The Brandenburg Family Foundation

What they fund

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

3 grants matching “cystic fibrosis” · $15,000

• $5,000

  Cystic Fibrosis Research · Palo Alto, CA · 2024

  Support program that helps innovative cystic fibrosis (cf) research and offers education, advocacy and psychosocial support programs and services to those with cf.

• $5,000

  Cystic Fibrosis Research · Palo Alto, CA · 2023

  Support program that helps innovative cystic fibrosis (cf) research and offers education, advocacy and psychosocial support programs and services to those with cf.

• $5,000

  Cystic Fibrosis Research · Palo Alto, CA · 2022

  Support program that helps innovative cystic fibrosis (cf) research and offers education, advocacy and psychosocial support programs and services to those with cf.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

• Namgyal Monastery3 grants · $1.2M
• The Forgotten International3 grants · $449,000
• Sempervirens Fund3 grants · $265,000
• Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council3 grants · $231,000
• Symphony San Jose3 grants · $165,250
• Cristo Rey San Jose High School3 grants · $147,500
• Ymca of Silicon Valley3 grants · $130,913
• Pivotal3 grants · $87,788
• San Jose Police Foundation3 grants · $80,000
• Shanti Bhavan3 grants · $60,750

Giving over time

Grant history

The 100 largest of 262 grants.

• $578,000

  Namgyal Monastery · Ithaca, NY · 2023

  Support program that offers western students the opportunity to study authentic tibetan buddhism in a monastic setting.

• $500,000

  Namgyal Monastery · Ithaca, NY · 2022

  Support program that offers western students the opportunity to study authentic tibetan buddhism in a monastic setting.

• $252,000

  The Forgotten International · San Francisco, CA · 2024

  Support programs that help alleviate poverty and the suffering associated with poverty both in the united states and worldwide, in particular, that experienced by women and children.

• $187,000

  The Forgotten International · San Francisco, CA · 2023

  Support programs that help alleviate poverty and the suffering associated with poverty both in the united states and worldwide, in particular, that experienced by women and children.

• $135,000

  Sempervirens Fund · San Mateo, CA · 2022

  Support program that protect and permanently preserve redwood, forests, wildlife habitat, watersheds, and other important natural and scenic features of santa cruz mountains.

• $130,000

  Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council · San Jose, CA · 2022

  Support programs that prepare young people to make ethical choices by instilling in them the values of the scout oath and scout law.

• $125,000

  Sempervirens Fund · San Mateo, CA · 2023

  Support program that protect and permanently preserve redwood, forests, wildlife habitat, watersheds, and other important natural and scenic features of santa cruz mountains.

• $100,000

  Cristo Rey San Jose High School · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Support programs which empower students from underserved communities in san jose to be prepared to complete college.

• $100,000

  Symphony San Jose · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Support programs that provide orchestral music performances, educational services, and arts advocacy programs to the greater silicon valley region.

• $80,000

  Namgyal Monastery · Ithaca, NY · 2024

  Support program that offers western students the opportunity to study authentic tibetan buddhism in a monastic setting.

• $76,000

  Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council · San Jose, CA · 2023

  Support programs that prepare young people to make ethical choices by instilling in them the values of the scout oath and scout law.

• $67,288

  Pivotal · San Jose, CA · 2023

  Support programs to address the unfulfilled educational needs of foster youth.

• $60,250

  Symphony San Jose · San Jose, CA · 2023

  Support programs that provide orchestral music performances, educational services, and arts advocacy programs to the greater silicon valley region.

• $55,913

  Ymca of Silicon Valley · Santa Clara, CA · 2023

  Support programs that strengthen our community by improving the quality of life and inspiring indviduals and families to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body.

• $50,000

  San Jose Police Foundation · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Support programs to further enhance public safety for people in this community.

• $50,000

  Ymca of Silicon Valley · Santa Clara, CA · 2022

  Support programs that strengthen our community by improving the quality of life and inspiring indviduals and families to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body.

• $35,000

  Cristo Rey San Jose High School · San Jose, CA · 2022

  Support programs which empower students from underserved communities in san jose to be prepared to complete college.

