The Branscomb Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHalf Moon Bay, California · EIN 13-3355618 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$100K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 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 California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foundation for the Horse | Lexington, KY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Internet Archives | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Gcsu Foundation | Milledgeville, GA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Global Harmony Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Electronic Frontier F | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Aet Library Endowment | Washington, DC | Charitablecharitablecharitable | $4,000 |
| The Council for the National Interest Foundation | Purcellville, VA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Institute for Research Middle Eastern Policy | Washington, GA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Codepink | Marina Delrey, CA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Audit Elections USA | Tuscon, AZ | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Bay Area Community Law Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Free Flight | Truckee, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Backbone Campaign | Vashon, WA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Empowerment Works | Kingston, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Coalition for Good Governance | Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Webb School Bell Buckle Tn | Bell Buckle, TN | Charitable | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $81,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $33,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611199349101006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3355618
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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