Braitmayer Foundation
Giving Contact
Robert L. Kirkpatrick, Jr., Advisory
Middlesex Corp. Center
213 Court St., Suite 1101
Middletown, CT 06457-3351 USA
Phone: (860)638-5026
Fax: (860)638-5069
Donor Information
Founder: The Braitmayer Foundation, located in Marion, Massachusetts, was established in 1964 through a gift from Marian S. Braitmayer.
Financial Summary
TOTAL GIVING: $170,720 (2002); $227,700 (2001); $230,052 (2000)
ASSETS: $4,181,191 (2002); $4,970,454 (2001); $5,462,233 (2000)
Typical Recipients
ARTS & HUMANITIES: Libraries, Museums/Galleries, Music, Public Broadcasting, Theater
CIVIC & PUBLIC AFFAIRS: Botanical Gardens/Parks, Community Foundations, Civic & Public Affairs-General, Housing, Municipalities/Towns, Urban & Community Affairs
EDUCATION: Colleges & Universities, Faculty Development, Education-General, Leadership Training, Private Education (Precollege), Religious Education, Science/Mathematics Education, Secondary Education (Private), Special Education, Student Aid
ENVIRONMENT: Environment-General, Resource Conservation
SCIENCE: Scientific Centers & Institutes
SOCIAL SERVICES: Child Welfare, Community Service Organizations, Day Care, Family Services, People with Disabilities, Recreation & Athletics, YMCA/YWCA/YMHA/YWHA, Youth Organizations
Contributions Analysis
GIVING PRIORITIES: Education, particularly curricular and school reform initiatives; preparation of and professional development opportunities for teachers, particularly those that encourage people of high ability and diverse background to enter and remain in K-12 teaching; and local community efforts, including partnerships, that increase educational opportunities for students. In addition, the foundation provides modest support of activities in Marion, MA and surrounding communities that will improve the quality of life for residents in that area.
Application Procedures
INITIAL CONTACT: Contact the foundation for their detailed Objectives and Guidelines sheet.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: For grants up to $10,000, applicants should submit an original and seven copies of the following documents: a three page proposal describing the project, including timeframe (appendices should be limited); proposed budget; and proof of 501 (c)(3) status or other tax-exempt ruling letter. For grants up to $35,000, applicants should submit an original and seven copies of the following documents: a two page letter of inquiry describing the proposed project, including timeframe (appendices should be limited); proposed budget; and proof of 501 (c)(3) status or other tax-exempt ruling letter.
DEADLINES: June 30th for grants up to $35,000. By September 1st, the trustees will invite selected organizations to submit full proposals due November 15th. June 30th or November 15th for grants up to $10,000.
DECISION NOTIFICATION: Decisions will be announced by March 15th for grants up to $35,000. Successful organizations must wait two years before reapplication. For grants up to $10,000, decisions will be announced by September 1st and March 15th. Successful organizations must wait two years before reapplication for a grant up to $10,000 or before beginning application for a grant up to $35,000.
Restrictions
The foundation does not make grants to individuals, multi-year grants, nor grants for endowment purposes or building programs. Unless a small percentage of the total amount requested, normally the foundation does not make grants for childcare, pre-kindergarten, or after school programs nor for equipment including hardware, software, and books.
Foundation Officials
R. Davis Webb, Jr.: trustee.
Grants Analysis
Disclosure Period: calendar year ending 2002
Total Grants: $170,720
Number Of Grants: 18
Average Grant: $9,484
Highest Grant: $35,000
Lowest Grant: $250
Typical Range: $1,000 to $35,000
Recent Grants
Note: Grants derived from 2000 Form 990.
Arts & Humanities
1,000: Elizabeth Tabor Library
Civic & Public Affairs
30,160: Vermont Center for the Book, Chester, VT
3,200: V.A.S.E.
1,000: Friends of Stark Parks
Education
35,000: Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School, Devens, MA
34,900: The Girl's Middle School, Mountain View, CA
34,662: Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
30,000: Lab School of Washington, Washington, DC
20,130: Mount Holyoke College, Holyoke, MA
10,000: Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT -- Ascend Program
1,000: Notre Dame De Lourdes School, Saco, ME
1,000: Westminster School, Simsbury, CT
500: Greenwich Academy, Greenwich, CT
500: St. George's School, Spokane, WA
500: University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Environment
1,000: Coalition for Buzzards Bay, Buzzards Bay, MA
Social Services
25,000: CAST, Boston, MA
500: Footloose Sailing Association