The Brandenburg Family Foundation
San Jose, California · EIN 770444869 · Private foundation
Based in San Jose, California, The Brandenburg Family Foundation has awarded $5.0M across 321 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Namgyal Monastery. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Brandenburg Family Foundation funds
The Brandenburg Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, disability services, domestic violence, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, immigrants & refugees.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namgyal Monastery SUPPORT PROGRAM THAT OFFERS WESTERN STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY AUTHENTIC TIBETAN BUDDHISM IN A MONASTIC SETTING. | Ithaca, NY | $578K | 2023 |
| Namgyal Monastery SUPPORT PROGRAM THAT OFFERS WESTERN STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY AUTHENTIC TIBETAN BUDDHISM IN A MONASTIC SETTING. | Ithaca, NY | $500K | 2022 |
| The Forgotten International SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT HELP ALLEVIATE POVERTY AND THE SUFFERING ASSOCIATED WITH POVERTY BOTH IN THE UNITED STATES AND WORLDWIDE, IN PARTICULA | San Francisco, CA | $252K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from The Brandenburg Family Foundation
The Brandenburg Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at brandenburg-properties.com/foundation..
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Frequently asked questions about The Brandenburg Family Foundation
- Does The Brandenburg Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Brandenburg Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Brandenburg Family Foundation fund?
- The Brandenburg Family Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Namgyal Monastery, The Forgotten International. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Brandenburg Family Foundation give in grants?
- The Brandenburg Family Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.0M over 321 grants.
- Where is The Brandenburg Family Foundation located?
- The Brandenburg Family Foundation is based in San Jose, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770444869.
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