Adele Braun Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Louis, Missouri · EIN 26-6407431 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$4.7M
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$78.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $200,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
39% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban League of St Louis | Stlouis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $800,000 |
| Munson Health Care Foundation | Traverse City, MI | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $620,000 |
| Grayson - Jockey Club Research Foundation | Lexington, KY | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $500,000 |
| Focus Marines Foundation | Chesterfield, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $500,000 |
| The Women's Bakery | Denver, CO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $500,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $500,000 |
| Science Coach Bio Stl | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $250,000 |
| Access Academies | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $200,000 |
| Danforth Plant Science Center | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $150,000 |
| Starkloff Disability Institute | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| Queen of Peace Center | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| Paraquad | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| Home Sweet Home | Maplewood, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | Harbor Springs, MI | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| Little Bit Foundation | Brentwood, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| Fern House - Resdential Rehabilitation for Men | West Palm Beach, FL | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | Springfield, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $48,000 |
| Equine Rescue & Adoption Foundation | Palm City, FL | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Saratoga Warhorse Foundation | Saratoga Springs, NY | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Crooked Tree Arts Center | Petoskey, MI | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Churchill Center & School | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Charleviox Cty Comm Foundation for Belvedere Scholarship Fund | East Jordan, MI | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Girls Inc | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Magic House | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Animal Protection Association | Brentwood, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Central Illinois | Normal, IL | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,673,000 | 28 |
| 2024 | $3,668,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $2,955,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349103672
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6407431
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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