Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation Inc
Historical FunderFranklin, Indiana · EIN 35-1697364 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ALISON BETTS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 661, Franklin IN 46131 |
| Phone | 3177365121 |
| braniginfoundation@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | Written applications containing complete information about the submitting organization and proposed use of grant |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Must be a qualified charitable activity |
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
0% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin College of Indiana | Franklin, IN | Branigin Engaged Learning program research and dev | $56,000 |
| Humane Society of Johnson Co | Franklin, IN | Low Cost SpayNeuter Clinic project support | $50,000 |
| Girls Inc of Franklin | Franklin, IN | Operational support and strategic goals and plans | $25,000 |
| Clark Pleasant Education Foundation | Whiteland, IN | Support of CPEFs annual Fall teacher grant cycle | $20,000 |
| Johnson County Community Foundation | Franklin, IN | Support Early Care Education Initiatives in JoCo | $20,000 |
| Tara Treatment Center | Franklin, IN | Support purchase of vehicles for treatment program | $20,000 |
| Franklin Parks Recreation Dept | Franklin, IN | Sponsorship of Vendor PlazaPublic Art AdvisoryAr | $15,500 |
| Franklin Symphonic Council | Franklin, IN | Public music presentation and support of mission | $12,500 |
| Leadership Johnson County | Franklin, IN | Support purchase of custom utility trailer w shel | $10,704 |
| Butler University | Indianapolis, IN | Scholarship Funds | $10,000 |
| Imagination Library of Johnson | Franklin, IN | Support of literary program in Johnson County | $10,000 |
| Interchurch Food Pantry | Franklin, IN | Purchase food for food insecure in Johnson Co | $10,000 |
| Johnson County Community Foundation | Franklin, IN | 2026 Color the County Mural Program | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Johnson Co | Franklin, IN | Support STEM lab implementation supplies treats | $10,000 |
| Autism Community Connection | Greenwood, IN | Support Young Adult Connection programs | $9,025 |
| Discover Downtown Franklin Inc | Franklin, IN | Support of the Holiday Lighting Endowment Fund | $7,500 |
| St Rose of Lima Catholic School | Franklin, IN | Financial aid provided to students in need | $7,500 |
| Upstream Prevention Inc | Greenwood, IN | Renovation of new space for accessibility needs | $7,000 |
| Bridges Alliance of Johnson County | Franklin, IN | Recruitretain volunteers conduct forums etc | $6,400 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Franklin, IN | Support for youth and community activities region | $6,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Franklin, IN | Support mission and ministryoperating | $5,000 |
| Johnson County Community Foundation | Franklin, IN | Dollars for Scholars program | $5,000 |
| Nhj Education Foundation | Trafalgar, IN | Support purchase of educational equipment | $4,253 |
| United Way of Johnson County | Franklin, IN | 2026 FastTrack program | $4,000 |
| Indiana Repertory Theater | Indianapolis, IN | Education programming Student Matinee Program | $3,000 |
| Imagination Library of Bartholomew | Columbus, IN | Support of literary program in Bartholomew County | $2,700 |
| Indianpolis Symphony Orchestra | Indianapolis, IN | Support of Teddy Bear concert series in Johnson Co | $2,500 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($48,917). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $398,499 | 29 |
| 2024 | $357,790 | 28 |
| 2023 | $274,151 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349103074
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-1697364
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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