Braniff Family Private Foundation
Braniff Family Private Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Its 2025 filing lists charitable contributions to organizations including educational institutions, a healthcare foundation, and other nonprofits.
Braniff Family Private Foundation at a glance
In short: Braniff Family Private Foundation gave $813K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $68K), top state New York. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $812,500
- +39.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $67,708
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $15,632,702
- +45.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Braniff Family Private Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12940 Hammock Crossing, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Phone: (201) 301-7700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Braniff Family Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Notre Dame ($103K). Together the top 10 received $803K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 12 grants of 26 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in New York, New Jersey, Indiana, Florida, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. New York accounted for 31% of grant dollars, New Jersey 25%, Indiana 13%, Florida 12%, and Illinois 12%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Braniff Family Private Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $51K; repeat grants $76K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $354K (2023) to $813K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $813K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Charitable Contribution | $102,500 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | Charitable Contribution | $100,000 |
| Ranney School Tinton Falls, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $100,000 |
| Students 2 Science Inc East Hanover, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $100,000 |
| Convent of the Sacred Heart New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $100,000 |
| St Ignatius Loyala School New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $100,000 |
| Open Discourse Coalition Lewisburg, PA | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Jupiter, FL | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Church of St Ignatius Loyola New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| First Tee South FL Saint Augustine, FL | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,632,702 | $5,779,479 | $891,741 | $812,500 | 12 | $812,500 | $744,519 |
| 2024 | $10,743,955 | $6,017,341 | $632,932 | $583,106 | 9 | $583,106 | $980,561 |
| 2023 | $5,400,125 | $5,139,790 | $364,214 | $354,166 | 5 | $354,166 | $70,025 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and educational opportunities for caddies; Students 2 Science says it offers hands-on learning to encourage students to pursue STEM careers; and the Parker Family Health Center says it operates a free clinic for local residents who lack health insurance or the means to pay for care. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $812,500. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $102,500, with a median of $75,000. Notable grants included $102,500 to the University of Notre Dame; $100,000 each to the Evans Scholars Foundation, Ranney School, Students 2 Science, Convent of the Sacred Heart, and St Ignatius Loyola School; and $50,000 each to Open Discourse Coalition, Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, Church of St Ignatius Loyola, and First Tee South FL.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John K Braniff as president, and James M Braniff, Edward Braniff III, Suzanne Braniff, and Carol Braniff as directors.
Braniff Family Private Foundation is led by John K. Braniff, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John K. Braniff
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Carol Braniff
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Edward Braniff III
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
James M. Braniff
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Suzanne Braniff
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Braniff Family Private Foundation
How much does Braniff Family Private Foundation give each year?
Braniff Family Private Foundation gave $813K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $583K across 9 grants.
What is Braniff Family Private Foundation's typical grant size?
Braniff Family Private Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $75,000, and its average grant was $67,708, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Braniff Family Private Foundation that year got $51K on average.
Where does Braniff Family Private Foundation give grants?
Braniff Family Private Foundation's top state is New York, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (25%) and Indiana (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Who are Braniff Family Private Foundation's largest grantees?
Braniff Family Private Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Notre Dame ($102,500), Evans Scholars Foundation ($100,000) and Ranney School ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Braniff Family Private Foundation?
Braniff Family Private Foundation reported $15.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5.8M.
What does Braniff Family Private Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Braniff Family Private Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Braniff Family Private Foundation's EIN?
Braniff Family Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1343532. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Braniff Family Private 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Braniff Family Private Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/braniff-family-private-foundation-morg_1aaa1601c9dc4ebbb95cc470c89e24b4
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