Donald and Ruby Branson Foundation

How to apply, from its 2025 IRS return

How to ask

Tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service may submit grant requests to the Foundation. There are no official forms to use in applying for a grant from the Foundation. Organizations interested in funding should submit a cover sheet, a letter of inquiry, and all accompanying documents via email to grants@bransonfoundation.org.

Deadlines

Grant inquiries accepted year-round with awards in October.

Limits on who can apply

The Foundation provides awards to promote environmental, educational, and social progress.

Grants paid in 2025

$74,650, to organizations

This is what the foundation told the IRS on Form 990-PF. It isn’t a confirmed open grant round, and details may have changed, so contact the foundation before applying. Its mailing address is on the full return: see it on ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer.