Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation

FRANKLIN, IN EIN: 35-1697364

The Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation Inc is an independent foundation established in 1987 in Indiana. The foundation is based in Franklin, Indiana and operates as a grantmaking organization supporting charitable causes in its region.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.8M

-2.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$358K

+30.5% YoY

Grant Count

+16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+11.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $242K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Grantmaking

The foundation provides operating support to charitable organizations. Recent grant activity includes:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation focuses on Indiana, particularly the Johnson County area and Franklin region.

Grant Distribution by State

Indiana $1.5M (100%)

District of Columbia $4K (0%)

States

District of Columbia Indiana

Cities

BargersvilleCambyColumbusFranklinGreenwoodIndianapolisTrafalgarWashingtonWhiteland

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,791,097	$3,867,209	$4,098,627
Revenue	$331,874	$88,352	$274,079
Expenses	$408,364	$321,309	$353,661
Qualifying Distributions	$372,498	$286,251	$308,484
Net Investment Income	$295,442	$100,306	$241,715
Distributable Amount	$242,289	$229,338	$248,684

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

128 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Franklin College of Indiana ($52,500), Franklin Education Connection ($37,500), Humane Society of Johnson Co ($36,712).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ASSIST Indiana Franklin, IN	Support educational material to teach aboutpreventing child abuse	$1,850
Butler University Indianapolis, IN	ScholarshipFunds	$10,000
Clark Pleasant Education Foundation Whiteland, IN	Warrior Way behavioralincentive program,fall grant	$17,500
Discover Downtown Franklin Inc Franklin, IN	Support varioussoftware subscriptions	$5,000
Leadership Johnson County Franklin, IN	Matching grant,support transitionto independent entity	$25,000
Girls Inc of Franklin Franklin, IN	Operational supportand strategic goalsand plans	$25,000
Franklin Parks & Recreation Dept Franklin, IN	Sponsoship of Vendor Plaza,Public Art Advisory,Arts at the Amp	$15,500
Habitat for Humanity Franklin, IN	Support missionand ministry/operating	$5,000
Johnson Co Community Foundation Franklin, IN	2025 Color the CountyMural Program	$10,000
Johnson Co Community Foundation Franklin, IN	Dollars forScholars program	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Brooke Worland	President/Dir	2	$3,171
Dustin Huddleston	Secretary/Dir	1	$9,300
Alison Betts	Treasurer/Dir	2	$3,656

Recent Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has made recent grants to Franklin College, demonstrating ongoing support for educational institutions in its service area.

Branigan Foundation presents Franklin College with $56K grant - Local News

Location & Contact

Address: PO Box 661, Franklin, IN 46131-0661, United States

Telephone: 317-736-5121

EIN: 35-1697364

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation?

The foundation provides operating support to charitable organizations. Recent grant activity includes: • $56,000 grant to Franklin College • $50,000 grant to Franklin College The foundation has also established the Elba L. and Gene Portteus Branigin Fund through the Johnson County Community Foundation to provide operating support.

Where does Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation make grants?

The foundation focuses on Indiana, particularly the Johnson County area and Franklin region.

What size grants does Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation award?

In 2024, Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $358K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $242K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2019–2024.