The Douglass Brandenborg Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyEdina, Minnesota · EIN 41-1958170 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.1M
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$53.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $125,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
8% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Mn Schools | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $275,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | San Francisco, CA | General distributiontransfer of 900 shares of apple (fmv: $205,668; cost basis: $2,610) | $205,668 |
| Way to Grow | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support, matching grant | $140,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support, STEM day support | $130,000 |
| Beacon Interfaith Housing | St Paul, MN | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Commonbond Communities | St Paul, MN | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Aeon | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Dougherty Family College | Minneapolis, MN | Full scholarships for ten scholars | $100,000 |
| Teach for America-Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Simpson Housing Services | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $100,000 |
| St David's Child Development & Family Services | Minnetonka, MN | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Washburn Center for Children | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Urban Homeworks | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Wildflower Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Support of mn schools | $60,000 |
| Banyan Community | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Black Men Teach | Hopkins, MN | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | St Paul, MN | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The Family Partnership | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Support for fourth generation | $50,000 |
| Greater Minnesota Housing Fund (Gmhf) | St Paul, MN | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation | Saline, MI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Hats & Mittens | Minnetonka, MN | Purchase of hats & mittens | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,107,668 | 23 |
| 2023 | $2,143,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349103115
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1958170
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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