Ray and Jessica Brandt Family Foundation
The Ray and Jessica Brandt Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Metairie, Louisiana. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations, totaling $259,905 in 2022.
Ray and Jessica Brandt Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $26
- +0.0% vs 2023
- 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 Ray and Jessica Brandt Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 203 Sycamore Dr, Metairie, LA 70005-4026
Phone: (504) 837-2088
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ray and Jessica Brandt Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 57 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is Ray and Jessica Brandt Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $26K repeat.
- 50% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $152K (2020) to $260K (2022). In 2022 it made 10 grants totaling $260K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | Provide cash assistance to charitable organizations in the community. | $120,705 |
| Ejgh Foundation Metairie, LA | Provide cash assistance to charitable organizations in the community. | $30,000 |
| Archbishop Rummel High School Metairie, LA | Provide cash assistance to charitable organizations in the community. | $27,500 |
| Archbishop Chapelle High School Metairie, LA | Provide cash assistance to charitable organizations in the community. | $26,000 |
| American Heart Association Metairie, LA | Provide cash assistance to charitable organizations in the community. | $20,000 |
| Magnolia School Jefferson, LA | Provide cash assistance to charitable organizations in the community. | $10,000 |
| UNCF New Orleans, LA | Provide cash assistance to charitable organizations in the community. | $10,000 |
| Stmichaels Special School New Orleans, LA | Provide cash assistance to charitable organizations in the community. | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Dominican High School New Orleans, LA | Provide cash assistance to charitable organizations in the community. | $5,000 |
| Mount Carmel Academy New Orleans, LA | Provide cash assistance to charitable organizations in the community. | $700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $26 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $26 | — | $259,905 | $259,905 | 10 | $259,905 | $3,913 |
| 2021 | $266,931 | — | $257,027 | $257,027 | 22 | $257,027 | $21,152 |
| 2020 | $523,958 | $507,500 | $151,750 | $151,500 | 25 | — | $24,383 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 10 grants totaling $259,905 in 2022, 22 grants totaling $257,027 in 2021, and 25 grants totaling $151,500 in 2020. Average grant amounts were approximately $25,991 in 2022, $11,683 in 2021, and $6,060 in 2020.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jessica Brandt is listed as a director on the foundation’s 2024 filing.
Ray and Jessica Brandt Family Foundation is led by Jessica Brandt, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessica Brandt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Julie Hartline (2020–2022) — Director
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 Ray and Jessica Brandt Family Foundation
How large is Ray and Jessica Brandt Family Foundation?
Ray and Jessica Brandt Family Foundation reported $26 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How do I apply for a grant from Ray and Jessica Brandt Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ray and Jessica Brandt Family Foundation's EIN?
Ray and Jessica Brandt Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3405271. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ray and Jessica Brandt 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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