The Brant Foundation Inc
The Brant Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Harrisonburg, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $364K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $32K.
The Brant Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Brant Foundation Inc gave $19K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,000
- -17.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,714
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $364,043
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Brant Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Blue Ridge Area Food Bank ($5K). Together the top 6 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Brant Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2022) to $23K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Verona, VA | Unrestricted supportof food bankprograms | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Harrisonburg, VA | Unrestricted supportof work withhomeless | $2,500 |
| Valley Program for Aging Services Inc Waynesboro, VA | Unrestricted support for workwith older persons | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army Staunton, VA | Unrestrictedsupport of workwith homeless | $2,500 |
| Massanutten Vocational Technical Center Foundation Harrisonburg, VA | unrestricted supportof vocationaleducation | $2,500 |
| Washington & Lee University Lexington, VA | educational scholarship | $2,000 |
| Valley Mission Inc Staunton, VA | Unrestrictedsupport of workwith homeless | $2,000 |
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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 | $364,043 | $34,014 | $25,482 | $19,000 | 7 | $23,519 | $32,351 | $23,465 |
| 2024 | $355,511 | $27,222 | $27,282 | $23,000 | 9 | $25,977 | $26,117 | $21,520 |
| 2023 | $355,571 | $17,350 | $26,589 | $22,000 | 9 | $25,049 | $16,205 | $20,525 |
| 2022 | $364,810 | $23,737 | $18,868 | $17,000 | 7 | $17,996 | $23,365 | $23,519 |
| 2021 | $359,941 | $29,220 | $21,183 | $18,000 | 7 | — | $28,453 | $23,060 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brant Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Brant Foundation Inc is led by Annette Brant, President on every filing since 2021; 4 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Annette Brant
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Melanie Lamb
Director
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
$250 (2022) → $250 (2025)
Emily Giron
Director
On filings since 2024
$250 (2025)
Michael Lamb
Director
On filings since 2024
$250 (2025)
Amy Rush
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Christine Worontzoff
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Cynthia Giron
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$250 (2022) → $250 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas Wilson (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $250, to Cynthia Giron (Treas/Sec). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Brant Foundation Inc
How much does The Brant Foundation Inc give each year?
The Brant Foundation Inc gave $19K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $23K across 9 grants.
What is The Brant Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Brant Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,714, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Brant Foundation Inc give grants?
The Brant Foundation Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Harrisonburg, VA (2 grants) and Staunton, VA (2 grants).
Does The Brant Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of The Brant Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Brant Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Brant Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Blue Ridge Area Food Bank ($5,000), Salvation Army ($5,000 across 2 grants) and Valley Program for Aging Services Inc ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Brant Foundation Inc?
The Brant Foundation Inc reported $364K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Brant Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Brant Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2000681. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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