Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn
Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $172K. Net investment income was $496K.
Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn at a glance
In short: Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn gave $172K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $86K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $171,619
- +1.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $85,810
- +1.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $85,810
- Total assets
- $3,751,647
- +12.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Maine System ($171K). Together the top 2 received $172K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+10%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 94% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2021) to $202K (2022). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $172K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maine System Orono, ME | Unrestricted General | $171,469 |
| Hammond Street Congregational Church Bangor, ME | Unrestricted General | $150 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,751,647 | $530,808 | $231,012 | $171,619 | 2 | $191,038 | $496,096 | $203,970 |
| 2025 | $3,328,034 | $313,701 | $220,491 | $168,465 | 2 | $186,673 | $277,893 | $191,310 |
| 2024 | $3,251,756 | $109,825 | $192,142 | $146,321 | 2 | $162,904 | $70,960 | $176,785 |
| 2023 | $3,301,553 | $-58,590 | $215,811 | $155,422 | 2 | $171,419 | $41,406 | $168,546 |
| 2022 | $3,576,356 | $717,783 | $254,606 | $201,645 | 2 | $220,269 | $681,322 | $193,607 |
| 2021 | $3,455,379 | $241,981 | $188,449 | $135,889 | 2 | — | $213,173 | $181,841 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn reported a distributable amount of $204K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$41K (2021) → $47K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $47K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn
How much does Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn give each year?
Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn gave $172K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $168K across 2 grants.
How large is Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn?
Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $191K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $204K (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.
Where does Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn operate?
Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn has awarded grants in Maine.
What is Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn's EIN?
Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6020236. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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