• $35,000

  The Tibet Fund · New York, NY · 2022

  Support health, education, refugee rehabilitation, cultural preservation and economic development programs in tibet.

• $25,000

  Bellarmine College Prepatory · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Support programs that helps prepare students for college.

• $25,000

  Cinquest · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Support programs to promote independent film makers.

• $25,000

  Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Support programs that prepare young people to make ethical choices by instilling in them the values of the scout oath and scout law.

• $25,000

  The Sjsu Foundation · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Support activities for the san jose state men's golf team.

• $25,000

  Ymca of Silicon Valley · Santa Clara, CA · 2024

  Support programs that strengthen our community by improving the quality of life and inspiring indviduals and families to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body.

• $25,000

  Cinquest · San Jose, CA · 2023

  Support programs to promote independent film makers.

• $25,000

  The Sjsu Foundation · San Jose, CA · 2023

  Support activities for the san jose state men's golf team.

• $25,000

  Triton Museum of Art · Santa Clara, CA · 2023

  Support program that provides accessible exhibition and education programs, which promote a broad range of contemporary california art.

• $24,000

  Hhdl Library & Museum · Ithaca, NY · 2023

  Support program to promote buddhist studies.

• $21,000

  Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation · San Jose, CA · 2023

  Support programs to engage san jose leaders in meaningful service within our community and humantiarian projects.

• $20,750

  Shanti Bhavan · Jamaica, NY · 2023

  Support programs that fully develop the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children of india's lowest caste by providing them world class education and globally shared values to enable them to aspire to careers and profe… read allSupport programs that fully develop the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children of india's lowest caste by providing them world class education and globally shared values to enable them to aspire to careers and professions of their choice. less
• $20,000

  Arthouse Studio · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Support programs that services schools in the california bay area and beyond.

• $20,000

  Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Support programs to engage san jose leaders in meaningful service within our community and humantiarian projects.

• $20,000

  Shanti Bhavan · Jamaica, NY · 2024

  Support programs that fully develop the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children of india's lowest caste by providing them world class education and globally shared values to enable them to aspire to careers and profe… read allSupport programs that fully develop the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children of india's lowest caste by providing them world class education and globally shared values to enable them to aspire to careers and professions of their choice. less
• $20,000

  Stroke Awareness Foundation · Campbell, CA · 2024

  Support stroke care and awareness to improve the outcome for stroke victims.

• $20,000

  Arthouse Studio · San Jose, CA · 2023

  Support programs that services schools in the california bay area and beyond.

• $20,000

  San Jose Police Foundation · San Jose, CA · 2023

  Support programs to further enhance public safety for people in this community.

• $20,000

  Shanti Bhavan · Jamaica, NY · 2022

  Support programs that fully develop the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children of india's lowest caste by providing them world class education and globally shared values to enable them to aspire to careers and profe… read allSupport programs that fully develop the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children of india's lowest caste by providing them world class education and globally shared values to enable them to aspire to careers and professions of their choice. less
• $15,000

  Always Dream Foundation · Danville, CA · 2024

  Support the mission to ensure children from low-income families have access to high-quality books in the home enviroment and extensive family engagement support.

• $15,000

  Montalvo Arts Center · Saratoga, CA · 2024

  Support programs to meet the needs of artists at montalvo.

• $15,000

  San Jose Parks Foundation · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Support programs dedicated to advocating for san jose's parks and trails and the programs within them.

• $15,000

  Always Dream Foundation · Danville, CA · 2023

  Support the mission to ensure children from low-income families have access to high-quality books in the home enviroment and extensive family engagement support.

• $15,000

  Gardens at Unity Village · Lees Summit, MO · 2022

  Support programs that be an expression of abundance, spiritual connection and stewardship a community of people committed to growing healthy food and sustaining a prosperous green model for generations to come.

• $12,500

  Cristo Rey San Jose High School · San Jose, CA · 2023

  Support programs which empower students from underserved communities in san jose to be prepared to complete college.

• $12,000

  Gardens at Unity Village · Lees Summit, MO · 2024

  Support programs that be an expression of abundance, spiritual connection and stewardship a community of people committed to growing healthy food and sustaining a prosperous green model for generations to come.

