Brander Family Foundation
The Brander Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Carpinteria, California. In 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $211,404, all to organizations in California.
Brander Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Brander Family Foundation gave $211K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $211,404
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,094
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,808
- Total assets
- $2,411,102
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Brander Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5137 Cambridge Lane, Carpinteria, CA 93013
Phone: (805) 570-8440
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brander Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Allan Hancock College Foundation ($84K). Together the top 10 received $199K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 76 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All of the foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Brander Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2020) to $211K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $211K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allan Hancock College Foundation Santa Maria, CA | charitable | $84,000 |
| Brander Museum of Folk Art Los Olivos, CA | Charitable | $84,000 |
| Cada Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $6,558 |
| Transition House Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $5,558 |
| People Helping People Solvang, CA | Charitable | $5,308 |
| Cancer Center of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $2,808 |
| CASA Serena Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $2,808 |
| Cornerstone House Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $2,808 |
| Girls Inc Carpinteria, CA | Charitable | $2,808 |
| Hillside House Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $2,808 |
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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 | $2,411,102 | $137,198 | $216,330 | $211,404 | 15 | $211,404 | $137,198 | $206,613 |
| 2023 | $2,426,082 | $99,845 | $198,093 | $191,400 | 15 | $191,400 | $93,152 | $183,425 |
| 2022 | $2,524,330 | $93,010 | $194,489 | $191,100 | 16 | $191,725 | $90,246 | $188,449 |
| 2021 | $2,625,809 | $89,646 | $168,033 | $165,000 | 16 | $165,728 | $87,405 | $200,029 |
| 2020 | $2,699,697 | $89,377 | $73,468 | $70,000 | 14 | — | $86,511 | $166,180 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brander Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $207K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including an educational foundation, organizations addressing family homelessness, and organizations providing hospice, disability-support, and girls’ educational programming.
The Allan Hancock College Foundation describes its mission as advancing education through fundraising and community support for scholarships, capital and infrastructure projects, and program support. Transition House says it works to address family homelessness in Santa Barbara by offering families with children residential services and tools intended to support self-sufficiency. Girls Incorporated describes its mission as inspiring girls to be strong, smart, and bold through research-based educational programs and activities. Hillside House says it provides a home supporting residents’ abilities and independence, with dignity and respect. Hospice of Santa Barbara says it provides support to people facing life-threatening illness or grieving a loss.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $211,404 through 15 grants. The median grant was $2,808; grants ranged from $808 to $84,000.
The largest reported grants were $84,000 each to Allan Hancock College Foundation in Santa Maria and Brander Museum of Folk Art in Los Olivos. Other notable grants included $6,558 to CADA and $5,558 to Transition House, both in Santa Barbara, and $5,308 to People Helping People in Solvang. The foundation also gave $2,808 each to Cancer Center of Santa Barbara, CASA Serena, Cornerstone House, Girls Inc, Hillside House, Hospice of Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laura K. Gaspar as Chairman; Nicholas Brander as Treasurer; Charles Slosser as President; and Holly McKenna, Carl Frederick Brander, and Colby Sellman as board members.
Brander Family Foundation is led by Charles Slosser, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Slosser
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura K. Gaspar
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl Frederick Brander
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colby Sellman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly McKenna
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Brander
Treasurer
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 Brander Family Foundation
How much does Brander Family Foundation give each year?
Brander Family Foundation gave $211K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $191K across 15 grants.
What is Brander Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Brander Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,808, and its average grant was $14,094, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Brander Family Foundation give grants?
Brander Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (11 grants).
Does Brander Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Brander Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants).
Who are Brander Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Brander Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Allan Hancock College Foundation ($84,000), Brander Museum of Folk Art ($84,000) and Cada ($6,558), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Brander Family Foundation?
Brander Family Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $211K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $207K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Brander Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including an educational foundation, organizations addressing family homelessness, and organizations providing hospice, disability-support, and girls’ educational programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brander Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is Brander Family Foundation's EIN?
Brander Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2718558. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Brander Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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