The Braitmayer Foundation
The Braitmayer Foundation is a fourth-generation family foundation established in 1964 through a gift from Marian S. Braitmayer. Located in Marion, Massachusetts, the foundation is dedicated to advancing access to quality education for all students, particularly in communities with the least resources. The foundation operates as a private trust and is governed by five family members who direct its activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.6M
-1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$297K
+749.0% YoY
Grant Count
16
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+536.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Braitmayer Foundation seeks to honor shared values of equity, impact, trust, and listening while continuing the family legacy of giving to strengthen education.
The foundation's primary focus is K-12 education, with particular emphasis on:
- Experiential learning programs in K-12 schools
- Curricular and school reform initiatives
- Teacher preparation and professional development, especially programs that encourage people of high ability and diverse backgrounds to enter and remain in K-12 teaching
- Activities in Marion, Massachusetts and surrounding communities that improve quality of life for residents
Design Elements of Funded Programs
The foundation prioritizes programs that incorporate:
- Assessment seamlessly integrated into learning activities
- Interdisciplinary approaches
- Voice and choice, allowing learners to select and reflect upon their learning
- Collaborative learning structures
- Projects requiring sustained involvement over time
- Approaches to ill-defined problems allowing for multiple interpretations
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $50,000, with typical awards between $250 and $35,000. The median grant amount is $2,000.
How to Apply
** The foundation accepts preliminary "concept proposals" and invites full proposals from selected applicants. It runs a single annual application cycle. Organizations are encouraged to reach out via email with questions at any time.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Washington. It also supports initiatives in states including Minnesota, Maryland, California, and Oregon, with documented grants to organizations in cities such as New Bedford, Minneapolis, Baltimore, Seattle, and Philadelphia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $4.6–$4.7 million (as of 2024)
- Annual Income: $718,000
- Annual Expenses: Approximately $103,358
- Total Revenue: Approximately $1.11 million
- Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $2.9 million in 2011 to $4.6 million in 2024
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,623,568 | $4,681,969 | $3,670,441 |
| Revenue | $337,298 | $1,114,888 | $884,983 |
| Expenses | $395,699 | $103,358 | $280,844 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $347,718 | $49,035 | $239,535 |
| Net Investment Income | $294,966 | $187,150 | $846,582 |
| Distributable Amount | $301,441 | $255,020 | $226,773 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Braitmayer Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees:
- Eric Braitmayer
- Karen L. Braitmayer
- Anita Erskine
- Anina Hewey
- Kristina B. Hewey
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC A BRAITMAYER | TRUSTEE | 2 | $2,000 |
| ANINA E HEWEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | $2,000 |
| KAREN L BRAITMAYER | TRUSTEE | 2 | $2,000 |
| KRISTINA B HEWEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | $2,000 |
| ANITA ERSKINE | TRUSTEE | 2 | $2,000 |
Contact Information
Website: www.braitmayerfoundation.org
Phone: 508-748-0800
Mailing Address: PO Box 576, Marion, MA 02738-0010
EIN: 04-6112131
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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