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Branson Family Foundation

Los Altos, California  ·  EIN 204963649  ·  Private foundation

Based in Los Altos, California, Branson Family Foundation has awarded $4.7M across 210 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Village Enterprise. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$19.5M
Total assets
210
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Branson Family Foundation funds

Branson Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, criminal justice, domestic violence, economic development, education, and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeCriminal JusticeDomestic ViolenceEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include families, homeless population.

familieshomeless population

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Branson Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Village Enterprise
Economic development
San Carlos, CA$100K2020
Village Enterprise
economic development
San Carlos, CA$100K2024
Village Enterprise
economic development
San Carlos, CA$100K2025
Village Enterprise
economic development
San Carlos, CA$100K2023
Rocky Mountain Institute
general
Boulder, CO$100K2022
Village Enterprise
general
San Carlos, CA$100K2022
Rocky Mountain Institute
environmental protection
Boulder, CO$90K2023
Rocky Mountain Institute
environmental protection
Boulder, CO$90K2025
Rocky Mountain Institute
environmental protection
Boulder, CO$90K2024
Technoserve
general
Arlington, VA$80K2022
International Rescue Committee
Humanitarian aid
Albert Lea, MN$75K2020
Doctors Without Borders
Humanitarian aid
New York, NY$75K2020
Care
Humanitarian aid
Atlanta, GA$75K2020
Feeding America
Humanitarian aid
Chicago, IL$70K2020
Technoserve
Economic development
Arlington, VA$70K2020

Branson Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.1M
2022$990K
2023$870K
2024$895K
2025$900K

How to apply for funding from Branson Family Foundation

Branson Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at bransonfamilyfoundation.bravesites.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Branson Family Foundation

Does Branson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Branson Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Branson Family Foundation fund?
Branson Family Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Village Enterprise, Village Enterprise, Village Enterprise. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Branson Family Foundation give in grants?
Branson Family Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.7M over 210 grants.
Where is Branson Family Foundation located?
Branson Family Foundation is based in Los Altos, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 204963649.
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About this profile. This page is built from Branson Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Branson Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.