The Brakebush Family Foundation appears focused on faith-based humanitarian relief, directing substantial unrestricted support to a single Christian relief organization. Their giving emphasizes large, flexible funding that enables direct charitable aid and disaster-response operations. The foundation's activity is highly concentrated rather than broadly distributed across causes or geographies.
Concentrated, single large unrestricted grant to one long-standing faith-based relief organization rather than many small or diverse grants; flexible funding style that supports operational and program needs.
Brakebush Family Foundation Inc concentrates its giving on unrestricted charitable gifts to faith-based humanitarian and Christian organizations, with several large awards recurring across recent years. The clearest pattern is sustained support for organizations that move goods and services through church and relief networks, including Orphan Grain Train, which received $441,809 in 2024 and $243,470 in 2025, and Goserv Global, which received $349,000 in 2024 and $246,000 in 2025. The foundation also backed Care Net with $300,000 in 2024 and $103,000 in 2025, showing repeat support rather than isolated awards. Its recent grants include a mix of disaster-response, gospel-oriented, and aid-distribution work. Every Shelter received $200,000 in 2025, and Samaritan's Purse received $100,000 in 2024. Other grants went to churches, camps, and ministries such as Messiah Lutheran Church, Crescent Lake Bible Camp, and Immanuel Lutheran Church. The grant descriptions are consistently unrestricted, indicating flexible support rather than project-specific funding. Recent activity points to a funder that backs organizations with direct service delivery and strong faith-based networks.
Faith-based humanitarian relief is central to the foundation’s recent giving. Orphan Grain Train received $441,809 in 2024 and $243,470 in 2025, both listed as unrestricted charitable gifts, and the organization’s role fits the foundation’s pattern of supporting relief and goods distribution. Disaster response and emergency aid logistics also appear in the portfolio. Every Shelter received $200,000 in 2025, while Samaritan's Purse received $100,000 in 2024. These grants sit alongside support for organizations that move food, clothing, and supplies through church-connected channels. The foundation also funds Christian ministry and camp-based programs. Messiah Lutheran Church received $267,090 in 2024 and $194,840 in 2025, and Crescent Lake Bible Camp received $200,000 in 2025 after a $150,000 grant in 2024. Care Net received $300,000 in 2024 and $103,000 in 2025.
Typical grant size sits at $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $15,500 at the median, and $33,000 at the 75th percentile, but the recent grants list shows several six-figure awards above that range. The foundation behaves like a repeat general-support funder: multiple recipients appear in more than one year, including Orphan Grain Train, Goserv Global, Care Net, Messiah Lutheran Church, Camp Luwisomo, Crescent Lake Bible Camp, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Life Promotions, and Sheperds College. Grants are listed as unrestricted charitable gifts, and the foundation is classified as a regular funder rather than a DAF. No application process is shown in the data.
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$5.4M
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$4.3M
Most grants fall between $5K and $33K, with a median of $16K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$16K
75th Percentile
$33K
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Notable grantees: Orphan Grain Train
Grantmaking is regional, with 49% of grants going to recipients in Wisconsin and the top state by grant count also Wisconsin. The recent grants list shows especially frequent awards to Westfield, Madison, Appleton, Monona, Wild Rose, Rhinelander, Wisconsin Dells, and Union Grove. Outside Wisconsin, nearby Midwest recipients include Eagle Grove, Iowa; Lacresent, Minnesota; and Albert Lea, Minnesota. All listed recipient grants are in the United States.
Its recent giving centers on faith-based humanitarian relief, disaster response and emergency aid logistics, and distribution of donated goods through church networks. The grant list also includes churches, Christian ministries, camps, and related nonprofit organizations.
The recent grants are consistently described as unrestricted charitable gifts. That pattern suggests flexible support, including general operating or core support rather than narrowly designated project funding.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Orphan Grain Train, Goserv Global, Care Net, Messiah Lutheran Church, Camp Luwisomo, Crescent Lake Bible Camp, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Life Promotions, and Sheperds College.
Wisconsin is the top state by grant count, and 49% of grants go to recipients in Wisconsin. Recent Wisconsin recipients include Westfield, Madison, Appleton, Monona, Wild Rose, Rhinelander, Wisconsin Dells, and Union Grove.
