Private foundation · EIN 47-5373459 · Silverton, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Brenden 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $1.7M total, median $225K. 67% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$1.7M
Median grant
$225K
Stays in OR
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$31M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Silver Falls School DistrictSilverton, ORScotts mills reading program; support of 22 teams; bond support; kindergarten program$570K
Barrow Neurological FoundationPhoenix, AZT1d research$500K
Military Warriors Support FoundationSan Antonio, TXHomes 4 wounded heros$250K
Santiam Hospital & ClinicsStayton, ORWomens clinic remodel$200K
Children's Cancer AssociationPortland, ORMentorship/music in oregon$120K
Silver Creek FellowshipSilverton, ORMission of hope$50K

By state: Oregon 4 · Arizona 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Brenden Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Silverton, Oregon, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.7M across 6 grants, a median of $225K.

Where does Brenden Family Foundation give?

Oregon (4 grants), Arizona (1 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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