James E and Edith Margaret Brandon Foundation
Invitation OnlyAmarillo, Texas · EIN 26-4689640 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$88K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $6,000.
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
72% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Research Center | Washington, DC | Promote individual freedom and traditional values | $17,000 |
| Media Research Center | Axelanderia, VA | Promote truth and balance to news media | $15,000 |
| National Right to Work | Springfield, VA | Provide legal support to protect individual rights | $10,000 |
| O'keefe Media Group | Mamaroneck, NY | Promote truth and balance to news media | $10,000 |
| Fund for American Studies | Washington, DC | Promote leadership for young people | $6,000 |
| Patrick Henry Center | Manasas, VA | Promote liberty and freedom | $6,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists and leaders in the public policy process | $5,000 |
| Academy of Philosphy | San Marcos, TX | Promote transparency in education | $2,500 |
| Free Enterprise Institute | Houston, TX | Promote individual freedom and traditional values | $2,500 |
| Westcliff Bible Church | Amarillo, TX | Promote religious education | $2,500 |
| Young America's Foundation | Hernden, VA | Promote individual freedom and traditional values | $2,500 |
| Alliance Defense Fund | Scottsdale, AZ | Defend the rights to hear and speak the truth | $2,000 |
| First Liberty Institute | Plano, TX | Promote liberty and freedom | $2,000 |
| Students for Life of America | Fredickburg, VA | Acknowlecing that human life begins at conception | $2,000 |
| Eagle Forum Education and Legal Defense Fund | St Louis, MO | Promote quality education | $1,000 |
| Hope Choice | Amarillo, TX | We exist to equip, mentor, and strengthen future generations. | $1,000 |
| Biblical Ministeries | Lawrence, GA | To serve the lord and local churchesto serve the lord and local churches be establishing | $500 |
| Defending Education | Pueblo, CO | Promote transparency in education | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $71,450 | 20 |
| 2023 | $52,900 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601399349101100
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-4689640
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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