John and Susan Brands Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWeldon Spring, Missouri · EIN 47-2433240 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$128K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
33% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Foundation | St Louis, MO | General support | $55,000 |
| Stray Dog Theatre | St Louis, MO | General support | $20,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General support | $20,000 |
| St Louis Area Foodbank | Bridgeton, MO | General support | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Lucky K9 Rescue | St Charles, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | St Louis, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| Wichita Korean Baptist Church | Wichita, KS | General support | $5,000 |
| Wild Bird Rehab | St Louis, MO | General support | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $128,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $185,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $206,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349101083
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2433240
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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