The reported distribution shows a 25th percentile of $5,000, a median of $15,500, and a 75th percentile of $33,000. The recent list also includes much larger awards, so the foundation gives across a wide range.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOSERV GLOBAL | EAGLE GROVE, IA | $246,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN | WESTFIELD, WI | $243,470 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| ZETEO COMMUNITY | MONONA, WI | $210,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| EVERY SHELTER | HOUSTON, TX | $200,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| CAMP LUWISOMO | WILD ROSE, WI | $200,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| CRESCENT LAKE BIBLE CAMP | RHINELANDER, WI | $200,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH | LACRESENT, MN | $194,840 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH | WESTFIELD, WI | $135,450 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| GLOBAL OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL | PONTOTOC, MS | $105,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| CARE NET | MADISON, WI | $103,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| SHEPERDS COLLEGE | UNION GROVE, WI | $95,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| BEYOND BLESSED PANTRY | WISCONSIN DELLS, WI | $94,500 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| LIFE PROMOTIONS | APPLETON, WI | $90,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL | COLORADO SPRING, CO | $70,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| NAVIGATORS | ALBERT LEA, MN | $70,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| MANNA FROM HEAVEN | VIRGIE, KY | $69,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| JEWS FOR JESUS | SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ | $65,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| MOBILITY WORLDWIDE | COLUMBIA, MO | $64,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| SOUDAN INTERIOR MISSION | CHARLOTTE, NC | $63,193 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| CHILD OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL | ROBSTOWN, TX | $60,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| GREAT COMMISSION 3 16 MINISTRIES | WEST PADUCAH, KY | $60,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CHURCH ASSOC | GREENVILLE, SC | $55,400 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| COLOMA CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION | COLOMA, WI | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| ETHNOS 360 | SANFORD, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| PRISON FELLOWSHIP | LANSDOWNE, VA | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| ANSWERS IN GENESIS | HEBRON, KY | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| NORTHWESTERN MEDIA | ST PAUL, MN | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| EMMAUS BIBLE COLLEGE | DUBUQUE, IA | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| CRU | ORLANDO, FL | $48,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| WESTFIELD SCHOOLS | WESTFIELD, WI | $48,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| MONTELLO FIRE DEPARTMENT | MONTELLO, WI | $45,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| CENTRAL MISSIONARY CLEARING HOUSE | HOUSTON, TX | $44,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| CORNERSTONE CHILDREN'S RANCH | QUEMADO, TX | $40,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| MINISTRY IN MISSION | CHESTERLAND, OH | $35,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| OPEN DOOR FOUNDATION | OSSINING, NY | $34,865 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| WAUSHARA FOOD PANTRY | WAUTOMA, WI | $34,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| STOREHOUSE FOR JESUS | MOCKSVILLE, WI | $34,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| IRVING CARES | IRVING, TX | $34,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| WELLS AREA FOOD SHELF | WELLS, MN | $34,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| ONE FEST | CADOTT, WI | $30,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| PORTAGE FOOD PANTRY | PORTAGE, WI | $28,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| HOPE HOUSE | BARABOO, WI | $28,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| ADAMS FOOD PANTRY | FRIENDSHIP, WI | $28,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| CARE AND SHARE FOOD PANTRY | MONTELLO, WI | $28,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| CAMBRIA COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY | CAMBRIA, WI | $28,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| DRAGONFLY HOUSE | MOCKSVILLE, NC | $28,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| 89589Q | APPLETON, WI | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
| FOCUS ON THE FAMILY | COLORADO SPRING, CO | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT |
GOSERV GLOBAL
$246,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN
$243,470UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
ZETEO COMMUNITY
$210,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
CAMP LUWISOMO
$200,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
CRESCENT LAKE BIBLE CAMP
$200,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH
$194,840UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
$135,450UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
CARE NET
$103,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
SHEPERDS COLLEGE
$95,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
BEYOND BLESSED PANTRY
$94,500UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL
$70,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
NAVIGATORS
$70,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
MANNA FROM HEAVEN
$69,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
JEWS FOR JESUS
$65,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
MOBILITY WORLDWIDE
$64,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
SOUDAN INTERIOR MISSION
$63,193UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
CHILD OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL
$60,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
GREAT COMMISSION 3 16 MINISTRIES
$60,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CHURCH ASSOC
$55,400UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
COLOMA CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION
$50,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
ETHNOS 360
$50,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES
$50,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
PRISON FELLOWSHIP
$50,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
NORTHWESTERN MEDIA
$50,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
CRU
$48,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
WESTFIELD SCHOOLS
$48,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
MONTELLO FIRE DEPARTMENT
$45,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
CORNERSTONE CHILDREN'S RANCH
$40,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
MINISTRY IN MISSION
$35,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
WAUSHARA FOOD PANTRY
$34,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
IRVING CARES
$34,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
WELLS AREA FOOD SHELF
$34,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
ONE FEST
$30,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
PORTAGE FOOD PANTRY
$28,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
HOPE HOUSE
$28,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
ADAMS FOOD PANTRY
$28,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
CARE AND SHARE FOOD PANTRY
$28,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
CAMBRIA COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
$28,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
89589Q
$25,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
$25,000UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT