Willow Branch Foundation
Willow Branch Foundation is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2025 filing states that it makes donations to preselected charitable organizations and is not involved in direct charitable activities.
Willow Branch Foundation at a glance
In short: Willow Branch Foundation gave $120K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $11K), top state Florida. 9% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $120,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $10,909
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $1,718,896
- -1.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (41% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Willow Branch Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1515 South Federal Highway Ste 201, Boca Raton, FL 33432-7404
Phone: (561) 395-2600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Willow Branch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Air Force Academy Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as 41% to Florida, 25% to Colorado, 15% to North Carolina, 8% to West Virginia, and 7% to Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Willow Branch Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 91% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+0%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 82% 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 (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2021) to $128K (2024). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force Academy Foundation Usaf Academy, CO | Business Finance Lab | $30,000 |
| BOK Towers Gardens Lake Wales, FL | Viewshed Acquisition Project | $25,000 |
| Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Winston-Salem, NC | Repair Projects in Linville Falls Area | $10,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy Harpers Ferry, WV | Trail restoration projects in Avery county nc and Carter county tn | $9,000 |
| Feeding Avery Families Inc Banner Elk, NC | To Finance Operations of Donee Organization | $8,000 |
| Shelburne Farms Shelburne, VT | To Finance Operations of Donee Organization | $8,000 |
| Florida Wildlife Corridor St Petersburg, FL | To Finance Operations of Donee Organization | $7,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Florida Chapter Winter Park, FL | To Finance Operations of Donee Organization | $7,000 |
| American Whitewater Springfield, OR | To Finance Operations of Donee Organization | $6,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Orlando, FL | To Finance Operations of Donee Organization | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,718,896 | $122,540 | $124,274 | $120,000 | 11 | $121,970 | $122,540 | $149,267 |
| 2025 | $1,743,569 | $122,591 | $122,804 | $120,000 | 11 | $122,150 | $122,591 | $119,160 |
| 2024 | $1,770,396 | $78,487 | $129,400 | $127,500 | 13 | $129,400 | $78,487 | $121,726 |
| 2023 | $1,821,309 | $73,807 | $121,500 | $120,000 | 13 | $121,500 | $73,807 | $131,666 |
| 2022 | $1,869,002 | $64,517 | $126,720 | $120,000 | 14 | $121,450 | $64,517 | $135,902 |
| 2021 | $1,931,205 | $249,685 | $123,813 | $120,000 | 14 | — | $249,685 | $123,397 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Willow Branch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $149K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2026 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting the U.S. Air Force Academy, protecting and maintaining trails and natural areas, providing food to people in need, promoting sustainable learning, conserving rivers, and supporting Florida State University’s intercollegiate athletics program. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $120,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median of $8,000.
Among its 2026 grants, the foundation awarded $30,000 to the Air Force Academy Foundation for a Business Finance Lab and $25,000 to Bok Towers Gardens for a viewshed acquisition project. Other grants included $10,000 to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation for repair projects in the Linville Falls area; $9,000 to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy for trail restoration projects in Avery County, North Carolina, and Carter County, Tennessee; and $8,000 each to Feeding Avery Families and Shelburne Farms. The foundation also awarded $7,000 each to Florida Wildlife Corridor and The Nature Conservancy Florida Chapter, and $6,000 to American Whitewater.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists John C. Luce and Donald E. Baker as trustees.
Willow Branch Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Donald E. Baker
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John C. Luce
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Willow Branch Foundation
How much does Willow Branch Foundation give each year?
Willow Branch Foundation gave $120K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $120K across 11 grants.
What is Willow Branch Foundation's typical grant size?
Willow Branch Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $8,000, and its average grant was $10,909, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Willow Branch Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Willow Branch Foundation give grants?
Willow Branch Foundation's top state is Florida, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (25%) and North Carolina (15%).
Does Willow Branch Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Willow Branch Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Finance Operations of Donee Organization" (7 grants).
Who are Willow Branch Foundation's largest grantees?
Willow Branch Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Air Force Academy Foundation ($30,000), BOK Towers Gardens ($25,000) and Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Willow Branch Foundation?
Willow Branch Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $149K (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 Willow Branch Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2026 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting the U.S. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Willow Branch Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Willow Branch Foundation's EIN?
Willow Branch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4753669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Willow Branch 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Willow Branch Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/willow-branch-foundation-morg_8f0774a8f45b43b9b63d0ce88a893d9a
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