The Brandon Family Foundation
The Brandon Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cleveland Heights, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $313K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $34K.
The Brandon Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Brandon Family Foundation gave $29K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,000
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,222
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $312,623
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Brandon Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jacob's Hope ($5K). Together the top 9 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Brandon Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2022) to $40K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob's Hope Springfield, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Thea Bowman Center Cleveland, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Church of the Saviour Cleveland Heights, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Shaker Schools Foundation Shaker Heights, OH | General Support | $3,000 |
| Club 24 Inc Cleveland Heights, OH | General Support | $2,000 |
| Stella Maris Cleveland, OH | General Support | $2,000 |
| Camp Fitch YMCA North Springfield, PA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation Cleveland, OH | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $312,623 | $34,524 | $29,219 | $29,000 | 9 | $29,144 | $34,449 | $23,483 |
| 2023 | $307,318 | $22,681 | $31,787 | $26,000 | 9 | $30,512 | $22,606 | $18,329 |
| 2022 | $316,424 | $50,335 | $29,763 | $26,000 | 7 | $27,652 | $50,224 | $17,128 |
| 2021 | $295,852 | $106,208 | $42,220 | $38,000 | 12 | $42,109 | $106,097 | $19,396 |
| 2020 | $231,864 | $25,952 | $43,637 | $39,500 | 14 | — | $25,841 | $16,287 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brandon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Brandon Family Foundation is led by Edward M Brandon, Trustee, President, Trustee, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward M Brandon
Trustee, President, Trustee, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Brandon Webster
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly A Marzullo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert P Brandon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William M Brandon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Brandon Family Foundation
How much does The Brandon Family Foundation give each year?
The Brandon Family Foundation gave $29K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 9 grants.
What is The Brandon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Brandon Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,222, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Brandon Family Foundation give grants?
The Brandon Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (4 grants) and Cleveland Heights, OH (2 grants).
Does The Brandon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Brandon Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Brandon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Brandon Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jacob's Hope ($5,000), Thea Bowman Center ($5,000) and Church of the Saviour ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Brandon Family Foundation?
The Brandon Family Foundation reported $313K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Brandon Family Foundation's EIN?
The Brandon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1786777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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