• $10,500

  Pivotal · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Support programs to address the unfulfilled educational needs of foster youth.

• $10,000

  Cancer Carepoint · Atlanta, GA · 2024

  Support cancer patients, families and caregivers in silicon valley.

• $10,000

  Eating Disorders Resource Center · Campbell, CA · 2024

  Support programs that create awareness, promote recovery and advocate for treatment of eating disorders.

• $10,000

  Free Speech Tv · Denver, CO · 2024

  Support programs that inspires viewers to become civically engaged to build a more just, equitable and sustainable society

• $10,000

  Ncga Foundation · Pebble Beach, CA · 2024

  Support programs for providing youth access to life changing opportunities through golf.

• $10,000

  Notable Music and Art · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Support program that promote a better understanding, and enrichment of various cultures and countries in artistic fields.

• $10,000

  San Jose Fire Museum · San Jose, CA · 2024

  To acquire, restore, catalogue, preserve and display historic fire apparatus, tools and equipment and memorabilia and to educate the public on the history of the san jose fire department.

• $10,000

  The Tibet Fund · New York, NY · 2024

  Support health, education, refugee rehabilitation, cultural preservation and economic development programs in tibet.

• $10,000

  Triton Museum of Art · Santa Clara, CA · 2024

  Support program that provides accessible exhibition and education programs, which promote a broad range of contemporary california art.

• $10,000

  World Central Kitchen · Washington, DC · 2024

  Support programs that provide fresh, nourishing meals for communities around the world

• $10,000

  Cancer Carepoint · Atlanta, GA · 2023

  Support cancer patients, families and caregivers in silicon valley.

• $10,000

  Montalvo Arts Center · Saratoga, CA · 2023

  Support programs to meet the needs of artists at montalvo.

• $10,000

  Stroke Awareness Foundation · Campbell, CA · 2023

  Support stroke care and awareness to improve the outcome for stroke victims.

• $10,000

  The Tibet Fund · New York, NY · 2023

  Support health, education, refugee rehabilitation, cultural preservation and economic development programs in tibet.

• $10,000

  World Central Kitchen · Washington, DC · 2023

  Supports programs for those in need through the use of meals.

• $10,000

  Always Dream Foundation · Danville, CA · 2022

  Support the mission to ensure children from low-income families have access to high-quality books in the home enviroment and extensive family engagement support.

• $10,000

  American Red Cross · Washington, DC · 2022

  Support programs that be emergency response organization.

• $10,000

  Cancer Carepoint · Atlanta, GA · 2022

  Support cancer patients, families and caregivers in silicon valley.

• $10,000

  Lucas Artists Programs at Montalvo Arts · Saratoga, CA · 2022

  Support program that offers artists from a range of disciplines an environment conducive to individual and collaborative creative practice.

• $10,000

  Montalvo Arts Center · Saratoga, CA · 2022

  Support programs to meet the needs of artists at montalvo.

• $10,000

  Pivotal · San Jose, CA · 2022

  Support programs to address the unfulfilled educational needs of foster youth.

• $10,000

  Placer Breast Cancer Foundation · Roseville, CA · 2022

  Support programs to fight breast cancer and promote education and outreach.

• $10,000

  San Jose Police Foundation · San Jose, CA · 2022

  Support programs to further enhance public safety for people in this community.

• $10,000

  Stroke Awareness Foundation · Campbell, CA · 2022

  Support stroke care and awareness to improve the outcome for stroke victims.

• $10,000

  The Forgotten International · San Francisco, CA · 2022

  Support programs that help alleviate poverty and the suffering associated with poverty both in the united states and worldwide, in particular, that experienced by women and children.

• $10,000

  Triton Museum of Art · Santa Clara, CA · 2022

  Support program that provides accessible exhibition and education programs, which promote a broad range of contemporary california art.

• $9,000

  Hayward Area Historical Society · Hayward, CA · 2023

  Support program that connects people, experiences, and stories.

• $8,500

  San Jose Sports Authority · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Support the mission of improving the quality of life in greater san jose by increasing the city's economic development, visibility and civic pride through sports.

