Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation
The Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Davenport, Washington. It makes grants and also conducts charitable activities involving care for orphaned and abandoned boys, support for a law enforcement museum, and meals for elderly and shut-in people.
Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation gave $128K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Washington. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $128,000
- -7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- -19.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,414
- +14.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $417,785
- -10.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Washington (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a written request including the organization’s name and contact information, the name of an authorized representative, the purpose of the request, and the amount requested. Awards are primarily for organizations in eastern Washington, with other locations considered based on need, and must relate to community service, health, education, or support for disadvantaged or otherwise needy people.
- Review Cycle
- June 30.
- Deadline
- June 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Joann Gossett
Mailing address: PO Box 936, Davenport, WA 99122
Phone: (509) 725-3251
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Morning Star Boys Ranch ($55K). Together the top 10 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 169 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated geographic preference is for organizations in eastern Washington, while other locations may be considered based on need. In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington; 2% each went to recipients in Idaho, Arizona, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 29 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $167K (2020). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Star Boys Ranch Spokane, WA | Orphan facility | $55,000 |
| Harrington Lions Club Harrington, WA | Civic service organization | $6,000 |
| Lincoln Hospital Foundation Davenport, WA | Hospital | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Spokane Spokane, WA | Meals for elderly and shut-ins | $5,000 |
| Odessa Hospital Foundation Odessa, WA | Hospital | $5,000 |
| Harrington School District Harrington, WA | Education | $3,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic School Coeur d'Alene, ID | Education | $3,000 |
| Odessa School Distrct Odessa, WA | Education | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army Prescott, AZ | Assist homeless and low income | $3,000 |
| Special Olympics Washington Spokane, WA | Assist disabled individuals | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $417,785 | $61,205 | $133,173 | $128,000 | 29 | $61,205 | — |
| 2024 | $468,602 | $58,348 | $139,706 | $138,500 | 36 | $58,348 | — |
| 2023 | $546,626 | $56,679 | $102,612 | $99,500 | 35 | $56,679 | $26,307 |
| 2022 | $637,337 | $25,182 | $156,390 | $153,000 | 35 | $25,144 | $35,004 |
| 2021 | $798,368 | $56,884 | $158,541 | $155,500 | 34 | $37,601 | $39,212 |
| 2020 | $815,250 | $23,384 | $170,593 | $166,750 | 35 | $32,037 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes direct charitable activities that provide housing, education, and medical care for orphaned and abandoned boys; maintain the assets and support the operations of the Spokane Regional Law Enforcement Museum; and provide daily nutritious meals to elderly and shut-in people who otherwise would not regularly receive them.
Its 2025 grants included support for hospitals, schools, community service, meals for older people, and organizations assisting homeless people and people with disabilities. Among its grantees, Morning Star Boys Ranch describes its mission as building responsible adults by believing in youth and strengthening families and the community. Special Olympics Washington describes its mission as providing inclusive sports, health, and leadership programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Spokane Humane Society says it works to enrich the lives of animals and their companions through support, education, advocacy, and love.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $128,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $55,000, with a median of $3,000. It made 36 grants totaling $138,500 in 2024 and 35 grants totaling $99,500 in 2023.
The largest 2025 grant was $55,000 to Morning Star Boys Ranch for an orphan facility. Other notable awards included $6,000 to Harrington Lions Club for a civic service organization and $5,000 each to Lincoln Hospital Foundation, Meals on Wheels Spokane, and Odessa Hospital Foundation. The foundation also awarded $3,000 to organizations including Harrington School District, Holy Family Catholic School, Salvation Army, Special Olympics Washington, and Union Gospel Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists JoAnn Gossett as president and director, and Martha Gross as treasurer and director.
Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation is led by JoAnn Gossett, President Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
JoAnn Gossett
President Director
President & Director → President Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
$750 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Martha Gross
Treasurer Director
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation
How much does Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation give each year?
Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation gave $128K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $139K across 36 grants.
What is Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,414, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation give grants?
Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Spokane, WA (13 grants), Harrington, WA (5 grants), Davenport, WA (4 grants) and Odessa, WA (2 grants).
Does Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal rescue" (4 grants), "Education" (3 grants) and "Hospital" (3 grants).
Who are Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Morning Star Boys Ranch ($55,000), Harrington Lions Club ($6,000) and Lincoln Hospital Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation?
Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation reported $418K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $61K.
What does Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation fund?
The foundation describes direct charitable activities that provide housing, education, and medical care for orphaned and abandoned boys; maintain the assets and support the operations of the Spokane Regional Law Enforcement Museum; and provide daily nutritious meals to elderly and shut-in people who otherwise would not regularly receive them. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation?
Submit a written request including the organization’s name and contact information, the name of an authorized representative, the purpose of the request, and the amount requested. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation's EIN?
Edmund W and Darlene L Braune Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5114843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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