The Bratton Family Foundation
The Bratton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Texas, North Carolina, and Massachusetts, including support for charitable programs and a university scholarship and professorship.
The Bratton Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bratton Family Foundation gave $292K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $58K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $292,342
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,468
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $7,653,297
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Bratton Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 201 Main Street Suite 2100, Fort Worth, TX 76102-3134
Phone: (817) 390-8858
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bratton Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Evangelical Giving ($108K). Together the top 5 received $292K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 61 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants were distributed among recipients in Texas (68% of grant dollars), North Carolina (17%), and Massachusetts (15%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Bratton Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 69% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $282K (2023) to $1.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $292K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Giving Fort Worth, TX | Various Charitable Programs' Support | $108,250 |
| Fort Worth Dallas Charities Fort Worth, TX | Various Charitable Programs' Support | $66,949 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Business School Scholarship and Professorship | $50,000 |
| Nantucket Charities Nantucket, MA | Varoius Charitable Programs' Support | $43,700 |
| National Charities Fort Worth, TX | Various Charitable Programs' Support | $23,443 |
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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 | $7,653,297 | $-26,394 | $322,681 | $292,342 | 5 | $292,342 | $252,315 | $424,756 |
| 2023 | $8,098,745 | $416,154 | $303,284 | $282,181 | 5 | $282,181 | $457,314 | $409,584 |
| 2022 | $7,894,625 | $525,254 | $468,598 | $443,600 | 5 | $443,600 | $428,947 | $390,804 |
| 2021 | $7,971,164 | $638,102 | $1,047,971 | $1,032,540 | 7 | $1,032,540 | $653,981 | $416,136 |
| 2020 | $8,239,088 | $386,848 | $412,217 | $384,738 | 39 | — | $371,442 | $393,406 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bratton Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $425K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 5 grants totaling $292,342. Grant amounts ranged from $23,443 to $108,250, with a median of $50,000. Recipients included Evangelical Giving ($108,250) and Fort Worth Dallas Charities ($66,949), both for various charitable programs’ support; Duke University ($50,000) for a business school scholarship and professorship; Nantucket Charities ($43,700) for various charitable programs’ support; and National Charities ($23,443) for various charitable programs’ support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Douglas K Bratton as president and treasurer, Anne Marie Bratton as vice president and secretary, and Phil Null as director.
The Bratton Family Foundation is led by Douglas K. Bratton, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas K. Bratton
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Phil Null
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anne Marie Bratton
Vice President & Secretary
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 The Bratton Family Foundation
How much does The Bratton Family Foundation give each year?
The Bratton Family Foundation gave $292K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $282K across 5 grants.
What is The Bratton Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bratton Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $58,468, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bratton Family Foundation give grants?
The Bratton Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (17%) and Massachusetts (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (3 grants).
Does The Bratton Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Bratton Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various Charitable Programs' Support" (3 grants).
Who are The Bratton Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bratton Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Evangelical Giving ($108,250), Fort Worth Dallas Charities ($66,949) and Duke University ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bratton Family Foundation?
The Bratton Family Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $292K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $425K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from The Bratton Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bratton Family Foundation's EIN?
The Bratton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2513615. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Bratton Family 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 October 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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