• $8,000

  Yavneh Day School · Los Gatos, CA · 2024

  Support programs that commit to academic excellece in general and jewish studies within a strong, vibrant community

• $8,000

  Yosemite Conservancy · San Francisco, CA · 2024

  Support programs and projects that preserve yosemite and enrich the visitor experience.

• $7,500

  Lucious Bateman Foundation · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Support programs to provide life changing opportunities to deserving youth through the game of golf.

• $7,500

  Our Lady of Mount Carmel · Redwood City, CA · 2024

  Support program that achieves the highest possible academic achievementfor students at all learning levels.

• $7,500

  Lucious Bateman Foundation · San Jose, CA · 2023

  Support programs to provide life changing opportunities to deserving youth through the game of golf.

• $7,500

  Our Lady of Mount Carmel · Redwood City, CA · 2023

  Support program that achieves the highest possible academic achievementfor students at all learning levels.

• $7,500

  San Jose Sports Authority · San Jose, CA · 2023

  Support the mission of improving the quality of life in greater san jose by increasing the city's economic development, visibility and civic pride through sports.

• $7,500

  Our Lady of Mount Carmel · Redwood City, CA · 2022

  Support program that achieves the highest possible academic achievementfor students at all learning levels.

• $7,000

  Best Friends Animal Society · Kanab, UT · 2023

  Support programs that helps animals.

• $7,000

  Ncga Foundation · Pebble Beach, CA · 2022

  Support programs for providing youth access to life changing opportunities through golf.

• $6,000

  First Tee - Silicon Valley · Santa Clara, CA · 2024

  Support programs that develops youth through golf to enable kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges.

• $6,000

  Kqed · San Francisco, CA · 2023

  Support the mission of providing consistently high quality public media that informs, educates, entertains, and engages our communities from a northern california perspective.

• $6,000

  Downtown Streets Team · San Jose, CA · 2022

  Support community programs to help end homelessness.

• $5,000

  Almaden Valley Womens' Club · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Support the mission to stimulate, by the active participation of each member, interest in the social, civic, and cultural improvement of our community.

• $5,000

  Cystic Fibrosis Research · Palo Alto, CA · 2024

  Support program that helps innovative cystic fibrosis (cf) research and offers education, advocacy and psychosocial support programs and services to those with cf.

• $5,000

  Downtown Streets Team · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Support community programs to help end homelessness.

• $5,000

  Good Karma Bikes · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Support programs that empower people and build community though bikes.

• $5,000

  Happy Hollow Foundation · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Suppport program that is to support the happy hollow park and zoo.

• $5,000

  International Campaign for Tibet · Washington, DC · 2024

  Support programs that works to promote human rights and democratic freedoms for the people of tibet

• $5,000

  Kqed · San Francisco, CA · 2024

  Support the mission of providing consistently high quality public media that informs, educates, entertains, and engages our communities from a northern california perspective.

• $5,000

  Planned Parenthood Mar Monte · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Support program that provides a range of reproductive and general health services.

• $5,000

  Rasur Foundation International · Gilroy, CA · 2024

  Support programs that empower champions of youth to transform turmoil into caring connection with themselves and others through the connection practice.

• $5,000

  Rubin Museum of Art · New York, NY · 2024

  Support programs to support the ideas, cultures and art of himalayan asia.

• $5,000

  Sacred Heart Community Service · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Support programs that change lives and impact poverty by providing essential services, offering tools for self-sufficiency, and ministering with dignity, compassion and respect

• $5,000

  Salvation Army · Alexandria, VA · 2024

  Support programs to meet human needs without discrimination.

• $5,000

  Second Harvest Food Bank · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Support programs to ensure that anyone who needs a healthy meal can get one.

• $5,000

  Sempervirens Fund · San Mateo, CA · 2024

  Support program that protect and permanently preserve redwood, forests, wildlife habitat, watersheds, and other important natural and scenic features of santa cruz mountains.

• $5,000

  Shop With a Cop · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Support programs that take needy children in the community shopping with a police officer.

• $5,000

  Tibetan Nuns Project · Seattle, WA · 2024

  Support programs that educate and empower nuns of the tibetan buddhist tradition as teachers and leaders.

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