Private foundation · EIN 95-6016828 · Los Angeles, California

Carl F Braun Trust

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: 1 grants paid, $400K total, median $400K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$400K
Median grant
$400K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CAOperations$400K

About this foundation

Carl F Braun Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Donald R Spuehler, tax-exempt since 1957. 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 Carl F Braun Trust 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 Carl F Braun Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $400K across 1 grants, a median of $400K.

Where does Carl F Braun Trust give?

California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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