Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & Whitney

SIOUX FALLS, SD EIN: 11-3789260 Website

The Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & Whitney is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The foundation manages significant assets and provides grant funding to nonprofit organizations across multiple states, with a focus on education, human services, and philanthropic support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$18.3M

+1.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$813K

+2.8% YoY

Grant Count

+7.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

-4.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & Whitney reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation made 42 total grants, with 20 recipients documented in 2023. Recent recipients include:

Grant Range

documented: $500–$51,000

Average Grant

$11,586

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

California
Nevada
Ohio

Additional states served include New York and six other states.

Grant Distribution by State

California $2.6M (65%)

Nevada $1.1M (27%)

Ohio $88K (2%)

Colorado $79K (2%)

Minnesota $53K (1%)

Maryland $33K (1%)

New York $21K (1%)

District of Columbia $13K (0%)

+10 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota Missouri Nevada New York Ohio Oregon South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia

Cities

ArlingtonAspenAuburnBethesdaBrooklynBurbankCalabasasChicagoCincinnatiClevelandColorado SpringsConcordCosta MesaDallasDanvilleEncinoFountain ValleyGarden CoveHemetHenderson

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets: $18,275,895

Annual Giving: $813,070

Tax Information: EIN 113789260

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$18,275,895	$18,070,051	$18,591,691
Revenue	$1,371,986	$639,014	$519,532
Expenses	$1,286,345	$1,222,715	$1,161,459
Qualifying Distributions	$1,094,050	$1,047,234	$968,348
Net Investment Income	$1,235,019	$513,968	$522,595
Distributable Amount	$1,127,209	$1,041,820	$1,044,815

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

183 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pepperdine University ($250,000), Three Thirty Three Arts ($64,600), Vegas Golden Knights Foundation Inc ($57,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
East Bay Golf Foundation Concord, CA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$2,500
American Diabetes Association Inc Arlington, VA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$1,500
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc Rye Brook, NY	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$5,000
Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Burbank, CA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$15,000
For The Troops Simi Valley, CA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$2,500
Israeli-American Council Woodland Hills, CA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$25,000
Camping & Education Foundation Cincinnati, OH	CAMPERSHIPS TO CAMP	$32,000
Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH	POWER OF LOVE GALA FOR KEEP	$15,000
Foster Friday Foundation Las Vegas, NV	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$5,000
Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN	BRCA-RELATED BREAST CANCER	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOHNNY BRENDEN	CHAIR, SEC, TREASURER	14	$125,000
KATHRYN JENSEN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	2	$85,000
SASHA BRENDEN	DIRECTOR	2	$3,300

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & Whitney fund?

The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & Whitney?

**Grant Amounts:** • Typical award range: $500–$264,400 • Average grant: $11,586 • Grant range documented: $500–$51,000 **Recent Grant Activity:** The foundation made 42 total grants, with 20 recipients documented in 2023. Recent recipients include: • Mini Therapy Horses (Calabasas, CA) - $2,500 • Islamic Educational Center (Costa Mesa, CA) - $5,000 • Doral Academy of Nevada (Henderson, NV) - $500 • Hope for Prisoners OM Inc (Las Vegas, NV) - $10,000 • Opportunity Village Foundation (Las Vegas,…

Where does Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & Whitney make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • California • Nevada • Ohio Additional states served include New York and six other states.

What size grants does Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & Whitney award?

In 2024, Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & Whitney awarded 41 grants totaling $813K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & Whitney required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & Whitney reported a distributable amount of $1.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & Whitney's EIN?

Brenden Mann Foundation Co Dorsey & Whitney's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3789260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.