Brazelton Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brazelton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $405,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $225,000. 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$405,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$86,310
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $129,021 the year before.
60% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $127,050 | 23 | $531,938 |
| 2024 | $129,021 | 31 | $492,497 |
| 2025 | $405,500 | 15 | $86,310 |
How to apply
Brazelton Family Foundation 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 Brazelton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 9 | $288,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $50,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Adventures (Fka Endless River Ministries) | General charitable purposes | $225,000 |
| JH Ranch | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Evangelical Free Church of America | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Grace Bible Church | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | General charitable purposes | $17,500 |
| University of Texas | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Fellowship Christian Athletes | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Hope & Healing-Institute | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Kinkaid School | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Re Mind | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Young Life | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Springspirit Inc | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick W Brazelton
- Lewis E Brazelton IV
- Shelley B Bracken
- William Westervelt Brazelton
Questions people ask
Does Brazelton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brazelton Family Foundation give?
$405,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Brazelton Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frederick W Brazelton (President/Secretary), Lewis E Brazelton IV (Director), Shelley B Bracken (Director) and William Westervelt Brazelton (Director).
What does Brazelton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.