Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation
The Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation is a private foundation based in Ferguson, Missouri. Its 2024 filing lists 15 grants totaling $453,350, including support for charitable organizations in Missouri, Idaho, Texas, Maryland, and Colorado.
Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation at a glance
In short: Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation gave $453K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), top state Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $453,350
- +1463.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,223
- +212.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- Missouri (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14 Lake Pembroke, Ferguson, MO 63135
Phone: (314) 522-1356
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Institute ($50K). Together the top 10 received $367K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 20 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Missouri (48%), Idaho (28%), Texas (11%), Maryland (9%), and Colorado (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2922% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $453K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $453K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Institute St. Louis, MO | General Administration | $50,000 |
| Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | General Administration | $50,000 |
| Atonement Lutheran Church Florisssant, MO | General Administration | $50,000 |
| Belong Collective Inc Boise, ID | General Administration | $50,000 |
| Redemption Stories Boise, ID | General Administration | $50,000 |
| Emmanuel Episcopal Church St. Louis, MO | General Administration | $26,675 |
| CG Jung Society St. Louis, MO | General Administration | $25,000 |
| Isaiah 58 Ministries St. Louis, MO | General Administration | $25,000 |
| Boise Rescue Mission Boise, ID | General Administration | $20,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief Baltimore, MD | General Administration | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $164,942 | $460,915 | $453,350 | 15 | $460,850 | $164,877 | $18,406 |
| 2023 | $295,973 | $16,870 | $31,012 | $29,000 | 3 | $29,000 | $16,555 | $19,870 |
| 2022 | $310,115 | $4,996 | $327 | — | — | — | $4,669 | $20,060 |
| 2021 | $305,446 | $29,414 | $16,310 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $29,268 | $23,494 |
| 2020 | $292,342 | $11,875 | $25,127 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $11,748 | $19,457 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including emergency assistance, cancer research, community development, and international relief. For example, Isaiah 58 Ministries says it provides emergency needs and services through programs such as a food pantry and clothing room. Pedal the Cause says it funds cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Beyond Housing describes its work as community development that includes homes and housing preservation. Lutheran World Relief says it works with Lutherans and partners around the world to address poverty, injustice, and human suffering.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $453,350. Grants ranged from $6,675 to $50,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The grants listed below were reported for general administration:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Adeline E Branahl as president, Sandra B Van Arsdale as secretary, and James E Branahl as treasurer.
Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation is led by Adeline E. Branahl, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adeline E. Branahl
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James E. Branahl
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra B. Van Arsdale
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation
How much does Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation give each year?
Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation gave $453K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 3 grants.
What is Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation's typical grant size?
Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $30,223, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation give grants?
Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation's top state is Missouri, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Idaho (28%) and Texas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (5 grants), Boise, ID (4 grants) and Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation's largest grantees?
Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include International Institute ($50,000), Mercy Ships ($50,000) and Atonement Lutheran Church ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including emergency assistance, cancer research, community development, and international relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation's EIN?
Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1427612. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Adeline & Erwin Branahl Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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