The Braun Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCedar Falls, Iowa · EIN 45-4186773 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$147K
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $875 and $3,000.
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
30% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazareth Lutheran Church | Cedar Falls, IA | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Lakota Hunting With Heroes | Lakota, IA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Iowa Hall of Fame & Racing Museum | Marshalltown, IA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Inspired Life | Cedar Falls, IA | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Magical Mix Kids | Cedar Falls, IA | Unrestricted | $4,555 |
| Cedar Ridge Christian School | Cedar Falls, IA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| St Pats School | Cedar Falls, IA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Mercy One Foundation | Waterloo, IA | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Combat Rush | Sioux Falls, SD | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank | Waterloo, IA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Dare Program | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Furries 4 Fosters | Cedar Falls, IA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Woody's Toys | Cedar Falls, IA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Cedar Bend Humane Society | Waterloo, IA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Christian Crusaders | Cedar Falls, IA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Isu Cyclone Club | Ames, IA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lets Start Talking | Cedar Falls, IA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Montessori System School | Cedar Falls, IA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| North Star | Waterloo, IA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Orchard Hill Church | Cedar Falls, IA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Pawerful Rescue | Rockwall, TX | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Cadasil Association | Edina, MN | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| No Foot Too Small | Coralville, IA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Adadptive Golf | Cedar Falls, IA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Camp Courageous | Monticello, IA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hansen PTA | Cedar Falls, IA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Love Inc | Cedar Falls, IA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Releaf 4 Troops | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wessys Wonder Foundation | Waterloo, IA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Camp Ho Mita Koda | Newbury Township, OH | Unrescricted | $875 |
| First United Methodist Church | Cedar Falls, IA | Unrestricted | $700 |
| Cedar Valley Fools | Comano Islands, WA | Unrestricted | $600 |
| St Baldricks Foundation | Monrovia, CA | Unrestricted | $513 |
| Cedar Falls Lions Club | Cedar Falls, IA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Desota Minburn Scholarship | Adel, IA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Pavs of Honor | Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Grideons | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Impact Outdoors | Cedar Falls, IA | Unrestricted | $400 |
| East Buchanan Community School | Winthrop, IA | Unrestricted | $263 |
| Make a Wish | Urbandale, IA | Unrestricted | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $146,606 | 43 |
| 2024 | $147,555 | 45 |
| 2023 | $113,970 | 61 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620359349100102
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4186773
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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