The Bracken Foundation
Nashville, Tennessee · EIN 473363328 · Private foundation
The Bracken Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.4M in grants paid and $2.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 9 individual grants from this funder — $3.2M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for k-12 education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Bracken Foundation funds
The Bracken Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on k-12 education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekwood Estate and Gardens THE CHEEKWOOD CAMPAIGN/CHILDREN'S GARDEN | Nashville, TN | $600K | 2020 |
| Mcv Foundation RICHARD M. BRACKEN CHAIR DISCRETIONARY FUND AND RICHARD M. BRACKEN ENDOWED CHAIR | Richmond, VA | $500K | 2020 |
| St George's Episcopal Church LIVING OUR LEGACY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Nashville, TN | $500K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Bracken Foundation
The Bracken Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Bracken Foundation
- Does The Bracken Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Bracken Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Bracken Foundation fund?
- The Bracken Foundation's grants focus on k-12 education. Example recipients include Cheekwood Estate and Gardens, Mcv Foundation, St George's Episcopal Church. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Bracken Foundation give in grants?
- The Bracken Foundation reported $2.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.2M over 9 grants.
- Where is The Bracken Foundation located?
- The Bracken Foundation is based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 473363328.
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