Tr Uw Charles I Branan

SAINT LOUIS, MO EIN: 58-6026401

TR UW Charles I Branan is a private foundation established under the will of Charles I. Branan, who died in 1929. The foundation operates as a charitable trust and is formally known as the Mary Allen Lindsey Branan Foundation, named in memory of Charles I. Branan's mother (born 1830, died 1915). The foundation is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, though it maintains historical connections to Georgia where Mr. Branan resided.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$26.9M

+2.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.4M

+13.6% YoY

Grant Count

149

-1.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

+15.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tr Uw Charles I Branan reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission is to promote the relief of suffering and support other charitable purposes. Specific focus areas include:

Health
Human services
Environment
Religion
Public/society benefit

The foundation prioritizes aid for flood victims and disaster relief, as well as care for the sick, feeble, helpless, and orphans.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

** Grants typically range from $10,000 to $20,000.

Average Grant

of $10,200.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations in Georgia.

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $2.5M (97%)

District of Columbia $20K (1%)

Oregon $20K (1%)

Pennsylvania $15K (1%)

New York $13K (0%)

+4 more states

States

Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Maryland New York Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Utah Virginia

Cities

AcworthAlpharettaAthensAtlantaAugustaAustellBall GroundBartlettBeavertonBrookhavenBrooklynBufordByronCantonCartersvilleCedartownChambleeClarkstonClevelandCollege Park

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $26,323,595 (as of 2023)
Total Giving: $1,238,900 (most recent filing)
Annual Revenue: Approximately $1.4 million

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$26,884,578	$26,323,595	$26,625,369
Revenue	$2,282,594	$1,205,628	$1,363,569
Expenses	$1,780,837	$1,554,846	$1,940,137
Qualifying Distributions	$1,541,254	$1,357,263	$1,645,034
Net Investment Income	$2,030,723	$943,541	$1,113,254
Distributable Amount	$1,710,803	$1,508,827	$1,492,936

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Tr Uw Charles I Branan

Foundation

Mary Allen Lindsey Branan Foundation Grant

TR UW CHARLES I BRANAN

Amount

US $10,000 - US $20,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Zaban Paradies Center ($20,000), Covenant House Georgia Inc ($15,000), Harmony House Domestic Violence Shelter ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SER FAMILIA INC BUFORD, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
OUR HOUSE INC DECATUR, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$12,500
KIDZ2LEADERS INC MARIETTA, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
FAMILY HERITAGE FOUNDATION INC STONE MOUNTAIN, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
CANCER NAVIGATORS INC ROME, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
TRUANCY INTERVENTION PROJECT ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
COVENANT HOUSE GEORGIA INC ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$15,000
MY SISTER'S PLACE GAINESVILLE, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
KATES CLUB INC ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
HARMONY HOUSE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER LAGRANGE, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Wells Fargo Bank N.A. - Trustee

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
WELLS FARGO BANK N A	TRUSTEE	1	$188,755

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tr Uw Charles I Branan fund?

The foundation's mission is to promote the relief of suffering and support other charitable purposes. Specific focus areas include: • Health • Human services • Environment • Religion • Public/society benefit The foundation prioritizes aid for flood victims and disaster relief, as well as care for the sick, feeble, helpless, and orphans.

How do I apply for a grant from Tr Uw Charles I Branan?

**Grant Size:** Grants typically range from $10,000 to $20,000. **Annual Giving:** The foundation distributed $1,238,900 in total giving based on the most recent IRS 990 filing (2023). **Grant Activity:** The foundation has made approximately 150 grants, with a median grant size of $10,000 and an average grant size of $10,200. **Eligible Organizations:** The foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations.

Where does Tr Uw Charles I Branan make grants?

The foundation primarily supports organizations in Georgia.

What size grants does Tr Uw Charles I Branan award?

In 2024, Tr Uw Charles I Branan awarded 149 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Tr Uw Charles I Branan required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Tr Uw Charles I Branan reported a distributable amount of $1.7M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.