Braren Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $3K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3K
-69.1% YoY
Grant Count
7
-30.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$357.143
-55.9% YoY
About Braren Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Braren Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $3K.
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include DSF Diocesan Service Fun ($600), Magnificat House ($500), Ewtn ($500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Magnificat House Houston, TX | contribution | $500 |
| EWTN Irondale, AL | contribution | $500 |
| DSF Diocesan Service Fun Houston, TX | contribution | $600 |
| Coming Home Network Zanesville, OH | contribution | $300 |
| Created Equal Columbos, OH | contribution | $200 |
| St Ignatius Spring, TX | contribution | $200 |
| Star of Hope Houston, TX | Contribution to help feed homeless and those in need | $200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Braren | President | — | — |
| Constance Braren | Officer | — | — |
| Carr Burgoyne | Officer | — | — |
| Wendy Burgoyne | Officer | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Braren Family Foundation?
Braren Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Braren Family Foundation operate?
Braren Family Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Braren Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Braren Family Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $3K — an average of about $357.143 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Braren Family Foundation's EIN?
Braren Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2998568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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