Private foundation · EIN 94-3124771 · Rancho Mirage, California

Brautigam-Kaplan-Ostergaard 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: 11 grants paid, $394K total, median $15K. 45% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$394K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in CA
45%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Santa Fe OperaSanta Fe, NMProduction support for the opera rigoletto$250K
University of Wisconsin FoundationMilwaukee, WIFoundation fund for gender studies (student grants) and doctoral dissertation support.$25K
Palm Springs Art MuseumPalm Springs, CACabaret 88 program$25K
Pilchuck Glass SchoolSeattle, WAGeneral funding$25K
San Francisco BalletSan Francisco, CAGeneral funding$25K
Palm Springs Cultural CenterPalm Springs, CABroadway's best of the west$15K
Find Food BankIndio, CAGeneral funding$10K
Yucca Valley Material LabYucca Valley, CASupport for two residences working in glass$8,100
Central Park ConservancyNew York, NYGeneral funding$5,000
Santa Fe Chamber Music FestivalSanta Fe, NMSupport for 2025 season$5,000
Feline & Friends NmSante Fe, NMAnimal rescue$500

By state: New Mexico 3 · California 5 · Wisconsin 1 · Washington 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Brautigam-Kaplan-Ostergaard Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rancho Mirage, California, administered in care of David Kaplan, tax-exempt since 1990. 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 Brautigam-Kaplan-Ostergaard 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 Brautigam-Kaplan-Ostergaard Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $394K across 11 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Brautigam-Kaplan-Ostergaard Foundation give?

New Mexico (3 grants), California (5 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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