The Brackenridge Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Brackenridge Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Summit, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $250,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$250,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $210,000 the year before.
21% 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 | $185,000 | 12 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 12 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $250,000 | 14 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
The Brackenridge Foundation Inc 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 The Brackenridge Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $135,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $45,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coalition for the Homeless | Humanitarian | $35,000 |
| CURE Epilepsy | Humanitarian | $35,000 |
| Doctors without Borders | Medical | $35,000 |
| Nationa Network of Abortion Funds | General | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Fed of Amer | Humanitarian | $25,000 |
| Hias | Humantarian | $20,000 |
| ACLU | Humantarian | $20,000 |
| Jamestown Community Center | Educational | $10,000 |
| Regional Education Epiphany | Educational | $10,000 |
| The Summit Foundation | Educational | $10,000 |
| Alight | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Cultural | $5,000 |
| National Urban League | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha B Sayre
- Alexander Brackenridge
- Catherine H Brackenridge
Questions people ask
Does The Brackenridge Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brackenridge Foundation Inc give?
$250,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Brackenridge Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Martha B Sayre (Secretary/Treasurer), Alexander Brackenridge (President) and Catherine H Brackenridge (Secretary).
What does The Brackenridge Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.