Private foundation · EIN 39-2043572 · Madison, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Brand Family 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: 8 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $30K. 75% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$1.5M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in WI
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WIFootball indoor practice facility fund, capital projects reserve fund, chazen museum of art excellence fund, paul shain graduate scholarshi…$1.0M
Varsity Collective Charitable Fund IncMadison, WIMen and women's basketball$350K
FIRST Tee South Central WisconsinMadison, WIGeneral donation2025 first tee cup$55K
Madison Children's MuseumMadison, WIProgram support$50K
Balance and Believe Foundation IncMadison, WIUw carbone cancer center$10K
United Way of Miami-Dade IncMiami, FLCommunity programscoconut grove cares inc$10K
Coconut Grove Cares IncMiami, FLProgram support$2,000
Agrace Foundation IncMadison, WIMemorials$1,000

By state: Wisconsin 6 · Florida 2

About this foundation

Brand Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Madison, Wisconsin, administered in care of Nathan F Brand, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Brand Family 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 Brand Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.5M across 8 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Brand Family Foundation give?

Wisconsin (6 grants), Florida (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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