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Community Involvement & Impact
Brandenburg Properties and the Brandenburg family’s commitment to community extends far beyond real estate. Through the Brandenburg Family Foundation, we invest in organizations that foster self-reliance, promote economic independence, and improve quality of life for underserved individuals throughout Silicon Valley and beyond.
Notable initiatives include: San Jose Children’s Museum, San Jose State University Martin Luther King Jr. Library, San Jose Children’s Musical Theatre, Rotary Club of San Jose, The Forgotten International, Santa Clara County Children’s Shelter, San Jose State University Spartan Golf Complex, Youth On Course, Stroke Awareness Foundation, Boy Scouts of America, San Jose Fire Museum, YMCA, Camp Campbell, San Jose 2026, and the Seeds of Peace Monument (highlighted below), just to name a few.
$30 Million+
CONTRIBUTED
Over the past nearly four decades, the Foundation and family members have contributed more than $30 million to nonprofit organizations and community improvement projects.
Seeds of Peace Monument
The Brandenburg Family Foundation is proud to play a key role in bringing the Seeds of Peace Monument to life in San José, an ongoing project rooted in the belief that even small acts of vision and generosity inspire lasting and meaningful change. The monument stems from the creative partnership between philanthropist Diane Brandenburg, the Brandenburg Family Foundation, renowned sculptor Mario Chiodo, and the Rotary Club of San Jose where together with public support—all uniting artistic expression with civic purpose.
Located at Arena Green West near the SAP Center, the installation will anchor a dynamic public space designed for reflection, cultural programming, and community gathering. As the project continues to evolve, Seeds of Peace reflects Brandenburg’s commitment to initiatives that strengthen community connection, celebrate shared humanity, and contribute to San José’s cultural identity.