How much funding does Thelma Braun & Bocklett Family Foundation Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Thelma Braun & Bocklett Family Foundation Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Thelma Braun & Bocklett Family Foundation Grant?

Size limits: Organizations with annual budgets under $20 million; Organizations with annual operating budgets of less than $20 million.

How often is Thelma Braun & Bocklett Family Foundation Grant offered?

Thelma Braun & Bocklett Family Foundation Grant runs on an annual cycle.

Thelma Braun & Bocklett Family Foundation Grant

Thelma Braun & Bocklett Family Foundation

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Supports nonprofit organizations serving vital community needs.Due to the limited amount of grant dollars available to distribute each year, the foundation noted will only accept online grant applications from organizations with annual operating budgets of less than $20 million.”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Supports nonprofit organizations serving vital community needs.

Size & budget

Organizations with annual budgets under $20 million
Organizations with annual operating budgets of less than $20 million

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: We typically do not provide support for start-ups.

Overview

The Thelma Braun & Bocklett Family Foundation Grant, established in 1980, supports quality education, cultural, human services, and health care for underserved populations. The foundation prioritizes nonprofit organizations with annual budgets under $20 million and particularly favors programs benefiting Grayson County, Texas, in arts and education. Grants typically last one year, and special consideration is given to projects that address vital community needs, enhancing the lives of local youth.

Guidelines
The majority of grants from the Braun & Bocklett Family Foundation are 1 year in duration.

Eligibility

Supports nonprofit organizations serving vital community needs.Due to the limited amount of grant dollars available to distribute each year, the foundation noted will only accept online grant applications from organizations with annual operating budgets of less than $20 million.

What Thelma Braun & Bocklett Family Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2026

Grants in 2026: 13
Total given: $181K
Median grant: $10K
Range: $5,000–$32K

By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Denison, TX; Sherman, TX; Pottsboro, TX.
15% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
17% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Denison ISD · Denison, TX

Thelma braun music

$32K
Sherman Symphony Orchestra Association Inc · Sherman, TX

Unrestricted general

$20K
Pottsboro ISD · Pottsboro, TX

Support high school theatre

$20K
Grayson County Children's Advocacy Center · Sherman, TX

Child abuse prevention

$15K
Denison Main Street Inc · Denison, TX

Heritage park artwork -

$10K