Bracht-verlander Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 81-4389492
Foundation Overview
Based in Houston, TX, Bracht-verlander Family Foundation has awarded 142 grants totaling $928,637 to organizations in Texas, Louisiana and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $50,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 4 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
56% of grants are awarded in Texas, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Houston (96%), Austin (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 9% change over 5 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (49%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Bracht-verlander Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Inc | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Art Competition Among Junior And Senior Area High Schools | 2025 |
| Tulane University | $47,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Support Higher Education | 2025 |
| Bayou City Road Runners | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | To Fund Autism Research And Care | 2025 |
| Houston Food Bank | $300 | Houston, TX, US | To Feed Individuals And Families Facing Hunger In The Greater Houston Area | 2025 |
| Mercury Chamber Orchestra | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Vcpora | $500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Southeast Texas | $1,250 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Partners' Financial Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Pain Horse Competition | 2023 |
| Rice University | $37,770 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Fund Bvff Endowed Scholarhip For Economics Bv Scholarship | 2023 |
| Tulane University | $38,653 | New Orleans, LA, US | Sw School Newcombtulane Annl Fund Se Annlfund Architecture Vb Endowed Scholarship | 2023 |
| Alex's 5kbayou City Road Runners | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | Autism Research | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior | $100 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Annual Fund | 2023 |
| National Constitution Center | $200 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Annual Fund | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $200 | Henderson, NC, US | Annual Fund | 2023 |
| Star Of Hope | $100 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Fund | 2023 |
| National Ww Ii Museum | $250 | New Orleans, LA, US | Annual Fund Drive | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $500 | Houston, TX, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Mercury Chamber Orchestra | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Vcpora | $500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Southeast Texas | $1,250 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Partners' Financial Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Pain Horse Competition | 2023 |
| Rice University | $37,770 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Fund Bvff Endowed Scholarhip For Economics Bv Scholarship | 2023 |
| Tulane University | $38,653 | New Orleans, LA, US | Sw School Newcombtulane Annl Fund Se Annlfund Architecture Vb Endowed Scholarship | 2023 |
| Alex's 5kbayou City Road Runners | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | Autism Research | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior | $100 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Annual Fund | 2023 |
| National Constitution Center | $200 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Annual Fund | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $200 | Henderson, NC, US | Annual Fund | 2023 |
| Star Of Hope | $100 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Fund | 2023 |
| National Ww Ii Museum | $250 | New Orleans, LA, US | Annual Fund Drive | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $500 | Houston, TX, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Mercury Chamber Orchestra | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Vcpora | $500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Southeast Texas | $1,250 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Partners' Financial Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Pain Horse Competition | 2023 |
| Rice University | $37,770 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Fund Bvff Endowed Scholarhip For Economics Bv Scholarship | 2023 |
| Tulane University | $38,653 | New Orleans, LA, US | Sw School Newcombtulane Annl Fund Se Annlfund Architecture Vb Endowed Scholarship | 2023 |
| Alex's 5kbayou City Road Runners | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | Autism Research | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior | $100 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Annual Fund | 2023 |
| National Constitution Center | $200 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Annual Fund | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $200 | Henderson, NC, US | Annual Fund | 2023 |
| Star Of Hope | $100 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Fund | 2023 |
| National Ww Ii Museum | $250 | New Orleans, LA, US | Annual Fund Drive | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $500 | Houston, TX, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Mercury Chamber Orchestra | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Vcpora | $500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Southeast Texas | $1,250 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Partners' Financial Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Contribution | 2023 |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Pain Horse Competition | 2023 |
| Rice University | $37,770 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Fund Bvff Endowed Scholarhip For Economics Bv Scholarship | 2023 |
| Tulane University | $38,653 | New Orleans, LA, US | Sw School Newcombtulane Annl Fund Se Annlfund Architecture Vb Endowed Scholarship | 2023 |
| Alex's 5kbayou City Road Runners | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | Autism Research | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior | $100 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Annual Fund | 2023 |
| National Constitution Center | $200 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Annual Fund | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $200 | Henderson, NC, US | Annual Fund | 2023 |
| Star Of Hope | $100 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Fund | 2023 |
| National Ww Ii Museum | $250 | New Orleans, LA, US | Annual Fund Drive | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $500 | Houston, TX, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Bayou City Road Runners | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | Alexs 5k Autism Research | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | Alzheimers Research | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $500 | Houston, TX, US | Emergency Assistance | 2022 |
| Houston Food Bank | $500 | Houston, TX, US | To Fight Hunger | 2022 |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Paint Horse Competition Supporting Young Artists | 2022 |
| Mental Health America | $500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Suport Mental Health Care And Research | 2022 |
| Mercury Chamber Orchestra | $500 | Houston, TX, US | To Support Education And Performance | 2022 |
| National Wwii Museum | $250 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Support The Museums Mission | 2022 |
| Partner's Financial Charitable Foundation | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Match Gifts Made To Higher Education | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Southeast Texas | $500 | Houston, TX, US | To Support Medical Care And Abortion Access | 2022 |
| Rice University | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Rice University | $46,550 | Houston, TX, US | To Fund The Brachtverlander Fund For Economics | 2022 |
| Rice University | $20,655 | Houston, TX, US | To Fund The Brachtverlander Scholarship | 2022 |
| Spca | $50 | Houston, TX, US | To Support Animal Care | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $1,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Support The School Of Spcial Work | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $3,375 | New Orleans, LA, US | Tulane School Of Social Work Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $4,375 | New Orleans, LA, US | Newcombtulane College Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $4,375 | New Orleans, LA, US | School Of Science Engineering Annl Fund | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $4,375 | New Orleans, LA, US | School Of Architecture | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $30,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Fund The Verlander Bracht Sholarship Endowed Fund | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior | $250 | Jacksonville, FL, US | To Support Wounded Warriors Mission | 2022 |
| Bayou City Road Runners | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | Alexs 5k Autism Research | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | Alzheimers Research | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $500 | Houston, TX, US | Emergency Assistance | 2022 |
| Houston Food Bank | $500 | Houston, TX, US | To Fight Hunger | 2022 |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Paint Horse Competition Supporting Young Artists | 2022 |
| Mental Health America | $500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Suport Mental Health Care And Research | 2022 |
| Mercury Chamber Orchestra | $500 | Houston, TX, US | To Support Education And Performance | 2022 |
| National Wwii Museum | $250 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Support The Museums Mission | 2022 |
| Partner's Financial Charitable Foundation | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Match Gifts Made To Higher Education | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Southeast Texas | $500 | Houston, TX, US | To Support Medical Care And Abortion Access | 2022 |
| Rice University | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Rice University | $46,550 | Houston, TX, US | To Fund The Brachtverlander Fund For Economics | 2022 |
| Rice University | $20,655 | Houston, TX, US | To Fund The Brachtverlander Scholarship | 2022 |
| Spca | $50 | Houston, TX, US | To Support Animal Care | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $1,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Support The School Of Spcial Work | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $3,375 | New Orleans, LA, US | Tulane School Of Social Work Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $4,375 | New Orleans, LA, US | Newcombtulane College Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $4,375 | New Orleans, LA, US | School Of Science Engineering Annl Fund | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $4,375 | New Orleans, LA, US | School Of Architecture | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $30,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Fund The Verlander Bracht Sholarship Endowed Fund | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior | $250 | Jacksonville, FL, US | To Support Wounded Warriors Mission | 2022 |
| Bayou City Road Runners | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | Alexs 5k Autism Research | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | Alzheimers Research | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $500 | Houston, TX, US | Emergency Assistance | 2022 |
| Houston Food Bank | $500 | Houston, TX, US | To Fight Hunger | 2022 |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Paint Horse Competition Supporting Young Artists | 2022 |
| Mental Health America | $500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Suport Mental Health Care And Research | 2022 |
| Mercury Chamber Orchestra | $500 | Houston, TX, US | To Support Education And Performance | 2022 |
| National Wwii Museum | $250 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Support The Museums Mission | 2022 |
| Partner's Financial Charitable Foundation | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Match Gifts Made To Higher Education | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Southeast Texas | $500 | Houston, TX, US | To Support Medical Care And Abortion Access | 2022 |
| Rice University | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Rice University | $46,550 | Houston, TX, US | To Fund The Brachtverlander Fund For Economics | 2022 |
| Rice University | $20,655 | Houston, TX, US | To Fund The Brachtverlander Scholarship | 2022 |
| Spca | $50 | Houston, TX, US | To Support Animal Care | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $1,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Support The School Of Spcial Work | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $3,375 | New Orleans, LA, US | Tulane School Of Social Work Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $4,375 | New Orleans, LA, US | Newcombtulane College Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $4,375 | New Orleans, LA, US | School Of Science Engineering Annl Fund | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $4,375 | New Orleans, LA, US | School Of Architecture | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $30,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Fund The Verlander Bracht Sholarship Endowed Fund | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior | $250 | Jacksonville, FL, US | To Support Wounded Warriors Mission | 2022 |
| Rice University | $38,950 | Houston, TX, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Houston Livesotkc Show And Rodeo School Art Auction | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Tulane University | $50,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Bayou City Road Runners | $1,500 | Houston, TX, US | Alexs 5k Autism Research | 2021 |
| Rice University | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Fund | 2020 |
| Rice University | $34,500 | Houston, TX, US | Brachtverlander Fam Fnd Endower Fund For Economics | 2020 |
| Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Paint Horse Competition | 2020 |
| Tulane University | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Tulane School Of Social Worl | 2020 |
| Tulane University | $7,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Verlanderbracht Endowed Scholarship | 2020 |
| Avondale House | $80 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Fund Autism Research | 2020 |
| Bayou City Road Runners | $1,500 | Houston, TX, US | Alexs 5k Autism Research | 2020 |
| National Park Foundation | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution To Park Support | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Se Texas | $250 | Houston, TX, US | Fund Drive | 2020 |
| Mercury Chamber Orchestra | $750 | Houston, TX, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $200 | Houston, TX, US | Fund Drive | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation | $200 | New York, NY, US | Fund Drive | 2020 |
| Houston Food Bank | $300 | Houston, TX, US | Fund Drive | 2020 |
| Uso | $50 | Arlington, VA, US | Fund Drive | 2020 |
| Wounded Warrior | $100 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Fund Drive | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Bracht-verlander Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 81-4389492 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 5314 MANDELL ST Houston, TX 77005-1829 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Bracht-verlander Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Charles N Bracht |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Cheryl A Verlander |
| Director | Cheryl B Barrett |
| Director | Charlotte B Gibbs |
| Director | Marisa H Engelhardt |
Forms 990-PF
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