Braun Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyEvansville, Indiana · EIN 45-4122368 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$616K
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$19.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
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
2% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity of Evansville | Evansville, IN | General Support | $100,000 |
| University of Evansville | Evansville, IN | General Support | $86,000 |
| United Way of Southwestern Indiana | Evansville, IN | General Support | $65,000 |
| St Benedict Cathedral | Evansville, IN | General Support | $50,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | South Bend, IN | General Support | $50,000 |
| Junior Acheivement of Southwestern | Evansville, IN | General Support | $25,000 |
| Albion Fellows Bacon Center Inc | Evansville, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Evansville, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Evansville Inc | Evansville, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Christian Life Center | Evansville, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Dream Center Evansville | Evansville, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Evansville Wartime Museum | Evansville, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Holy Redeemer Catholic Church | Evansville, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Koch Family Children's Museum | Evansville, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Mater Dei Alumni & Friends | Evansville, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Soup Kitchen | Evansville, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Sisters of St Benedict | Evansville, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| St Meinrad Archabbey | Evansville, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tri-State Food Bank Inc | Evansville, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Aurora Inc | Evansville, IN | General Support | $8,000 |
| Cancer Pathways Midwest | Evansville, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Evansville | Evansville, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Deaconess Foundation | Evansville, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Evansville ARC Inc | Evansville, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Evansville Rescue Mission | Evansville, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Jdrf | New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden | Evansville, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Reitz Memorial High School | Evansville, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | Evansville, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | Evansville, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
| StVincent DePaul Society | Evansville, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
| University of Southern Indiana | Evansville, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Vanderburgh County Humane Society | Evansville, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Lampion Center | Evansville, IN | General Support | $3,500 |
| Youth Resources of Southwestern Indiana | Evansville, IN | General Support | $3,500 |
| Catholic Education Foundation | Evansville, IN | General Support | $3,000 |
| Santa Clothes Club | Evansville, IN | General Support | $3,000 |
| StVincent Evansville Foundation | Evansville, IN | General Support | $3,000 |
| YMCA of Southwestern Indiana | Evansville, IN | General Support | $3,000 |
| Community One Inc | Evansville, IN | General Support | $2,500 |
| Dan Scism College Scholarship Fund | Evansville, IN | General Support | $2,500 |
| Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center | Evansville, IN | General Support | $2,500 |
| Ozanam Family Shelter Corp | Evansville, IN | General Support | $2,500 |
| RMHC of the Ohio Valley | Evansville, IN | General Support | $2,500 |
| Vanderburgh County CASA | Evansville, IN | General Support | $2,500 |
| Gibault Children's Services | Terre Haute, IN | General Support | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Evansville | Evansville, IN | General Support | $1,000 |
| Keep Evansville Beautiful | Evansville, IN | General Support | $600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $615,600 | 48 |
| 2024 | $890,100 | 46 |
| 2023 | $615,100 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349103475
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4122368
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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