The Brackthorn Foundation
EIN 363668992Total Given 2016–2024
$93K
60 grants · $10K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$500
typical micro grants · $300–$2K
grant size
32%
supporter · 12/38 multi-year
repeat
$170K
Assets (2024)
38
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
STUART BRAINERD
Phone
(312) 953-0922
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
NO RESTRICTIONS AS TO 2B, 2C, AND 2D
Restrictions
NONE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $17K | $257K | $2K | 7 |
| 2017 | $30K | $238K | $5K | 13 |
| 2018 | $19K | $214K | $7K | 13 |
| 2019 | N/A | $202K | $5K | N/A |
| 2020 | $5K | $206K | $5K | 6 |
| 2021 | $10K | $202K | $9K | 10 |
| 2023 | $4K | $176K | $4K | 3 |
| 2024 | $9K | $170K | $6K | 8 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 60 grants on record
Minimum
$50
25th Pctl
$300
Median
$500
Average
$2K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$10K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
SB
Scott Brainerd
8+ yrs
President, D
Leadership
EP
Elise Paschen
8+ yrs
Director
SB
Stuart Brainerd
2 yrs
Sec Treasure
SB
Scott Brainerd
8+ yrs
President, D
Leadership
EP
Elise Paschen
8+ yrs
Director
SB
Stuart Brainerd
2 yrs
Sec Treasure
SB
Scott Brainerd
8+ yrs
President, Director
Leadership
SB
Stuart W Brainerd
6 yrs
Sec Treasurer, Director
Leadership
EP
Elise Paschen
8+ yrs
Director
SB
Scott Brainerd
8+ yrs
President, Director
Leadership
SB
Stuart W Brainerd
6 yrs
Sec Treasurer, Director
Leadership
EP
Elise Paschen
8+ yrs
Director
SB
Scott Brainerd
8+ yrs
President, Director
Leadership
SB
Stuart W Brainerd
6 yrs
Sec Treasurer, Director
Leadership
EP
Elise Paschen
8+ yrs
Director
SB
Scott Brainerd
8+ yrs
President, Director
Leadership
SB
Stuart W Brainerd
6 yrs
Sec Treasurer, Director
Leadership
EP
Elise Paschen
8+ yrs
Director
SB
Scott Brainerd
8+ yrs
President, Director
Leadership
SB
Stuart W Brainerd
6 yrs
Sec Treasurer, Director
Leadership
EP
Elise Paschen
8+ yrs
Director
SB
Scott Brainerd
8+ yrs
President, Director
Leadership
SB
Stuart W Brainerd
6 yrs
Sec Treasurer, Director
Leadership
EP
Elise Paschen
8+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (60 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | $10,000 | CHARITABLE | 2016 |
| Looking Glass Theatre | Chicago, IL | $5,650 | CHARITABLE | 2018 |
| Francis Parker School | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | CHARITABLE | 2017 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | $5,000 | CHARITABLE | 2017 |
| Jim & Julie Boeheim Foundation | New York, NY | $5,000 | CHARITABLE | 2017 |
| Looking Glass Theatre | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | CHARITABLE | 2017 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | $5,000 | CHARITABLE | 2017 |
| Goshen Cancer Care | Goshen, IN | $5,000 | CHARITABLE | 2018 |
| Institiute for Justice | Arlington, VA | $3,500 | CHARITABLE | 2024 |
| Giordano Dance | Chicago, IL | $3,000 | CHARITABLE | 2020 |
| American Friends of the National Gallery London | New York, NY | $3,000 | CHARITABLE | 2018 |
| Reason Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $2,500 | CHARITABLE | 2021 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | $2,500 | CHARITABLE | 2021 |
| Looking Glass Theatre | Chicago, IL | $2,500 | CHARITABLE | 2016 |
| Winnetka Presbyterian Church | Winnetka, IL | $2,500 | CHARITABLE | 2016 |
| Giordano Dance | Chicago, IL | $2,500 | CHARITABLE | 2018 |
| 2800 | Portland, OR | $2,000 | CHARITABLE | 2023 |
| American Friends of National Galler | New York, NY | $1,750 | CHARITABLE | 2024 |
| Atlas Society | Kingwood, TX | $1,500 | CHARITABLE | 2021 |
| Go Global Service | Boston, MA | $1,500 | CHARITABLE | 2021 |
| Reason Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $1,500 | CHARITABLE | 2017 |
| Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Research | Woodbury, NY | $1,000 | CHARITABLE | 2020 |
| Graywolf Press | Minneapolis, MN | $1,000 | CHARIITABLE | 2023 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | $1,000 | CHARITABLE | 2024 |
| Poetry Society of Amerca | New York, NY | $1,000 | CHARITABLE | 2024 |