Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation
The Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation is a private foundation based in Franklin, Indiana. It makes grants for qualified charitable activities; its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations and an individual recipient in Indiana.
Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation at a glance
In short: Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation gave $398K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Indiana. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $398,499
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,741
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,024,843
- +6.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (6 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% 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 Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Alison Betts with a written application containing complete information about the organization and proposed use of the grant.
- Contact
Application contact: Alison Betts
Mailing address: PO Box 661, Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: (317) 736-5121
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Franklin College of Indiana ($56K). Together the top 10 received $255K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($49,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 134 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Indiana. The listed recipients include organizations in Franklin and other Indiana communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 25 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 174% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $245K (2020) to $398K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $398K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin College of Indiana Franklin, IN | Branigin Engaged Learning program research and dev | $56,000 |
| Humane Society of Johnson CO Franklin, IN | Low Cost SpayNeuter Clinic project support | $50,000 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $49,500 |
| Girls Inc of Franklin Franklin, IN | Operational support and strategic goals and plans | $25,000 |
| Clark Pleasant Education Foundation Whiteland, IN | Support of CPEFs annual Fall teacher grant cycle | $20,000 |
| Johnson County Community Foundation Franklin, IN | Support Early Care Education Initiatives in JoCo | $20,000 |
| Tara Treatment Center Franklin, IN | Support purchase of vehicles for treatment program | $20,000 |
| Franklin Parks Recreation Dept Franklin, IN | Sponsorship of Vendor PlazaPublic Art AdvisoryAr | $15,500 |
| Franklin Symphonic Council Franklin, IN | Public music presentation and support of mission | $12,500 |
| Leadership Johnson County Franklin, IN | Support purchase of custom utility trailer w shel | $10,704 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,024,843 | $691,140 | $457,502 | $398,499 | 29 | $415,437 | $655,902 | $238,377 |
| 2024 | $3,791,097 | $331,874 | $408,364 | $357,790 | 28 | $372,498 | $295,442 | $242,289 |
| 2023 | $3,867,209 | $88,352 | $321,309 | $274,151 | 24 | $286,251 | $100,306 | $229,338 |
| 2022 | $4,098,627 | $274,079 | $353,661 | $293,089 | 25 | $308,484 | $241,715 | $248,684 |
| 2021 | $4,178,220 | $546,326 | $375,315 | $320,556 | 28 | $339,108 | $507,427 | $267,282 |
| 2020 | $4,007,493 | $52,293 | $299,619 | $245,290 | 23 | — | $94,118 | $230,172 |
| 2019 | $4,254,394 | $309,664 | $351,182 | $276,145 | 31 | — | $264,188 | $230,773 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $238K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for education, animal welfare, community initiatives, treatment services, arts and public spaces, and literacy.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations it has supported. Franklin College of Indiana describes its mission as empowering students through experiential education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. Tara Treatment Center says it provides consultation and residential, transitional residential, and outpatient programs for individuals with chemical dependency problems. Johnson County Community Foundation describes its work as enhancing quality of life in the county through community endowments, grantmaking, and leadership on community issues.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $398,499. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $56,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $56,000 to Franklin College of Indiana for its Branigin Engaged Learning program’s research and development, and $50,000 to the Humane Society of Johnson County for a low-cost spay/neuter clinic project. Other grants included $39,000 to an individual recipient for student-success support; $25,000 to Girls Inc. of Franklin for operational support and strategic goals and plans; and $20,000 each to Clark-Pleasant Education Foundation, Johnson County Community Foundation, and Tara Treatment Center. The filing also lists $10,000 to Butler University for scholarship funds.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications should be written and include complete information about the submitting organization and proposed use of the grant. Awards must support a qualified charitable activity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alison Betts as Treasurer and Director, Brooke Worland as President and Director, and Dustin Huddleston as Secretary and Director.
Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alison Betts
Treasurerdirector
Treasurer & Director → Treasurerdirector, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Brooke Worland
Presidentdirector
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2020
President & Director → Presidentdirector, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Dustin Huddleston
Secretarydirector
Secretary & Director → Secretarydirector, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $13K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: John M Chiarotti (2019–2021) — Past President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $13K, to Dustin Huddleston (SecretaryDirector). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation
How much does Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation give each year?
Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation gave $398K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $358K across 28 grants.
What is Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation's typical grant size?
Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,741, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation give grants?
Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Franklin, IN (19 grants), Greenwood, IN (2 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (2 grants).
Does Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation's largest grantees?
Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Franklin College of Indiana ($56,000), Humane Society of Johnson CO ($50,000) and Johnson County Community Foundation ($35,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($49,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation?
Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $415K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $238K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for education, animal welfare, community initiatives, treatment services, arts and public spaces, and literacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation?
Contact Alison Betts with a written application containing complete information about the organization and proposed use of the grant. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation's EIN?
Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1697364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 20, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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