Braatz Fund for Culture Community and Conservation
Preselected recipients only
Braatz Fund for Culture Community and Conservation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $7,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$32,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$977,026
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $28,500 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,233 | 5 | $806,590 |
| 2024 | $28,500 | 8 | $906,505 |
| 2025 | $32,000 | 11 | $977,026 |
How to apply
Braatz Fund for Culture Community and Conservation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Braatz Fund for Culture Community and Conservation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $24,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Effect Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Landcraft Garden Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New Suffolk Waterfront Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| North Fork Arts Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trustees of the Smith College | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Westtown School | The Westtown Fund | $2,000 |
| Yale University | Class of 1980 Scholarship Fund | $2,000 |
| Hurricane Island Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Educate the Children Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Peconic Baykeeper Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Community Action Southold Town Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Jay Braatz
- Susan Braatz
Questions people ask
Does Braatz Fund for Culture Community and Conservation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Braatz Fund for Culture Community and Conservation give?
$32,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Braatz Fund for Culture Community and Conservation?
Its 2025 filing lists Margaret Jay Braatz (Dir, VP) and Susan Braatz (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Braatz Fund for Culture Community and Conservation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.