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Bracken Foundation is a private corporation based in NASHVILLE, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. It holds total assets of $911K. Annual income is reported at $39K. Total assets have decreased from $4.1M in 2015 to $911K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. According to available records, Bracken Foundation has made 10 grants totaling $3.4M, with a median grant of $286K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.4M in 2020 to $821K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $50K to $600K, with an average award of $342K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Tennessee and Virginia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bracken Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 10 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, VA.
Bracken Foundation has distributed a total of $3.4M across 10 grants. The median grant size is $286K, with an average of $342K. Individual grants have ranged from $50K to $600K.
Bracken Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bracken Foundation is headquartered in NASHVILLE, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline B Fisher | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert N Bracken | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jessica K Bracken | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| R Michael Bracken Jr | ASSISTANT SECRETARY AND DI | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Judith K Bracken | SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard M Bracken | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$911K
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$911K
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
10
Total Giving
$3.4M
Average Grant
$342K
Median Grant
$286K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$500K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Road AcademyTHE FRANKLIN ROAD ACADEMY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Nashville, TN | $500K | 2023 |
| Abe'S Garden CommunityABE'S GARDEN COMMUNITY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE | Nashville, TN | $321K | 2023 |
| Cheekwood Estate And GardensTHE CHEEKWOOD CAMPAIGN/CHILDREN'S GARDEN | Nashville, TN | $600K | 2020 |
| Mcv FoundationRICHARD M. BRACKEN CHAIR DISCRETIONARY FUND AND RICHARD M. BRACKEN ENDOWED CHAIR | Richmond, VA | $500K | 2020 |
| St George'S Episcopal ChurchLIVING OUR LEGACY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Nashville, TN | $500K | 2020 |
UNION CITY, TN
CHATTANOOGA, TN
NASHVILLE, TN