Branches Foundation
Invitation OnlySioux Falls, South Dakota · EIN 41-6463939 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.8M
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$39.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $16,000 and $150,000.
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
100% of grants went outside South Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compassion International Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | Various operational support | $500,000 |
| Dwelling Place | Columbia Heights, MN | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Support the greatest | $400,000 |
| International Justice Mission | Arlington, VA | General operating fund & | $380,000 |
| New Life Family Services | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $362,000 |
| Minnesota Teen Challenge Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Coon Rapids, MN | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Hope Academy Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General fund & building | $150,000 |
| Liberty Classical Academy | Saint Paul, MN | Support to "for such a time | $150,000 |
| Rural Care Foundation | Doi Saket, TH | General operating & various | $134,000 |
| Eagle Brook Church | Hugo, MN | General fund & various | $127,000 |
| Grace for Life Foundation | Doi Saket, TH | General operating & various | $112,000 |
| English Language Institute in China | Fort Collins, CO | General operating and | $71,000 |
| Evangelical Free Church of America | Minneapolis, MN | Various operational and | $67,500 |
| Sim USA Incorporated | Charlotte, NC | Andrew & jen holloway | $66,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | Hope restored 2024 campaign | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army Northern Division | Roseville, MN | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Hope Community Church | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $40,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc | Alpharetta, GA | Support for giving fund & | $35,000 |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | Saint Paul, MN | 98.5 fm - ktis twin cities | $30,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | Lansdowne, VA | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Converge | Orlando, FL | Missionary support - carl | $20,000 |
| Children's Shelter of Cebu | Shoreview, MN | General operating support | $20,000 |
| The Navigators | Colorado Springs, CO | Joe & cara herzberg | $20,000 |
| Parable Fund | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $16,500 |
| Cru Campus Crusade for Christ Inc | Orlando, FL | Various missionary support | $16,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowshipusa | Madison, WI | Missionary support for cale | $15,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Association of St Paul | St Paul, MN | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Rockpoint Church | Lake Elmo, MN | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Omf International Inc | Littleton, CO | Support for vehicle, lizzy | $12,000 |
| North Church | Saint Paul, MN | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Africa Inland Mission International Incorporated | Peachtree City, GA | Andy & cari robertson | $8,000 |
| Amplify Mission Network | Edina, MN | General operating support | $3,000 |
| The Apologist Project | Austin, TX | General operating support | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,813,000 | 34 |
| 2024 | $3,442,000 | 33 |
| 2023 | $3,361,300 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349103203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6463939
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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