Private foundation · EIN 38-2750356 · Naples, Florida

David a Brandon 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: 28 grants paid, $130K total, median $1,500. 11% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
28
$130K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in FL
11%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Red CrossWashington, DCGeneral support$50K
Michigan Thanksgiving Parade FoundationDetroit, MIGeneral support$22K
Dixboro United Methodist ChurchAnn Arbor, MIGeneral support$13K
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXGeneral support$10K
American Cancer SocietySouthfield, MIGeneral support$2,500
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture ProjectAsheville, NCGeneral support$2,500
Chelsea Hockey AssociationChelsea, MIGeneral support$2,500
Compassion InternationalColorado Springs, COGeneral support$2,500
I Understand Love HealsAda, MIGeneral support$2,500
Building Dreams FoundationNaples, FLGeneral support$2,500
Marine Corps Reserve Toys for TotsTriangle, VAGeneral support$2,500
Dixboro Village GreenAnn Arbor, MIGeneral support$2,275
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral support$2,200
Mending Broker HeartsColorado Springs, COGeneral support$2,000
Bridge Bread BakerySt Louis, MOGeneral support$1,000
Nc Wildlife AssocWashington, DCGeneral support$1,000
Pelotonia CancerColumbus, OHGeneral support$1,000
Southern Appalachian Highlands ConservancyAsheville, NCGeneral support$1,000
World VisionTacoma, WAGeneral support$1,000
Western Golf Association Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, ILGeneral support$1,000
Nicklaus Children's Health Care FoundationNorth Palm Beach, FLGeneral support$1,000
Ram Veterans FoundationHerndon, VAGeneral support$1,000
Food GatherersAnn Arbor, MIGeneral support$500
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLGeneral support$500
Isaiah 117Elizabethton, TNGeneral support$500
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIGeneral support$400
Leadership InstituteArlington, VAGeneral support$250
Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MIGeneral support$250

By state: District of Columbia 2 · Michigan 9 · Texas 1 · Colorado 2 · Florida 3 · Virginia 3

About this foundation

David a Brandon Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida, tax-exempt since 1987. 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 David a Brandon 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 David a Brandon Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $130K across 28 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does David a Brandon Foundation give?

District of Columbia (2 grants), Michigan (9 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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