Brandon Family Foundation
The Brandon Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. In 2024, it reported 28 grants totaling $129,693 to charitable organizations, including recipients in Washington, D.C., Michigan, and Texas.
Brandon Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Brandon Family Foundation gave $130K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state District of Columbia. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $129,693
- +15.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,632
- -13.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,638,811
- +24.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (13 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (39% 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 Brandon Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1829 Plumbago Lane, Naples, FL 34105
Phone: (734) 327-7139
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brandon Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Red Cross ($50K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 117 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Washington, D.C. (39%) and Michigan (36%), followed by Texas (8%), Colorado (3%), and Florida (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Brandon Family Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 28 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 160% 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 $112K (2023) to $273K (2021). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation Detroit, MI | General Support | $22,080 |
| Dixboro United Methodist Church Ann Arbor, MI | General Support | $13,238 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society Southfield, MI | General Support | $2,500 |
| Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project Asheville, NC | General Support | $2,500 |
| Chelsea Hockey Association Chelsea, MI | General Support | $2,500 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $2,500 |
| I Understand Love Heals Ada, MI | General Support | $2,500 |
| Building Dreams Foundation Naples, FL | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,638,811 | $415,570 | $143,976 | $129,693 | 28 | $129,693 | $401,285 | $81,047 |
| 2023 | $1,322,092 | $104,958 | $127,865 | $112,275 | 21 | $112,275 | $37,283 | $67,832 |
| 2022 | $1,344,999 | $156,230 | $194,779 | $179,923 | 19 | $179,923 | $102,402 | $81,083 |
| 2021 | $1,383,548 | $112,084 | $292,778 | $272,689 | 26 | $272,689 | $40,038 | $94,752 |
| 2020 | $1,564,242 | $27,691 | $165,833 | $151,418 | 23 | — | $25,456 | $82,819 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brandon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $81K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Among its 2024 grantees, the Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation says it sponsors and coordinates a parade and other civic festivals in Detroit for the benefit and enjoyment of Michigan residents. The American Heart Association describes its mission as advancing longer, healthier lives. Chelsea Hockey Association says it fosters and teaches amateur hockey in Chelsea and surrounding areas. Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project says it helps local farms thrive and builds healthy communities through connections to local food. I Understand Love Heals says it offers compassionate comfort to people affected by suicide and mental illness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 28 grants totaling $129,693. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median of $1,500.
The largest reported grants included $50,000 to the American Red Cross for general support, $22,080 to the Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation for general support, $13,238 to Dixboro United Methodist Church for general support, and $10,000 to the American Heart Association for general support. Other reported grants included $2,500 each to the American Cancer Society, Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project, Chelsea Hockey Association, Compassion International, I Understand Love Heals, Building Dreams Foundation, and Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David A Brandon as president/treasurer; Jan A Brandon as secretary; and Christopher W Brandon, Nicholas A Brandon, Scott A Brandon, and Carli Lee Patton as directors.
Brandon Family Foundation is led by David A. Brandon, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David A. Brandon
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher W. Brandon
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nicholas A. Brandon
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carli Lee Patton
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Scott A. Brandon
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jan A. Brandon
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Arthur W. Fediuk (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: William W. Brandon (2020–2021) — Vice President
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 Brandon Family Foundation
How much does Brandon Family Foundation give each year?
Brandon Family Foundation gave $130K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $112K across 21 grants.
What is Brandon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Brandon Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,632, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Brandon Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Brandon Family Foundation give grants?
Brandon Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (36%) and Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants) and Asheville, NC (2 grants).
Does Brandon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Brandon Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Brandon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Brandon Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Red Cross ($50,000), Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation ($22,080) and Dixboro United Methodist Church ($13,238), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Brandon Family Foundation?
Brandon Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $130K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Brandon Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Among its 2024 grantees, the Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation says it sponsors and coordinates a parade and other civic festivals in Detroit for the benefit and enjoyment of Michigan residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brandon Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brandon Family Foundation's EIN?
Brandon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2750356. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Brandon 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Brandon Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/brandon-family-foundation-morg_e219ad9cee2644d5bbd6283c4b1a0c43
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