Private foundation · EIN 11-3789260 · Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Brenden Mann Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 41 grants paid, $813K total, median $7,500.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
41
$813K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in SD
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2024

41 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CABm chair in law and$250K
Three Thirty Three ArtsWalnut Creek, CAArtscaping for downtown$65K
Vegas Golden Knights Foundation IncLas Vegas, NVGeneral operating support$57K
Variety Boys and Girls ClubLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$40K
Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment CommissionLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$35K
Camping & Education FoundationCincinnati, OHCamperships to camp$32K
Friends for Las Vegas Metropolitan Police DepartmentLas Vegas, NVGeneral operating support$28K
Todos Santos Business Association Arts Foundation IncConcord, CAConcord community$28K
Aguilas Centro Familiar CristianoLas Vegas, NVGeneral operating support$26K
Israeli-American CouncilWoodland Hills, CAGeneral operating support$25K
Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer FoundationLas Vegas, NVMental health counseling$25K
Discovery Childrens MuseumLas Vegas, NVGeneral operating support$20K
Variety the Childrens Charity of Southern California Tent 25Los Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$16K
Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers FoundationBurbank, CAGeneral operating support$15K
Cleveland Clinic FoundationCleveland, OHPower of love gala for keep$15K
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNBrca-related breast cancer$10K
Arts & Learning ConservatoryCosta Mesa, CAConservatory music program$10K
Aspen FilmAspen, COAspen film festival$10K
Behind the BlueLas Vegas, NVGeneral operating support$10K
Contra Costa County Sheriffs Search and RescueMartinez, CAWinter wilderness jackets$8,500
Opportunity Village FoundationLas Vegas, NVGeneral operating support$7,500
Youth Wintersports AlliancePark City, UTGeneral operating support$5,400
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncRye Brook, NYGeneral operating support$5,000
Foster Friday FoundationLas Vegas, NVGeneral operating support$5,000
Options for Life FoundationCalabasas, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
Aoki FoundationSherman Oaks, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
Hounds and Heroes IncMarina del Rey, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
Opportunity International IncChicago, ILGeneral operating support$5,000
Her TooCalabasas, CABreast cancer treatment$5,000
Jewish Federation of Las VegasLas Vegas, NVAnnual united women's$5,000
The Animal FoundationLas Vegas, NVAce and best of show$5,000
The Shade Tree IncLas Vegas, NVGeneral operating support$5,000
Chp 11-99 FoundationCosta Mesa, CAGeneral operating for$5,000
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital IncMemphis, TNGeneral operating support$3,215
Variety-The Childrens Charity of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, NVGeneral operating support$3,061
Nevada Ballet TheatreLas Vegas, NVGeneral operating support$2,900
East Bay Golf FoundationConcord, CAGeneral operating support$2,500
For the TroopsSimi Valley, CAGeneral operating support$2,500
Sheriffs Charities IncDanville, CAGeneral operating support$2,500
Henderson Cowboys Youth FootballHenderson, NVGeneral operating support$2,000
American Diabetes Association IncArlington, VAGeneral operating support$1,500

By state: California 18 · Nevada 14 · Ohio 2 · Minnesota 1 · Colorado 1 · Utah 1

About this foundation

Brenden Mann Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, administered in care of Dorsey & Whitney Trust Company Ll, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Brenden Mann Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Brenden Mann Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $813K across 41 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Brenden Mann Foundation give?

California (18 grants), Nevada (14 grants), Ohio (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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