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Private foundation · EIN 92-0933126

Brandenburg Foundation

Cleveland, OH

Brandenburg Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, OH. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $486K in grants and contributions paid across 15 grants, with $4.02M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Make a Wish, Beat the Streets Clevelnd and First Tee Cleveland.

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Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Make a WishColumbus, OHLife Changing Wishes for Children with Critical Illness$246,500
Beat the Streets ClevelndCleveland, OHTo Support Wrestling Opportunities for the Under Priviledged Youth Within Cleveland$50,000
First Tee ClevelandCleveland, OHTo Support Golf Opportunities for the Under Priviledged Youth Within Cleveland$50,000
Julie Billiart SchoolsLyndhurst, OHK-8 Schools That Nurture and Empower Students with Learning Differences$30,000
Lake Erie Council Boy Scouts of AmericaCleveland, OHTo Prepare Young People to Make Ethical and Moral Choices Over Their Lifetimes by Instilling in Them the Values of the Scouth Oath and Law$30,000
Edge Tactical FoundationMentor, OHSupports Law Enforcement Agencies$25,000
Spirit of America FoundationMentor, OHTo Support Sailing Opportunities for the Under Priviledged Youth Within Cleveland$10,000
Business Advisers of ClevelandCleveland, OHTo Support Entrepreneurship Within Cleveland$10,000
Uh Rainbow Babie's and Childrens HospitalCleveland, OHAssist in the Life Saving Care Provided to Children Within the Cleveland Area$10,000
Sentinel FoundationChagrin Falls, OHTo Counter Child Exploitation and Trafficking$10,000
Cleveland Clinic Children's HospitalCleveland, OHAssist in the Life Saving Care Provided to Children Within the Cleveland Area$5,500
Outrun Ovarian CancerMentor, OHTo Support Cancer Research Specific to Ovarian Cancer$5,000
Hockey for HeroesArnold, MDTo Support Local Hockey Initiatives for Youth$1,000

The 13 largest of 15 grants listed on the return. 2 grants to individuals ($2.5K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Brandenburg Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Brandenburg Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Brandenburg Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $485,500 in grants and contributions paid (15 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Brandenburg Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Make a Wish (OH), $247K, Beat the Streets Clevelnd (OH), $50K, First Tee Cleveland (OH), $50K, Julie Billiart Schools (OH), $30K and Lake Erie Council Boy Scouts of America (OH), $30K.