Private foundation · EIN 54-6637308 · Alta, Wyoming · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Brendsel 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: 7 grants paid, $309K total, median $25K. 29% of grants stayed in Wyoming.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$309K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in WY
29%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Queen Anne's Conservation AssocCentreville, MDCharitable support$110K
Bay Journal MediaSeven Valleys, PACharitable support$100K
Good Shepherd Lutheran ChurchLevittown, NYCharitable support$50K
University of Wyoming SymphonyLaramie, WYCharitable support$25K
Hias IncSilverspring, MDCharitable support$20K
WetaArlington, VACharitable support$2,000
Wyoming Public MediaLaramie, WYCharitable support$2,000

By state: Maryland 2 · Pennsylvania 1 · New York 1 · Wyoming 2 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Brendsel Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Alta, Wyoming, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Brendsel 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 Brendsel Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $309K across 7 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Brendsel Family Foundation give?

Maryland (2 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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