Brand Family Foundation

EIN 39-2043572 · WI · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$30K Funds in WI, FL
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Brand Family Foundation based in WI paid 8 grants totaling $1.5M to 8 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $1M, with a median of $30K. Its largest recipients included UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION, VARSITY COLLECTIVE CHARITABLE FUND INC, and FIRST TEE SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$5,870,928
Giving (latest yr)
$1,505,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
8
Median grant
$30K
Recipients
8
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • University of Wisconsin Foundation$1,027,000
  • Varsity Collective Charitable Fund Inc$350,000
  • First Tee South Central Wisconsin$55,000
  • Madison Children's Museum$50,000
  • Balance and Believe Foundation Inc$10,000

Where grants went

  • Wisconsin$1,493,000 · 6 grants
  • Florida$12,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (8)

University of Wisconsin Foundation
Madison, WI
Football Indoor Practice Facility Fund, Capital Projects Reserve Fund, Chazen Museum of Art Excellence Fund, Paul Shain Graduate Scholarship Fund IN Business, Odyssey Project Fund, Andy North and Friends Cancer Fund, Special Event Entertainment Fund
$1,027,000
Varsity Collective Charitable Fund Inc
Madison, WI
Men and Women's Basketball
$350,000
First Tee South Central Wisconsin
Madison, WI
General Donation2025 First Tee Cup
$55,000
Madison Children's Museum
Madison, WI
Program Support
$50,000
United Way of Miami-dade Inc
Miami, FL
Community Programscoconut Grove Cares Inc
$10,000
Balance and Believe Foundation Inc
Madison, WI
Uw Carbone Cancer Center
$10,000
Coconut Grove Cares Inc
Miami, FL
Program Support
$2,000
Agrace Foundation Inc
Madison, WI
Memorials
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Brand Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Brand Family Foundation reported 8 itemized grants totaling $1.5M. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $1M (median $30K).

Recent recipients include UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION, VARSITY COLLECTIVE CHARITABLE FUND INC, FIRST TEE SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN, among 8 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Brand Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wisconsin, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Brand Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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