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Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 016020236

Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $171,619 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $85,810 and the largest $171,469. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $168,465 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$146,3212$3.8 million
2024$168,4652$3.9 million
2025$171,6192$4.6 million

How to apply

Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.

StateGrantsAmount
Maine2$171,619

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Maine System
Orono, ME
Unrestricted general$171,469
Hammond Street Congregational Church
Bangor, ME
Unrestricted general$150

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn give?

$171,619 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $85,810.

Who runs Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn?

Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).

What does Wade F & Isabel G Brackett Fdn fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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