Frank and Theresa Bramanti
Frank and Theresa Bramanti is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $215K. Net investment income was $231K.
Frank and Theresa Bramanti at a glance
In short: Frank and Theresa Bramanti gave $215K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $215,000
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,875
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,351,032
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Frank and Theresa Bramanti funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St John Paul II cath School ($50K). Together the top 8 received $215K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 33 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Frank and Theresa Bramanti gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 181% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2023) to $235K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John Paul II cath School Houston, TX | Support Catholic faith based education | $50,000 |
| Angelo Catholic School San Angelo, TX | Support Catholic faith based education | $40,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia Nashville, TN | Support the Catholic ministries of Dominican Sisters | $25,000 |
| St Anthony De Padua Catholic School South Bend, IN | Support Catholic faith based education | $25,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Halletsville, TX | Support Catholic faith based education | $25,000 |
| International Dominican Foundation Metairie, LA | Support Catholic faith based education | $25,000 |
| Incarnate World Academy Houston, TX | Support Catholic faith based education | $15,000 |
| St Pius X Cath High School Houston, TX | Support Catholic faith based education | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,351,032 | $245,597 | $235,891 | $215,000 | 8 | $217,887 | $231,128 | $120,301 |
| 2024 | $1,335,551 | $155,554 | $253,446 | $235,000 | 8 | $237,750 | $141,858 | $111,070 |
| 2023 | $1,434,193 | $54,362 | $187,376 | $170,000 | 1 | $172,787 | $40,258 | $110,182 |
| 2022 | $1,567,207 | $112,281 | $241,405 | $215,000 | 7 | $217,655 | $96,731 | $128,315 |
| 2021 | $1,696,331 | $287,199 | $224,316 | $205,000 | 9 | — | $274,324 | $117,175 |
| 2020 | $1,633,448 | $162,416 | $227,670 | $210,000 | 3 | — | $149,632 | $107,299 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank and Theresa Bramanti reported a distributable amount of $120K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Frank and Theresa Bramanti is led by Frank J Bramanti, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 5 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frank J Bramanti
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bart Bramanti
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$250 (2020) → $250 (2025)
Christina Hall
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$250 (2020) → $250 (2025)
Elizabeth A Feldpausch
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $250 (2025)
Joseph Bramanti
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2021) → $250 (2025)
Matt Bramanti
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$500 (2022) → $250 (2025)
Theresa Bramanti
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $250, to Elizabeth A Feldpausch (Secretary, Dir). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Frank and Theresa Bramanti
How much does Frank and Theresa Bramanti give each year?
Frank and Theresa Bramanti gave $215K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $235K across 8 grants.
What is Frank and Theresa Bramanti's typical grant size?
Frank and Theresa Bramanti's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $26,875, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frank and Theresa Bramanti give grants?
Frank and Theresa Bramanti gives mostly in Texas: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (12%) and Indiana (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (3 grants).
Does Frank and Theresa Bramanti give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Frank and Theresa Bramanti's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Catholic faith based education" (7 grants).
Who are Frank and Theresa Bramanti's largest grantees?
Frank and Theresa Bramanti's largest 2025 grantees include St John Paul II cath School ($50,000), Angelo Catholic School ($40,000) and Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Frank and Theresa Bramanti?
Frank and Theresa Bramanti reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $218K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $120K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Frank and Theresa Bramanti's EIN?
Frank and Theresa Bramanti's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5142731. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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