Donald and Ruby Branson Foundation
Historical FunderLone Pine, California · EIN 20-4779170 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $19,150.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Bruce Branson |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 262, Lone Pine CA 93545 |
| Phone | 7608734100 |
| grants@bransonfoundation.org | |
| Form and materials | Tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service may submit grant requests to the Foundation. There are no official forms to use in applying for a grant from the Foundation. Organizations interested in funding should submit a cover sheet, a letter of inquiry, and all accompanying documents via email to grants@bransonfoundation.org. |
| Deadlines | Grant inquiries accepted year-round with awards in October. |
| Restrictions | The Foundation provides awards to promote environmental, educational, and social progress. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Sierra Institute | Bishop, CA | Outdoor STEM program for 3-8 grade | $20,000 |
| Lone Pine Unified School Dist | Lone Pine, CA | LP Pool, 8th grade STEM trip to Catalina | $19,150 |
| Friends of the LP airport | Lone Pine, CA | Youth Building Airplanes | $5,000 |
| Land and Trust of Alabama | Huntsville, AL | Youth Outdoor Education program | $3,500 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($27,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,650 | 7 |
| 2024 | $66,100 | 10 |
| 2023 | $71,400 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349104664
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4779170
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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