Brendsel Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyAlta, Wyoming · EIN 54-6637308 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$309K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $100,000.
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.
Where it gives
71% of grants went outside Wyoming.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Anne's Conservation Assoc | Centreville, MD | Charitable support | $110,000 |
| Bay Journal Media | Seven Valleys, PA | Charitable support | $100,000 |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Church | Levittown, NY | Charitable support | $50,000 |
| University of Wyoming Symphony | Laramie, WY | Charitable support | $25,000 |
| Hias Inc | Silverspring, MD | Charitable support | $20,000 |
| Weta | Arlington, VA | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Wyoming Public Media | Laramie, WY | Charitable support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $309,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $244,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513119349100906
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-6637308
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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