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Donald And Ruby Branson Foundation

  • Lone Pine, CA
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 2006
  • EIN: 20-4779170

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Independent Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$114k (2024)

Expenses
$90.6k (2024)

Total Assets
$1.64M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$1 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$114,331
Expenses
$90,633
Net Income
$23,698
Net Assets
$1,636,441
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $28,011
24.5%
Dividends $27,279
23.9%
Sales of Assets $59,041
51.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $75,252
83.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,636,442
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,636,441
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce Branson (Ceo) $0 $0
Matt Branson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Elizabeth Branson (President) $0 $0
Jim Johnson (Vice President) $0 $0
Ed Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 9, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$64,322
Expenses
$101,790
Net Income
-$166,112
Net Assets
$1,612,743
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $8,415
Dividends $44,718
Sales of Assets -$117,455
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $90,014
88.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,612,743
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,612,743
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce Branson (President) $0 $0
Matt Branson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Ben Branson (Legal Counsel) $0 $0
Elizabeth Branson (Vice President) $0 $0
Jim Johnson (Director) $0 $0
Ed Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 6, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$53,883
Expenses
$106,616
Net Income
-$52,733
Net Assets
$1,778,855
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $47,921
88.9%
Sales of Assets $5,962
11.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $99,217
93.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,778,855
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,778,855
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce Branson (Ceo) $0 $0
Matt Branson (Vice President) $0 $0
Ben Branson (Legal Counsel) $0 $0
Elizabeth Branson (President) $0 $0
Jim Johnson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Ed Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 16, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$194,478
Expenses
$92,968
Net Income
$101,510
Net Assets
$1,831,588
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $52,872
27.2%
Sales of Assets $141,606
72.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $80,381
86.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,831,588
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,831,588
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce Branson (Ceo) $0 $0
James Johnson (Vice President) $0 $0
Ben Branson (Legal Counsel) $0 $0
Elizabeth Branson (President) $0 $0
Matthew Branson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Ed Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on April 8, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$73,229
Expenses
$109,660
Net Income
-$36,431
Net Assets
$1,730,077
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $48,717
66.5%
Sales of Assets $24,512
33.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $99,507
90.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,730,078
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,730,077
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce Branson (Secretary) $0 $0
James Johnson (Vice President) $0 $0
Dorothy Branson (Sargent At Arms) $0 $0
Ben Branson (Legal Counsel) $0 $0
Elizabeth Branson (President) $0 $0
Matthew Branson (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 3, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$70,684
Expenses
$109,221
Net Income
-$38,537
Net Assets
$1,765,534
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $63,816
90.3%
Sales of Assets $6,868
9.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $109,221
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,765,535
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,765,534
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Elizabeth Branson (President) $0 $0
James Johnson (Vice President) $0 $0
Bruce Branson (Secretary) $0 $0
Matthew Branson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Ben Branson (Legal Counsel) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 22, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$106,194
Expenses
$107,022
Net Income
-$828
Net Assets
$1,804,072
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $57,708
54.3%
Sales of Assets $48,486
45.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $96,950
90.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,804,072
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,804,072
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Elizabeth Branson (President) $0 $0
James Johnson (Vice President) $0 $0
Bruce Branson (Secretary) $0 $0
Matthew Branson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Ben Branson (Legal Counsel) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 9, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$76,576
Expenses
$102,273
Net Income
-$25,697
Net Assets
$1,804,900
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $51,623
67.4%
Sales of Assets $24,953
32.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $91,654
89.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,804,900
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,804,900
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce Branson (Secretary) $0 $0
James Johnson (Vice President) $0 $0
Dorothy Branson (Sargent At Arms) $0 $0
Ben Branson (Legal Counsel) $0 $0
Elizabeth Branson (President) $0 $0
Matthew Branson (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 7, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$94,751
Expenses
$117,850
Net Income
-$23,099
Net Assets
$1,830,597
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $47,709
50.4%
Sales of Assets $47,042
49.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $102,195
86.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,830,597
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,830,597
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce Branson (Chairman/Ceo) $0 $0
James Johnson (Cfo) $0 $0
Dorothy Branson (Director) $0 $0
Ben Branson (Vice President/Secretary) $0 $0
Elizabeth Branson (President) $0 $0
Matthew Branson (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 8, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$211,519
Expenses
$107,443
Net Income
$104,076
Net Assets
$1,853,696
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $42,609
20.1%
Sales of Assets $168,910
79.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $90,278
84.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,853,696
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,853,696
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce Branson (Chairman/Ceo) $0 $0
James Johnson (Cfo) $0 $0
Dorothy Branson (Director) $0 $0
Ben Branson (Vice President/Secretary) $0 $0
Elizabeth Branson (President) $0 $0
Matthew Branson (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 5, 2016

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$171,718
Expenses
$110,612
Net Income
$61,106
Net Assets
$1,749,620
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $42,366
24.7%
Sales of Assets $124,359
72.4%
Other Income $4,993
2.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $101,853
92.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,749,620
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,749,620
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce Branson (Chairman/Ceo) $0 $0
James Johnson (Cfo) $0 $0
Dorothy Branson (Secretary) $0 $0
Ben Branson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Elizabeth Branson (Vice President) $0 $0
Matthew Branson (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 5, 2015

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$96,589
Expenses
$109,110
Net Income
-$12,521
Net Assets
$1,688,514
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $3,223
3.3%
Dividends $41,640
43.1%
Sales of Assets $52,823
54.7%
Other Income -$1,097
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $92,212
84.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,688,514
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,688,514

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$70,249
Expenses
$68,096
Net Income
$2,153
Net Assets
$1,701,035
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $7,900
11.2%
Dividends $41,752
59.4%
Sales of Assets $22,150
31.5%
Other Income -$1,553
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $56,872
83.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,701,035
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,701,035

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$65,089
Expenses
$120,049
Net Income
-$54,960
Net Assets
$1,698,882
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $14,087
21.6%
Dividends $34,110
52.4%
Sales of Assets $19,173
29.5%
Other Income -$2,281
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $109,736
91.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,698,882
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,698,882

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$23,107
Expenses
$87,604
Net Income
-$64,497
Net Assets
$1,856,117
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,000
4.3%
Interest Revenue $18,038
78.1%
Dividends $34,730
> 100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $87,604
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,856,117
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,856,117

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 3) PDF (3 of 3)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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