Christine and Paul Branstad Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLa Porte, Indiana · EIN 26-3171796 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$63K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,600.
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
100% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Caballeros Western Museum | Wickenburg, AZ | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Santa Fe Opera | Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe | Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted | $10,500 |
| Goodman Theatre | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lensic Performing Arts Center Corporation | Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted | $2,600 |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Berea, OH | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Scottsdale Museum of the West INC | Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of Arizona Public Radio | Tempe, AZ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Robert Morris University | Moon Township, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Santa Fe River | Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | Americus, GA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| University of New Mexico Foundation Inc | Albuquerque, NM | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of American Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cancer Connection Inc | Northampton, MA | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,350 | 16 |
| 2023 | $133,500 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503159349101140
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3171796
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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