Brackett Family Foundation Inc
Brackett Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including education, religious outreach, health care, and community services, primarily in Florida.
Brackett Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Brackett Family Foundation Inc gave $92K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $91,505
- -29.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,519
- -20.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,854,904
- +7.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (11 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Brackett Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 969, Vero Beach, FL 32961
Phone: (772) 567-4303
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brackett Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ford Madden Chrsitian Academy ($20K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 142 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 7% to Arkansas, 2% to Alabama, and 1% to Utah. The listed grants include recipients in Vero Beach and other Florida communities, as well as organizations in Arkansas and Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Brackett Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 26 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 63% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2022) to $170K (2020). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Madden Chrsitian Academy Sinkor Monrovia, FL | Education | $20,000 |
| Buggy Bunch Vero Beach, FL | Support Disadvantaged Mothers | $10,250 |
| Zac Dulac Legacy Fund Vero Beach, FL | Education | $10,000 |
| Legacy Minded Men Vero Beach, FL | Ministy Outreach | $6,546 |
| Mt Dora Christian Children's Home Mt Dora, FL | Christian Education | $5,000 |
| Sebastian River High School Vero Beach, FL | Education | $5,000 |
| Harding University Searcy, AR | Education | $3,750 |
| The Learning Alliance Vero Beach, FL | Education/Early Childhood Literacy | $3,500 |
| Christian FM Radio Vero Beach, FL | Religious Outreach | $3,500 |
| Indian River Restaurant Supply Vero Beach, FL | Education | $2,659 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,854,904 | $300,649 | $109,112 | $91,505 | 26 | $91,505 | $283,459 | $146,361 |
| 2023 | $2,663,367 | $111,718 | $147,982 | $128,913 | 29 | $128,913 | $117,505 | $137,972 |
| 2022 | $2,699,631 | $112,795 | $107,270 | $91,433 | 26 | $91,433 | $100,808 | $123,804 |
| 2021 | $2,694,106 | $567,390 | $126,884 | $109,413 | 32 | $109,413 | $122,432 | $139,153 |
| 2020 | $2,258,674 | $14,138 | $186,395 | $169,665 | 29 | — | $74,909 | $103,273 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brackett Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $146K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for educational and religious organizations, as well as organizations serving disadvantaged families and children, veterans, older adults, and health care initiatives.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of work supported. The Learning Alliance says it works to improve student literacy by equipping educators to teach children to read. Little Birthday Angels says it provides birthday parties for homeless children on Florida’s Treasure Coast. The Veterans Council of Indian River County says it supports county veterans through local organizations and community efforts. Harding University describes its mission as transforming learners for global impact while nurturing faith.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $91,505. Grants ranged from $300 to $20,000, with a median of $2,500. Larger awards included $20,000 to Ford Madden Christian Academy for education; $10,250 to Buggy Bunch to support disadvantaged mothers; $10,000 to Zac Dulac Legacy Fund for education; and $6,546 to Legacy Minded Men for ministry outreach. Other grants included $5,000 each to Mt Dora Christian Children’s Home for Christian education and Sebastian River High School for education.
Additional 2024 recipients included Harding University ($3,750), The Learning Alliance ($3,500), Christian FM Radio ($3,500), Little Birthday Angels ($2,500), the Veterans Council of Indian River County ($2,500), and Childcare Resources of Indian River ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert L. Brackett, Sandra D. Brackett, Robert A. Brackett II, Daniel S. Brackett, Sue Dean, and Glenda Wild as directors.
Brackett Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel S. Brackett
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Glenda Wild
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert A. Brackett II
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert L. Brackett
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sandra D. Brackett
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sue Dean
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Brackett Family Foundation Inc
How much does Brackett Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Brackett Family Foundation Inc gave $92K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $129K across 29 grants.
What is Brackett Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Brackett Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,519, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Brackett Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Brackett Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Brackett Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arkansas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (20 grants) and Searcy, AR (2 grants).
Does Brackett Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Brackett Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (6 grants).
Who are Brackett Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Brackett Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ford Madden Chrsitian Academy ($20,000), Buggy Bunch ($10,250) and Zac Dulac Legacy Fund ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Brackett Family Foundation Inc?
Brackett Family Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $146K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Brackett Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for educational and religious organizations, as well as organizations serving disadvantaged families and children, veterans, older adults, and health care initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brackett Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brackett Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Brackett Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1156786. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Brackett Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Brackett Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/brackett-family-foundation-inc-morg_d683de7f7a0f4c7bbc8dcf0e3eb1120e
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