Brautigam Kaplan Ostergaard Foundation
Invitation OnlyRancho Mirage, California · EIN 94-3124771 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$394K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
54% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Opera | Santa Fe, NM | Production support for the opera rigoletto | $250,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Foundation fund for gender studies (student grants) and doctoral dissertation support. | $25,025 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Palm Springs, CA | Cabaret 88 program | $25,000 |
| Pilchuck Glass School | Seattle, WA | General funding | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet | San Francisco, CA | General funding | $25,000 |
| Palm Springs Cultural Center | Palm Springs, CA | Broadway's best of the west | $15,000 |
| Find Food Bank | Indio, CA | General funding | $10,000 |
| Yucca Valley Material Lab | Yucca Valley, CA | Support for two residences working in glass | $8,100 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | General funding | $5,000 |
| Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival | Santa Fe, NM | Support for 2025 season | $5,000 |
| Feline & Friends Nm | Sante Fe, NM | Animal rescue | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $393,625 | 11 |
| 2024 | $402,710 | 7 |
| 2023 | $375,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631009349101923
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3124771
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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