George W Brackenridge Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Antonio, Texas · EIN 74-6034977 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$6.7M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$250,000
Total assets$74.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $500,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Public Schools | San Antonio, TX | Educational purposes or programs | $2,250,000 |
| Great Hearts America Texas | San Antonio, TX | Educational purposes or programs | $995,000 |
| Essence Preparatory Public School | San Antonio, TX | Educational purposes or programs | $700,000 |
| Prelude Prepatory School | San Antonio, TX | Educational purposes or programs | $500,000 |
| Harmony Public Schools | Houston, TX | Educational purposes or programs | $500,000 |
| The Gathering Place | San Antonio, TX | Educational purposes or programs | $270,000 |
| New Frontiers Public Schools Inc | San Antonio, TX | Educational purposes or programs | $250,000 |
| Somerset Academy Texas | San Antonio, TX | Educational purposes or programs | $250,000 |
| School of Science and Technology | San Antonio, TX | Educational purposes or programs | $250,000 |
| 50 Can Inc | Washington, DC | Educational purposes or programs | $250,000 |
| Choose to Succeed | San Antonio, TX | Educational purposes or programs | $175,000 |
| Henry Ford Academy Alameda School | San Antonio, TX | Educational purposes or programs | $125,000 |
| San Antonio Charter Moms | San Antonio, TX | Educational purposes or programs | $100,000 |
| Jubilee Academy | San Antonio, TX | Educational purposes or programs | $100,000 |
| Texas Public Charter Schools Association | Austin, TX | Educational purposes or programs | $35,000 |
| Families Empowered | Houston, TX | Educational purposes or programs | $25,000 |
| Futuro Education San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Educational purposes or programs | $10,000 |
| Texas A&m San Antonio Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Educational purposes or programs | -$50,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choose to Succeed | San Antonio, TX | Educational purposes or programs | $275,000 |
| Jubilee Academy | San Antonio, TX | Educational purposes or programs | $125,000 |
| Henry Ford Academy Alameda School | San Antonio, TX | Educational purposes or programs | $100,000 |
| School of Science and Technology | San Antonio, TX | Educational purposes or programs | $20,000 |
| Basis Texas Charter Schools | San Antonio, TX | Educational purposes or programs | $20,000 |
| Young Women's Christian Academy | San Antonio, TX | Educational purposes or programs | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,735,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $4,864,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512829349101211
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6034977
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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