The Brannan Family Foundation
The Brannan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Torrance, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including universities, a medical center, and organizations working in areas such as public safety, the arts, and wildlife conservation.
The Brannan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Brannan Family Foundation gave $28K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,424
- -37.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,777
- -22.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $967,779
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Brannan Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 10250, Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: (310) 748-1276
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Brannan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Loyola Marymont University ($10K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in California (57%), Colorado (19%), Tennessee (7%), Washington (4%), and Arizona (4%). These figures describe the reported distribution of grant dollars; the filing also lists grants to recipients in Hawaii and Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Brannan Family Foundation gives
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 629% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 61% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $46K (2024). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola Marymont University Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Boulder Co Univ Denver, CO | Donation | $3,500 |
| Boulder County Fire Fighters Assn Golden, CO | Donation | $2,000 |
| Torrance Mem Medical Center Torrance, CA | Donation | $1,661 |
| Kurt Caselli Fndn Camarillo, CA | Donation | $1,623 |
| Gary Sinese Assn Nashville, TN | Donation | $1,040 |
| Back Country Discovery Routes Seattle, WA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | Donation | $1,000 |
| Deaf West Theater Group Studio City, CA | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Beautifully Flawed Foundation Princeville, HI | Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $967,779 | $63,883 | $33,034 | $28,424 | 16 | $28,424 | $63,883 | $46,755 |
| 2024 | $936,930 | $59,691 | $48,867 | $45,595 | 20 | $45,595 | $59,691 | $45,047 |
| 2023 | $926,106 | $26,303 | $40,544 | $21,300 | 17 | $21,300 | $26,303 | $45,595 |
| 2022 | $940,347 | $255,891 | $9,223 | $3,900 | 3 | $3,900 | $249,313 | $45,956 |
| 2021 | $381,516 | $212 | $26,748 | $15,625 | 9 | $15,625 | $212 | $48,246 |
| 2020 | $408,052 | $16 | $13,635 | $13,625 | 7 | — | $16 | $42,453 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brannan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Alliance Defending Freedom describes its mission as advancing what it calls every person’s God-given right to live and speak the truth. The Wildland Firefighter Foundation says it supports fallen or injured firefighters and their families and educates the public about wildland fires and firefighters.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $28,424. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000.
Among its largest reported grants were $10,000 to Loyola Marymount University, $3,500 to Boulder CO Univ, $2,000 to Boulder County Fire Fighters Assn, and $1,661 to Torrance Mem Medical Center. Other listed grants included $1,623 to Kurt Caselli Fndn; $1,040 to Gary Sin ese Assn; and $1,000 each to Back Country Discovery Routes, Alliance Defending Freedom, Deaf West Theater Group, The Beautifully Flawed Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, and Wildland Firefighter Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Walter S Brannan as president; Matthew Brannan as treasurer; Sheryl L Jung as secretary; and Jennifer Robbins, Covi Brannan, Adelaide Brannan, Wesrley Brannan, and Isabella C Brannan as board members.
The Brannan Family Foundation is led by Walter S. Brannan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Walter S. Brannan
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Adelaide Brannan
Board Mamber
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Covi Brannan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Isabella C. Brannan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Robbins
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew Brannan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sheryl L. Jung
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wesrley Brannan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Brannan Family Foundation
How much does The Brannan Family Foundation give each year?
The Brannan Family Foundation gave $28K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $46K across 20 grants.
What is The Brannan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Brannan Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,777, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Brannan Family Foundation give grants?
The Brannan Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (19%) and Tennessee (7%).
Does The Brannan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Brannan Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (16 grants).
Who are The Brannan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Brannan Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Loyola Marymont University ($10,000), Boulder Co Univ ($3,500) and Boulder County Fire Fighters Assn ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Brannan Family Foundation?
The Brannan Family Foundation reported $968K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Brannan Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Alliance Defending Freedom describes its mission as advancing what it calls every person’s God-given right to live and speak the truth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Brannan Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 The Brannan Family Foundation's EIN?
The Brannan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4664171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Brannan 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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