The Mr and Mrs Joe W Bratcher Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyAustin, Texas · EIN 74-2387803 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$352K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
29% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Top Festival | Round Top, TX | To educate and train young musicians | $50,000 |
| Trusted Obscurity | Austin, TX | To provide consistently high-quality experiences that are welcoming, inclusive, and fun. to create an open and comfortable environment for… | $50,000 |
| Kcrw Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Connecting curious minds through unique and striking programming | $30,000 |
| St Davids Foundation | Austin, TX | Care for the underserved and uninsured | $30,000 |
| The Seton Fund | Austin, TX | Medical services for the poor | $30,000 |
| Pioneer Farms | Austin, TX | Pioneer farms historical programs | $25,000 |
| Equine Cushing's and Insulin Resistance Group | North Sandwich, NH | Ongoing education and awareness of equine cushing's disease and insulin resistance and prevention of laminitis | $20,000 |
| Hospice Austin | Austin, TX | Hospice austin's pediatric program | $20,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Blood Cancer United) | Washington, DC | Cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life of all patients and their families. | $20,000 |
| Caritas of Austin | Austin, TX | Service continuum for those experiencing poverty | $15,000 |
| Kut | Austin, TX | To nourish minds and broaden horizons through informative, non-commercial programming | $15,000 |
| Austin Humane Society | Austin, TX | To provide comprehensive, humane, life-saving animal services | $10,000 |
| Thundering Paws | Dripping Springs, TX | Daily support to sanctuary | $10,000 |
| Tree Folks | Del Valle, TX | To provide tangible opportunities to addrss our region's changing climate | $8,000 |
| Wounded Warrior | Jacksonville, FL | To provide services for wounded service members. | $8,000 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | Through expertise in treating cleft lip and cleft palate, we create solutions that deliver safe surgery to people where it's needed most. | $7,500 |
| Victory School Uganda | Austin, TX | To improve the quality of education for the students | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $351,500 | 17 |
| 2024 | $412,750 | 21 |
| 2023 | $370,750 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642029349100719
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2387803
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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