Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation Inc
Private foundation · Franklin, IN · EIN 35-1697364 · reported 2023–2025 · files as Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation
81grants reported
$10Kmedian award
$5,000lower quartile
$990smallest grant
$1.0Mtotal paid
2states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 9 of its 81 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $74K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
PO Box 661
Franklin, IN 46131-0661
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin College of Indiana Branigin Engaged Learning program research and dev | Franklin, IN | $56,000 |
| Franklin College of Indiana Branigin EngagedLearning Programresearch and prof development | Franklin, IN | $52,500 |
| Humane Society of Johnson Co Low Cost SpayNeuter Clinic project support | Franklin, IN | $50,000 |
| Franklin College of Indiana Branigin EngagedLearning Programresearch and prof development | Franklin, IN | $50,000 |
| Franklin Education Connection Student Success support part-time teachers and sch | Franklin, IN | $39,000 |
| Franklin Education Connection Student Success supportpart-time teacher salariesand scholarships | Franklin, IN | $37,500 |
| Humane Society of Johnson Co Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinicproject support | Franklin, IN | $36,712 |
| Franklin Education Connection Equipment, tutoring,student scholarships,support STEM education | Franklin, IN | $35,000 |
| Girls Inc of Franklin Operational support and strategic goals and plans | Franklin, IN | $25,000 |
| Girls Inc of Franklin Operational supportand strategic goalsand plans | Franklin, IN | $25,000 |
| Leadership Johnson County Matching grant,support transitionto independent entity | Franklin, IN | $25,000 |
| Girls Inc of Franklin Operational supportand strategic goalsand plans | Franklin, IN | $25,000 |
| Clark Pleasant Education Foundation Support of CPEFs annual Fall teacher grant cycle | Whiteland, IN | $20,000 |
| Johnson County Community Foundation Support Early Care Education Initiatives in JoCo | Franklin, IN | $20,000 |
| Tara Treatment Center Support purchase of vehicles for treatment program | Franklin, IN | $20,000 |
| Clark Pleasant Education Foundation Warrior Way behavioralincentive program,fall grant | Whiteland, IN | $17,500 |
| Johnson Co Public Library Foundation Support 2025 summer programwith additional funds for Explore Summer endowment | Franklin, IN | $17,500 |
| Franklin Parks Recreation Dept Sponsorship of Vendor PlazaPublic Art AdvisoryAr | Franklin, IN | $15,500 |
| Franklin Parks & Recreation Dept Sponsoship of Vendor Plaza,Community Art Show,Arts at the Amp | Franklin, IN | $15,500 |
| Franklin Parks & Recreation Dept Sponsoship of Vendor Plaza,Public Art Advisory,Arts at the Amp | Franklin, IN | $15,500 |
| Franklin Heritage Funds for filmlibrary-acquisitionpreservation and storage | Franklin, IN | $13,038 |
| Franklin Symphonic Council Public music presentation and support of mission | Franklin, IN | $12,500 |
| Franklin Symphonic Council Public musicpresentations,support of mission | Franklin, IN | $12,500 |
| Franklin Symphonic Council Public musicpresentations,support of mission | Franklin, IN | $12,500 |
| Franklin Chamber of Commerce Support for theGenuine Franklincampaign | Franklin, IN | $12,000 |
| Leadership Johnson County Support purchase of custom utility trailer w shel | Franklin, IN | $10,704 |
| Johnson Co Community Cats Equipment for newvet clinic for lowincome cat owners | Franklin, IN | $10,251 |
| Butler University Scholarship Funds | Indianapolis, IN | $10,000 |
| Imagination Library of Johnson Co I Support of literary program in Johnson County | Franklin, IN | $10,000 |
| Interchurch Food Pantry Purchase food for food insecure in Johnson Co | Franklin, IN | $10,000 |
| Johnson County Community Foundation 2026 Color the County Mural Program | Franklin, IN | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Johnson Co Support STEM lab implementation supplies treats | Franklin, IN | $10,000 |
| Butler University ScholarshipFunds | Indianapolis, IN | $10,000 |
| Johnson Co Community Foundation 2024 Color the CountyMural Program | Franklin, IN | $10,000 |
| Interchurch Food Pantry Purchase foodfor food insecurein Johnson Co. | Franklin, IN | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Johnson Co Funds for Furprogram support | Franklin, IN | $10,000 |
| Franklin Heritage Funds for filmlibrary-acquisitionpreservation and storage | Franklin, IN | $10,000 |
| Butler University ScholarshipFunds | Indianapolis, IN | $10,000 |
| Johnson Co Community Foundation 2025 Color the CountyMural Program | Franklin, IN | $10,000 |
| Interchurch Food Pantry Purchase foodfor food insecurein Johnson Co. | Franklin, IN | $10,000 |
| Johnson Co Community Cats Equipment for newvet clinic for lowincome cat owners | Franklin, IN | $10,000 |
| Franklin Heritage Funds for film library - acquisition preservation | Franklin, IN | $9,917 |
| Autism Community Connection Support Young Adult Connection programs | Greenwood, IN | $9,025 |
| Johnson Co Community Foundation Dolly Parton'sImagination Librarybooks for 300 children | Franklin, IN | $9,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Youth activities,community musicministry | Franklin, IN | $9,000 |
| Johnson Co Community Foundation Dolly PartonsImagination Library | Franklin, IN | $9,000 |
| Leadership Johnson County Support for SignatureProgram and YouthLeadership Academy | Franklin, IN | $8,200 |
| Discover Downtown Franklin Inc Support of the Holiday Lighting Endowment Fund | Franklin, IN | $7,500 |
| St Rose of Lima Catholic School Financial aid provided to students in need | Franklin, IN | $7,500 |
| St Rose of Lima Catholic School Financial assistancefor students fromneedy families | Franklin, IN | $7,500 |
| St Rose of Lima Catholic School Financial assistancefor students fromneedy families | Franklin, IN | $7,500 |
| Upstream Prevention Inc Renovation of new space for accessibility needs | Greenwood, IN | $7,000 |
| Upstream Prevention Inc Renovation of newspace for accessibilityneeds | Greenwood, IN | $6,500 |
| Bridges Alliance of Johnson County Recruitretain volunteers conduct forums etc | Franklin, IN | $6,400 |
| First Presbyterian Church Support for youth and community activities region | Franklin, IN | $6,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Youth activities,community musicministry | Franklin, IN | $6,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Support mission and ministryoperating | Franklin, IN | $5,000 |
| Johnson County Community Foundation Dollars for Scholars program | Franklin, IN | $5,000 |
| Discover Downtown Franklin Inc Support to updatestrategic plan, consulting fees | Franklin, IN | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Support missionand ministry/operating | Franklin, IN | $5,000 |
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