John & Orah Brandt Foundation
The John & Orah Brandt Foundation is a private foundation based in Nampa, Idaho. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Idaho, including schools, universities, religious organizations, and community-service nonprofits.
John & Orah Brandt Foundation at a glance
In short: John & Orah Brandt Foundation gave $1.7M across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in Idaho. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,654,000
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $53,355
- +29.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $34,265,765
- +12.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John & Orah Brandt Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a request letter as the application material, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: John Orah Brandt Foundation
Mailing address: 203 11Th Ave So, Nampa, ID 83651
Phone: (208) 466-7821
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John & Orah Brandt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cole Valley Christian School ($180K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 171 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John & Orah Brandt Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 31 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 97% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $995K (2020) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cole Valley Christian School Boise, ID | Unrestricted Gift | $180,000 |
| Nampa Salvation Army Nampa, ID | Unrestricted Gift | $150,000 |
| Quaker Hill Conference McCall, ID | Unrestricted Gifts | $145,000 |
| Boise Rescue Mission Boise, ID | Unrestricted Gift | $100,000 |
| Idaho Freedom Foundation Inc Boise, ID | Unrestricted Gift | $100,000 |
| Nampa Christian School Nampa, ID | Unrestricted Gift | $100,000 |
| Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID | Unrestricted Gift | $100,000 |
| International Missionary Network Nampa, ID | Unrestricted Gift | $90,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Meridian, ID | Unrestricted Gift | $86,000 |
| Love Inc Nampa, ID | Unrestricted Gift | $80,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 filing reports 35 grants, and the 2022 filing reports 36 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,265,765 | $5,549,202 | $2,106,954 | $1,654,000 | 31 | $1,654,000 | $5,174,067 | $1,448,340 |
| 2023 | $30,439,170 | $6,857,915 | $1,838,182 | $1,438,500 | 35 | $1,438,500 | $6,554,819 | $992,979 |
| 2022 | $26,068,832 | $2,264,492 | $1,556,357 | $1,240,100 | 36 | $1,240,100 | $1,978,866 | $968,887 |
| 2021 | $25,279,619 | $4,651,050 | $1,590,198 | $1,252,694 | 35 | $1,252,694 | $4,376,085 | $936,993 |
| 2020 | $21,475,529 | $528,947 | $1,254,627 | $994,500 | 34 | — | $272,599 | $794,100 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John & Orah Brandt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Northwest Nazarene University describes its mission as integrating Christian faith with the intellectual and spiritual development of students. Idaho Freedom Foundation says it advocates for individual liberty, personal responsibility, private property rights, economic freedom, and limited, transparent government. International Missionary Network says it provides education and pastoral training in India and elsewhere, and mentors at-risk youth in Nampa.
Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions involve classical Christian education, guiding students in Christian faith, inviting people to take steps toward God, job and life-skills training for young adults, and mentoring young people aging out of foster care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $1,654,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $180,000, with a median of $30,000. The largest awards included $180,000 to Cole Valley Christian School, $150,000 to Nampa Salvation Army, $145,000 to Quaker Hill Conference, and $100,000 each to Boise Rescue Mission, Idaho Freedom Foundation, Nampa Christian School, and Northwest Nazarene University. The listed purposes for these awards were unrestricted gifts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jon Barnes, Judge Jr Schiller, Robert Rathbone, Don Anderson, and Mike Siegersma as trustees.
John & Orah Brandt Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Don Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jon Barnes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judge Jr Schiller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Rathbone
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mike Siegersma
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Don K. Brandt (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about John & Orah Brandt Foundation
How much does John & Orah Brandt Foundation give each year?
John & Orah Brandt Foundation gave $1.7M across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 35 grants.
What is John & Orah Brandt Foundation's typical grant size?
John & Orah Brandt Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $53,355, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John & Orah Brandt Foundation give grants?
John & Orah Brandt Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (10 grants), Nampa, ID (9 grants) and Meridian, ID (7 grants).
Does John & Orah Brandt Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of John & Orah Brandt Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John & Orah Brandt Foundation's largest grantees?
John & Orah Brandt Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cole Valley Christian School ($180,000), Nampa Salvation Army ($150,000) and Quaker Hill Conference ($145,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John & Orah Brandt Foundation?
John & Orah Brandt Foundation reported $34.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John & Orah Brandt Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Northwest Nazarene University describes its mission as integrating Christian faith with the intellectual and spiritual development of students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John & Orah Brandt Foundation?
The filing lists a request letter as the application material, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John & Orah Brandt Foundation's EIN?
John & Orah Brandt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3124992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). John & Orah Brandt Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-and-orah-brandt-foundation-morg_aa7073552a414c34bf02d53109d8bd21
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