoundationPROMOTE INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM AND TRADITIONAL VALUES | Hernden, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Leadership InstituteINCREASE THE NUMBER AND EFFECTIVENESS OF CONSERVATIVE ACTIVISTS AND LEADERS IN THE PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS | Arlington, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Alliance Defense FundDEFEND THE RIGHTS TO HEAR AND SPEAK THE TRUTH | Scottsdale, AZ | $2K | 2023 |
| Patrick Henry CenterPROMOTE LIBERTY AND FREEDOM | Manasas, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Conservative Partnership InstituteTRAINS, EQUIPS, AND UNITES CONSERVATIVES | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| First Liberty InstitutePROMOTE LIBERTY AND FREEDOM | Plano, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Family Research CouncilPROMOTE MARRIAGE AND FAMILY AS THE FOUNDATION OF CIVILIZATION | Washington, DC | $200 | 2023 |
| National Institute For Labor RelationsRESEARCH AND ANALYSIS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC | Springfield, VA | $10K | 2022 |
| Total Students For Life Of AmericaPROMOTE INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM AND TRADITIONAL VALUES | Fredickburg, VA | $2K | 2022 |
| Project VeritasFIGHT FOR TRUTH | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Public Interest Legal FoundationPROMOTE INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM AND TRADITIONAL VALUES | Indianapolis, IN | $1K | 2022 |
| St Valenines RadioPROMOTE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | Amarillo, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| American Family AssociationPROMOTE CIVIC EDUCATION OF LIBERTY AND JUSTICE | Tupelo, MS | $1K | 2022 |
| American Center For Law & JusticePROMOTE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| The Fund For American StudiesPROMOTE LEADERSHIP FOR YOUNG PEOPLE | Washington, DC | $9K | 2021 |
| Freedom Works FoundationPROMOTE LESS GOVERNMENT, LESS TAXES AND MORE FREEDOMPROMOTE LESS GOVERNMENT LESS TAXES AND MORE FREEDOM | Washington, DC | $6K | 2021 |