George W Brackenridge Foundation
The George W. Brackenridge Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. It supports education in the greater San Antonio area, primarily through grants to charter schools, while also funding other school models and education-related organizations.
George W Brackenridge Foundation at a glance
In short: George W Brackenridge Foundation gave $6.8M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $399K), mostly in Texas. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,785,000
- +39.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $399,118
- +39.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $50,102,523
- +4.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (6 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (96% 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 George W Brackenridge Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. It lists a request letter on the organization’s letterhead, signed by a board member or officer, with information on the grant’s intended use, the organization’s charter and bylaws, its IRS exemption letter, and its most recent financial statements. The foundation’s website also invites education operators and education-related organizations to share ideas through its form.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states there are no formal submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- The filing states there are no formal submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: George W Brackenridge Foundation
Mailing address: 700 N Saint Marys St Ste 875, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 693-0819
Website: https://brackenridgefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George W Brackenridge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Royal Public Schools ($2.3M). Together the top 10 received $6.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 19 grants of 72 (26%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it funds schools and education-related organizations operating within, or expanding to, the greater San Antonio area. Its 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Texas recipients (96%), with 4% going to recipients in the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George W Brackenridge Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 17 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $501K; repeat grants $344K. How we count
Medians: $188K first-time, $250K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 148% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 213% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $2.2M (2022) to $6.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $6.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Public Schools San Antonio, TX | Educational Purposes or Programs | $2,250,000 |
| Great Hearts America Texas San Antonio, TX | Educational Purposes or Programs | $995,000 |
| Essence Preparatory Public School San Antonio, TX | Educational Purposes or Programs | $700,000 |
| Prelude Prepatory School San Antonio, TX | Educational Purposes or Programs | $500,000 |
| Harmony Public Schools Houston, TX | Educational Purposes or Programs | $500,000 |
| The Gathering Place San Antonio, TX | Educational Purposes or Programs | $270,000 |
| New Frontiers Public Schools Inc San Antonio, TX | Educational Purposes or Programs | $250,000 |
| Somerset Academy Texas San Antonio, TX | Educational Purposes or Programs | $250,000 |
| School of Science and Technology San Antonio, TX | Educational Purposes or Programs | $250,000 |
| 50 Can Inc Washington, DC | Educational Purposes or Programs | $250,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,102,523 | $10,745,985 | $8,133,062 | $6,785,000 | 17 | $7,176,843 | $9,927,762 | $3,366,517 |
| 2023 | $47,929,723 | $7,584,600 | $6,202,924 | $4,864,000 | 17 | $5,355,556 | $6,861,960 | $2,921,475 |
| 2022 | $45,789,764 | $12,469,158 | $3,485,615 | $2,160,000 | 13 | $2,495,550 | $12,180,906 | $2,516,235 |
| 2021 | $36,645,508 | $6,039,275 | $3,482,710 | $2,740,000 | 14 | $3,007,949 | $5,642,950 | $2,680,561 |
| 2020 | $33,927,371 | $4,854,424 | $4,122,468 | $3,185,000 | 11 | — | $4,393,031 | $2,477,469 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George W Brackenridge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.4M 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
The foundation’s stated focus is education. Its website says it primarily supports charter schools, but also funds other school models and education-related organizations. Its 2024 filing states that grants are limited to accredited education organizations or must support one or more accredited educational organizations.
Examples of grantees include public schools and education-related organizations. Harmony Public Schools describes its mission as preparing students for college and careers through a student-centered program with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. New Frontiers Public Schools says it is dedicated to educating students and developing their character. Families Empowered says it works to help resource-constrained parents understand and access school options.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $6,785,000. Individual grants ranged from $10,000 to $2,250,000, with a median of $250,000. The foundation’s website says grants generally range from $10,000 to $3,000,000, with larger grants distributed over multiple years.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $2,250,000 to Royal Public Schools, $995,000 to Great Hearts America Texas, $700,000 to Essence Preparatory Public School, and $500,000 each to Prelude Preparatory School and Harmony Public Schools. The listed purposes were educational purposes or programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Victoria B. Rico, Randall J. Boatright, and David Roth as trustees. The foundation’s website states that Boatright has served as a trustee since 2010.
George W Brackenridge Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Roth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$51K (2020) → $64K (2024)
Randall J. Boatright
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$51K (2020) → $64K (2024)
Victoria B. Rico
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$51K (2020) → $64K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $64K, to Victoria B Rico (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about George W Brackenridge Foundation
How much does George W Brackenridge Foundation give each year?
George W Brackenridge Foundation gave $6.8M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.9M across 17 grants.
What is George W Brackenridge Foundation's typical grant size?
George W Brackenridge Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250,000, and its average grant was $399,118, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George W Brackenridge Foundation that year got $501K on average.
Where does George W Brackenridge Foundation give grants?
George W Brackenridge Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (13 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does George W Brackenridge Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on George W Brackenridge Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Purposes or Programs" (17 grants).
Who are George W Brackenridge Foundation's largest grantees?
George W Brackenridge Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Royal Public Schools ($2,250,000), Great Hearts America Texas ($995,000) and Essence Preparatory Public School ($700,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George W Brackenridge Foundation?
George W Brackenridge Foundation reported $50.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George W Brackenridge Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated focus is education. Its website says it primarily supports charter schools, but also funds other school models and education-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George W Brackenridge Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests 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 George W Brackenridge Foundation's EIN?
George W Brackenridge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6034977. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does George W Brackenridge Foundation 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.
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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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