R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation
R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Junction City, Kansas. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations and activities, with most grant dollars going to Kansas recipients.
R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation at a glance
In short: R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation gave $293K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Kansas. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $292,768
- +52.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +60.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,913
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $3,814,006
- -9.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (17 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (98% 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 R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1005, Junction City, KS 66441
Phone: (785) 341-1297
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Geary Community Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $270K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 143 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was Kansas 98%, Missouri 2%, and Illinois 1%. The listed awards included recipients in Junction City and other Kansas communities, as well as a grant to Missouri Southern State in Joplin, Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
Is R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 33 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 140% 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 $192K (2023) to $417K (2020). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $293K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Geary Community Foundation Junction City, KS | Match Day | $100,000 |
| Geary County Food Pantry Junction City, KS | Building Fund | $50,000 |
| CL Hoover Opera House Junction City, KS | Fundraiser | $27,368 |
| Geary Rehabilitation Pediatrics Junction City, KS | Donation | $25,000 |
| Junction City Main Street Junction City, KS | Revitilizing & Renewing Downtown | $20,000 |
| Wareham Hall Manhattan, KS | Renovation Donation | $20,000 |
| 410 Irish Den Chapman, KS | Roof Replacement Donation | $11,500 |
| Freedom Fest Junction City, KS | Donation | $5,000 |
| Missouri Southern State Joplin, MO | Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Quality Play for All Junction City, KS | Donation | $4,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,814,006 | $261,154 | $640,754 | $292,768 | 37 | $292,768 | $130,328 | $208,460 |
| 2023 | $4,191,547 | $-32,771 | $499,955 | $191,590 | 23 | $191,590 | $150,606 | $202,071 |
| 2022 | $4,713,795 | $301,305 | $590,291 | $254,217 | 27 | $254,217 | $188,176 | $220,077 |
| 2021 | $5,000,939 | $752,000 | $604,754 | $304,395 | 31 | $304,395 | $312,391 | $245,156 |
| 2020 | $4,866,129 | $567,167 | $715,338 | $416,690 | 25 | — | $147,404 | $223,919 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $208K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for varied community organizations and activities. The Geary County Food Pantry describes its mission as providing food for hungry people in Geary County, Kansas. Junction City Main Street says it works to preserve and share the city’s history and support a positive downtown experience. Wareham Hall says it builds community connection, inspiration, and growth through the arts. The 410 Irish Den describes its work as creating a safe, enjoyable space for area youth and ministering to the Chapman community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $292,768. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $100,000, with a median grant of $1,500. The largest awards included $100,000 to Greater Geary Community Foundation for “Match Day,” $50,000 to Geary County Food Pantry for its building fund, $27,368 to CL Hoover Opera House for a fundraiser, and $25,000 to Geary Rehabilitation Pediatrics as a donation. Other awards included $20,000 to Junction City Main Street for downtown revitalization and $20,000 to Wareham Hall for renovation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists F Robert Bramlage as president, Patricia Wertzberger as secretary, and Theresa Bramlage as treasurer. Directors listed are Clint Francis, Kaysie Francis, Richard Bazan, Jenni Bazan, Mark Edwards, Sally Edwards, and Jerry Lonergan.
R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation is led by F. Robert Bramlage, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
F. Robert Bramlage
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Bazan
Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$59K (2020) → $65K (2024)
Clint Francis
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenni Bazan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaysie Francis
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Edwards
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Edwards
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Lonergan
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Bramlage
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$63K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Patricia Wertzberger
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $75K, to Theresa Bramlage (Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation
How much does R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation give each year?
R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation gave $293K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $192K across 23 grants.
What is R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation's typical grant size?
R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $7,913, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation give grants?
R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Junction City, KS (19 grants) and Manhattan, KS (8 grants).
Does R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship" (9 grants), "Donation" (8 grants) and "Scholarship" (8 grants).
Who are R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation's largest grantees?
R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Geary Community Foundation ($100,000), Geary County Food Pantry ($50,750 across 2 grants) and CL Hoover Opera House ($27,368), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation?
R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $293K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $208K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for varied community organizations and activities. The Geary County Food Pantry describes its mission as providing food for hungry people in Geary County, Kansas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation's EIN?
R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4648024. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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