Frank and Dorothy Bragg Charitable Trust
Frank and Dorothy Bragg Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $96K. Net investment income was $236K.
Frank and Dorothy Bragg Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Frank and Dorothy Bragg Charitable Trust gave $96K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $24K), top state Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $96,380
- +11.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $24,095
- +11.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $26,663
- Total assets
- $1,751,966
- +10.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (39% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Frank and Dorothy Bragg Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was College of the Ozarks ($32K). Together the top 4 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Frank and Dorothy Bragg Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+18%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2021) to $96K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO | Unrestricted General | $32,346 |
| Fairfield Hospital District Fairfield, TX | Unrestricted General | $26,774 |
| Shriners' Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | Unrestricted General | $26,552 |
| Fairfield Library Association Inc Fairfield, TX | Unrestricted General | $10,708 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,751,966 | $255,037 | $129,029 | $96,380 | 4 | $107,044 | $235,758 | $96,875 |
| 2025 | $1,579,468 | $166,088 | $117,494 | $86,386 | 4 | $96,508 | $144,140 | $93,808 |
| 2024 | $1,523,973 | $67,619 | $96,764 | $67,137 | 4 | $76,361 | $43,071 | $88,435 |
| 2023 | $1,556,209 | $-23,604 | $117,429 | $81,898 | 4 | $91,217 | $38,473 | $83,589 |
| 2022 | $1,691,805 | $351,867 | $120,635 | $88,631 | 4 | $99,226 | $330,438 | $94,574 |
| 2021 | $1,596,181 | $113,277 | $92,789 | $65,788 | 4 | — | $95,524 | $83,514 |
| 2020 | $1,445,837 | $123,884 | $103,545 | $76,996 | 4 | — | $110,320 | $80,462 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank and Dorothy Bragg Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $97K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Frank and Dorothy Bragg Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$25K (2022) → $25K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $25K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Frank and Dorothy Bragg Charitable Trust
How much does Frank and Dorothy Bragg Charitable Trust give each year?
Frank and Dorothy Bragg Charitable Trust gave $96K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $86K across 4 grants.
What is Frank and Dorothy Bragg Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Frank and Dorothy Bragg Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $26,663, and its average grant was $24,095, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frank and Dorothy Bragg Charitable Trust give grants?
Frank and Dorothy Bragg Charitable Trust's top state is Texas, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (34%) and Florida (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fairfield, TX (2 grants).
Does Frank and Dorothy Bragg Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Frank and Dorothy Bragg Charitable Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Frank and Dorothy Bragg Charitable Trust?
Frank and Dorothy Bragg Charitable Trust reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $107K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Frank and Dorothy Bragg Charitable Trust's EIN?
Frank and Dorothy Bragg Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6521856. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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