The Mr and Mrs Joe W Bratcher Jr
The Mr and Mrs Joe W Bratcher Jr Foundation is a private foundation established in 1985 and based in Austin, Texas. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on supporting charitable causes, with particular emphasis on youth and Christian ministries.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
-8.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$413K
+11.3% YoY
Grant Count
21
+5.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+6.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation is designated for youth and Christian ministries in Texas. Primary funding interests include:
- Education (primary area of interest)
- Arts & Culture (24% of giving)
- Health (approximately 18% of giving)
- Religion (approximately 14% of giving)
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Applicants must contact the foundation directly to inquire about specific application requirements. There are no deadlines.
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Approximately 90% of grants stay in Texas. The foundation also funds organizations in Virginia and New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $2,567,753 (2024)
- Total Giving: $412,750 (2024)
- Total Revenues: $204,991 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $431,280 (2024)
- Investment Income: $113,816 (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,567,753 | $2,794,042 | $3,016,654 |
| Revenue | $204,991 | $166,986 | $149,146 |
| Expenses | $431,280 | $389,598 | $393,553 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $417,756 | $376,012 | $375,750 |
| Net Investment Income | $193,967 | $154,426 | $136,343 |
| Distributable Amount | $155,942 | $159,420 | $175,458 |
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
93 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Founder: Joe W. Bratcher Jr. and Robie Bratcher
- Wendy Albrecht – President
- Aaron Albrecht – Secretary
- Beth Bilodeau – Vice President
- Brigid Cockrum – Director
- Lauren Albrecht – Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY ALBRECHT | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| AARON ALBRECHT | SECRETARY/VP | 0.5 | — |
| BRIGID COCKRUM | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LAUREN ALBRECHT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BETH BILODEAU | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 3939 Bee Cave Road C-100 Austin, Texas 78746
Phone: 512-968-0928
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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