The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn
The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn is a private foundation based in Edina, Minnesota. It supports charitable organizations, with 2024 grants going primarily to Minnesota organizations working in education, housing, family services, and related areas.
The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn at a glance
In short: The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn gave $2.1M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $92K), mostly in Minnesota. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,107,668
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $91,638
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $53,399,672
- +7.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (90% 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 The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 Southdale Center, Edina, MN 55435
Phone: (763) 229-6148
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Great MN Schools ($275K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 46 grants of 111 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota and 10% to recipients in California. The filing reports 0% for Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 23 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $69K; repeat grants $96K. How we count
Medians: $63K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% 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 (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 $1.8M (2020) to $2.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great MN Schools Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $275,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA | General distributiontransfer of 900 shares of apple (fmv: $205,668; cost basis: $2,610) | $205,668 |
| Way to Grow Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support, Matching Grant | $140,000 |
| Jeremiah Program Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support, STEM Day Support | $130,000 |
| Beacon Interfaith Housing St. Paul, MN | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| Commonbond Communities St. Paul, MN | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| Aeon Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Dougherty Family College Minneapolis, MN | Full Scholarships for Ten Scholars | $100,000 |
| Teach for America-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
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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 | $53,399,672 | $2,480,751 | $2,353,483 | $2,107,668 | 23 | $2,282,589 | $1,895,107 | $2,556,450 |
| 2023 | $49,522,322 | $1,717,415 | $2,383,972 | $2,143,500 | 24 | $2,298,077 | $1,333,091 | $2,310,168 |
| 2022 | $44,334,138 | $2,136,206 | $2,918,234 | $2,670,000 | 19 | $2,797,570 | $1,673,853 | $2,377,133 |
| 2021 | $53,278,797 | $1,996,210 | $2,292,554 | $2,049,000 | 22 | $2,177,289 | $1,541,885 | $2,565,438 |
| 2020 | $50,252,903 | $1,990,518 | $2,069,065 | $1,845,000 | 23 | — | $1,552,062 | $2,243,928 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn reported a distributable amount of $2.6M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education organizations and organizations addressing affordable housing, homelessness, family services, and children’s development.
Grantee missions illustrate this work. Great MN Schools says that great schools are central to a just and thriving community and that every child should be able to attend a school that works. Way to Grow describes its work with parents and communities to help children in isolated families be born healthy, stay healthy, and be prepared for school. Simpson Housing Services says it houses, supports, and advocates for people experiencing homelessness.
Among housing grantees, CommonBond Communities describes its mission as building stable homes, strong futures, and vibrant communities, while Aeon says it creates and sustains quality affordable homes. Project for Pride in Living describes providing affordable housing, resident services, and career-readiness programs to help people build economic well-being.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 23 grants totaling $2,107,668 in 2024, compared with 24 grants totaling $2,143,500 in 2023 and 19 grants totaling $2,670,000 in 2022. In 2024, grants ranged from $2,000 to $275,000, with a median of $75,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $275,000 to Great MN Schools; $140,000 to Way to Grow; $130,000 to Jeremiah Program; $125,000 each to Beacon Interfaith Housing, CommonBond Communities, and Project for Pride in Living; and $100,000 each to Aeon, Dougherty Family College, Teach For America–Twin Cities, and Simpson Housing Services. Other listed awards included $75,000 to St. David’s Child Development & Family Services and $75,000 to Washburn Center for Children. The filing also lists a $205,668 distribution to Schwab Charitable Fund, described as a transfer of 900 shares of Apple.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Brandenborg as director/president, Laurie Douglass Brandenborg as director/secretary, Jason Brandenborg as executive director, and Kathryn Brandenborg as director.
The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn is led by Jason Brandenborg, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Brandenborg
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $149K (2024)
John Brandenborg
Director & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Brandenborg
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Douglass Brandenborg
Director & 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 $149K, to Jason Brandenborg (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn
How much does The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn give each year?
The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn gave $2.1M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 24 grants.
What is The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn's typical grant size?
The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $91,638, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn that year got $69K on average.
Where does The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn give grants?
The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn gives mostly in Minnesota: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (14 grants), St. Paul, MN (4 grants) and Minnetonka, MN (2 grants).
Does The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn's largest grantees?
The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include Great MN Schools ($275,000), Schwab Charitable Fund ($205,668) and Way to Grow ($140,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn?
The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn reported $53.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (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 Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education organizations and organizations addressing affordable housing, homelessness, family services, and children’s development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn's EIN?
The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1958170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Douglass Brandenborg Family Fdn 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 November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 October 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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