Brandt-Burns Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Austin, TX EIN: 88-2495712

Brandt-Burns Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $670K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $32K.

Key facts about Brandt-Burns Family Foundation

In short: Brandt-Burns Family Foundation gave $25K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
88-2495712
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$25,000
Grants made (2024)
5
Average grant
$5,000
Median grant
$4,000
Total assets
$670,118
Primary geography
Georgia (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$670K

+69.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$25K

-1.0% YoY

Grant Count

5

-61.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+157.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brandt-Burns Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Brandt-Burns Family Foundation gives

  • In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

13states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkWashingtonLouisvilleWest Palm BeachAmericusAtlantaAustinBrenhamCharlotteChicagoErwinFairfaxFairfieldFranklinKansas CityMariettaMediaNewtownPalm Beach Gardens

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K9 grants2022 13 grants2023 5 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $25K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $25K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Habitat for Humanity International: $10KHabitat for HumanityInternational$10KErwin Unicoi County Animal Welfare Boardunicoi County Animal Shelter: $5KErwin Unicoi County AnimalWelfare Boardunicoi County…$5KAdult Congenital Heart Association: $4KAdult Congenital HeartAssociation$4KThe Brett Boyer Foundation: $4KThe Brett Boyer Foundation$4KCatalyst Sports: $2KCatalyst Sports$2K

The largest 2024 recipient was Habitat for Humanity International ($10K). Together the top 5 received $25K.

Grant Size Distribution

27 grants across all recorded years

27<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Habitat for Humanity International Americus, GADonation$10,000
Erwin Unicoi County Animal Welfare Boardunicoi County Animal Shelter Erwin, TNDonation$5,000
Adult Congenital Heart Association Media, PADonation$4,000
The Brett Boyer Foundation Franklin, TNDonation$4,000
Catalyst Sports Atlanta, GADonation$2,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$670,118$395,547$155,808
Revenue$306,157$263,162$165,600
Expenses$31,586$33,149$9,792
Qualifying Distributions$25,000$25,257$9,777
Net Investment Income$31,669——
Distributable Amount$21,536$7,965$623

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Brandt-Burns Family Foundation is led by Christopher Burns, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Christopher Burns

    President

    On filings since 2022

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alexandra Burns

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kimberly Nielsen

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Laura Brandt

    Director & Secretary

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Lois Burns

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Marsha Brandt

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Maryl Leyden

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Melody Burns

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Patience Burns

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Phil Brandt

    Director

    Treasurer → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Susan Burns

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Glenn Burns

    Vice President

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Thomas Burns

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Brandt-Burns Family Foundation

How much does Brandt-Burns Family Foundation give each year?

Brandt-Burns Family Foundation gave $25K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 13 grants.

What is Brandt-Burns Family Foundation's typical grant size?

Brandt-Burns Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Brandt-Burns Family Foundation give grants?

Brandt-Burns Family Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (36%) and Pennsylvania (16%).

Does Brandt-Burns Family Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Brandt-Burns Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (5 grants).

Who are Brandt-Burns Family Foundation's largest grantees?

Brandt-Burns Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Habitat for Humanity International ($10,000), Erwin Unicoi County Animal Welfare Boardunicoi County Animal Shelter ($5,000) and Adult Congenital Heart Association ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Brandt-Burns Family Foundation?

Brandt-Burns Family Foundation reported $670K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Brandt-Burns Family Foundation's EIN?

Brandt-Burns Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2495712. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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