Brakebush Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWestfield, Wisconsin · EIN 81-1198198 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.2M
Organizations funded90
Typical grant$28,000
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
50% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goserv Global | Eagle Grove, IA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $246,000 |
| Orphan Grain Train | Westfield, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $243,470 |
| Zeteo Community | Monona, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $210,000 |
| Camp Luwisomo | Wild Rose, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $200,000 |
| Crescent Lake Bible Camp | Rhinelander, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $200,000 |
| Every Shelter | Houston, TX | Unrestricted charitable gift | $200,000 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | Lacresent, MN | Unrestricted charitable gift | $194,840 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church | Westfield, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $135,450 |
| Global Outreach International | Pontotoc, MS | Unrestricted charitable gift | $105,000 |
| Care Net | Madison, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $103,000 |
| Sheperds College | Union Grove, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $95,000 |
| Beyond Blessed Pantry | Wisconsin Dells, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $94,500 |
| Life Promotions | Appleton, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $90,000 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Spring, CO | Unrestricted charitable gift | $70,000 |
| Navigators | Albert Lea, MN | Unrestricted charitable gift | $70,000 |
| Jews for Jesus | San Tan Valley, AZ | Unrestricted charitable gift | $65,000 |
| Mobility Worldwide | Columbia, MO | Unrestricted charitable gift | $64,000 |
| Soudan Interior Mission | Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted charitable gift | $63,193 |
| Child Outreach International | Robstown, TX | Unrestricted charitable gift | $60,000 |
| Great Commission 3 16 Ministries | West Paducah, KY | Unrestricted charitable gift | $60,000 |
| Christian Revival Church Assoc | Greenville, SC | Unrestricted charitable gift | $55,400 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Answers in Genesis | Hebron, KY | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Coloma Charitable Association | Coloma, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Emmaus Bible College | Dubuque, IA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Ethnos 360 | Sanford, FL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Lutheran Hour Ministries | St Louis, MO | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Northwestern Media | St Paul, MN | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | Lansdowne, VA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Cru | Orlando, FL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $48,000 |
| Westfield Schools | Westfield, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $48,000 |
| Montello Fire Department | Montello, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $45,000 |
| Central Missionary Clearing House | Houston, TX | Unrestricted charitable gift | $44,000 |
| Cornerstone Children's Ranch | Quemado, TX | Unrestricted charitable gift | $40,000 |
| Ministry in Mission | Chesterland, OH | Unrestricted charitable gift | $35,000 |
| Open Door Foundation | Ossining, NY | Unrestricted charitable gift | $34,865 |
| Irving Cares | Irving, TX | Unrestricted charitable gift | $34,000 |
| Storehouse for Jesus | Mocksville, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $34,000 |
| Waushara Food Pantry | Wautoma, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $34,000 |
| Wells Area Food Shelf | Wells, MN | Unrestricted charitable gift | $34,000 |
| One Fest | Cadott, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $30,000 |
| Adams Food Pantry | Friendship, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $28,000 |
| Cambria Community Food Pantry | Cambria, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $28,000 |
| Care and Share Food Pantry | Montello, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $28,000 |
| Dragonfly House | Mocksville, NC | Unrestricted charitable gift | $28,000 |
| Hope House | Baraboo, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $28,000 |
| Portage Food Pantry | Portage, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $28,000 |
| 89589Q | Appleton, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Evangel Ministries | Appleton, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Spring, CO | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Prayz | Sparta, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Smolin Charitable Foundation | Elverta, CA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,000 |
| World Venture | Littleton, CO | Unrestricted charitable gift | $24,000 |
| River Haven | Portage, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $22,000 |
| Neshkoro Community Center | Neshkoro, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $16,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted charitable gift | $15,000 |
| Communities Fighting Student Hunger | Wells, MN | Unrestricted charitable gift | $13,000 |
| Saxeville Community Food Pantry | Saxeville, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $12,000 |
| Harbor Recovery Center | Portage, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $11,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 90 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($69,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cru | Orlando, FL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $117,500 |
| Life Promotions | Appleton, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $100,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Answers in Genesis | Hebron, KY | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Camp Luwisomo | Wild Rose, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Crescent Lake Bible Camp | Rhinelander, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Spring, CO | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | Lansdowne, VA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Wytcliffe Associates | Orlando, FL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $40,000 |
| Cornerstone Children's Ranch | Quemado, TX | Unrestricted charitable gift | $35,000 |
| Orphan Grain Train | Westfield, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $30,000 |
| Ethnos 360 | Sanford, FL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Oxford Parent Teacher Organization | Oxford, CT | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Global Outreach International | Pontotoc, MS | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Navigators | Albert Lea, MN | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Silver Birch Ranch | White Lake, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Voice of the Martyrs | Bartlesville, OK | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Keys for Kids | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Life Outreach International | Euless, TX | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Open Door Foundation | Ossining, NY | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Our Father Lutheran Church | Centennial, CO | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Riomac Inc | Raymondville, TX | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Adams Food Pantry | Friendship, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $6,000 |
| Cambria Community Food Pantry | Cambria, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $6,000 |
| Care and Share Food Pantry | Montello, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $6,000 |
| Portage Food Pantry | Portage, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $6,000 |
| River Haven | Portage, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $6,000 |
| Salvation Army | Marquette, MI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Communities Fighting Student Hunger | Wells, MN | Unrestricted charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Westfield Schools | Westfield, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Lodi Schools | Lodi, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Montello Schools | Montello, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,185,766 | 125 |
| 2023 | $4,522,849 | 157 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349103035
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1198198
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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