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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 06-1433102

Brame Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Naples, FL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 42 grants and $81,957 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $81,957

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $2,166,515
  • Tax year 2024

    $79,725

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $1,870,546
  • Tax year 2023

    $68,150

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $1,462,726
  • Tax year 2022

    $61,590

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $1,265,378
  • Tax year 2021

    $49,375

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $1,354,519
  • Tax year 2020

    $47,000

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $971,348

Grants paid in 2025

42 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Brantwood CampPeterborough, NH

    contribution Provided for Education

    $15,000
  2. Emmanuel ChurchDublin, NH

    Countribution Provided

    $6,500
  3. Taft SchoolWatertown, CT

    Countribution Provided for educational programming

    $5,000
  4. Habitat of Collier CountyNaples, FL

    Countribution Provided for educational programming

    $4,000
  5. Hobart and William Smith CollegesGeneva, NY

    Countribution Provided for educational programming

    $3,500
  6. Providence HouseNaples, FL

    Countribution Provided for educational programming

    $3,150
  7. First Presbyterian Church of NaplesNaples, FL

    Countribution Provided

    $2,727
  8. Colgate UniversityHamilton, NY

    Countribution Provided for educational programming

    $2,500
  9. David Lawrence CenterNaples, FL

    Countribution Provided

    $2,500
  10. Grace Place for ChildrenNaples, FL

    Countribution Provided for educational programming

    $2,500
  11. Guadalupe CenterImmokalee, FL

    Countribution Provided for educational programming

    $2,500
  12. Harry Chapin Food BankNaples, FL

    Countribution Provided

    $2,500
  13. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    Countribution Provided for educational programming

    $2,500
  14. St Matthews HouseNaples, FL

    Countribution Provided for programming

    $2,500
  15. Childrens Advocacy CenterNaples, FL

    Contribution Provided for educational programming

    $2,500
  16. Heritage FoundationWashington, DC

    Countribution Provided for educational programming

    $2,000
  17. Hill SchoolPottstown, PA

    Countribution Provided for educational programming

    $2,000
  18. Judicial WatchWashington, DC

    Countribution Provided for educational programming

    $2,000
  19. Semper Fi FundOceanside, CA

    Countribution Provided for programming

    $1,500
  20. Shelter For Abused Women and ChildrenNaples, FL

    Countribution Provided for educational programming

    $1,300
  21. Naples Botanical GardenNaples, FL

    Countribution Provided for educational programming

    $1,250
  22. Boys and Girls Club of Collier CountyNaples, FL

    Countribution Provided for educational programming

    $1,000
  23. Charity for ChangeNaples, FL

    Countribution Provided for educational programming

    $1,000
  24. Fun Time Early Childhood AcademyNaples, FL

    Countribution Provided for educational programming

    $1,000
  25. Monadnock Family ServicesKeene, NH

    Countribution Provided

    $1,000
  26. SRBA Historic Preservation SocietyNewport, SC

    Countribution Provided for educational programming

    $1,000
  27. Honor FoundationSan Diego, CA

    Contribution Provided for educational programming

    $1,000
  28. Jackson Youth HockeyJackson, WY

    Contribution Provided for Youth Equipment

    $1,000
  29. Pineywoods SchoolPiney Woods, MS

    Contribution Provided for educational programming

    $1,000
  30. Mikeroweworks FoundationSanta Monica, CA

    Education and Scholarships

    $1,000
  31. Florida Sheriffs Youth RanchesLive Oak, FL

    Contribution Provided for educational programming

    $800
  32. Silicon CouloirJackson, WY

    Education & Programs

    $500
  33. Garden ClubDublin, NH

    Education and conservation programs

    $300
  34. Dublin Community FoundationDublin, NH

    Countribution Provided

    $250
  35. General Society of Colonial WarsPalm Beach, FL

    Countribution Provided

    $250
  36. Hurricane Island Outward Bound SchoolCamden, ME

    Countribution Provided for educational programming

    $250
  37. Alpha Psi of Chi Psi Educational TrIthaca, NY

    Contribution Provided for Education

    $250
  38. Naples ZooNaples, FL

    Countribution Provided for educational programming

    $230
  39. Electric Earth ConcertsPeterborough, NH

    Contribution Provided for Programming

    $200
  40. Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VA

    Countribution Provided for programming

    $0
  41. Operation Healing ForcesTampa, FL

    Countribution Provided for programming

    $0
  42. Peterborough PlayersPeterborough, NH

    Countribution Provided

    $0

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education4 grants $13,00034% of the total
  2. Human services7 grants $11,45030% of the total
  3. Public affairs2 grants $4,00010% of the total
  4. Youth development3 grants $2,8007% of the total
  5. Housing and shelter1 grant $2,5007% of the total
  6. Environment2 grants $1,5004% of the total
  7. 5 other causes7 grants $2,9308% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida18 grants $31,707
  2. New Hampshire7 grants $23,250
  3. New York3 grants $6,250
  4. Connecticut1 grant $5,000
  5. District of Columbia2 grants $4,000
  6. California3 grants $3,500
  7. Michigan1 grant $2,500
  8. Pennsylvania1 grant $2,000
  9. Wyoming2 grants $1,500
  10. Mississippi1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • J Yancey BramePresident Hours 20Pay $0
  • James Ramsey BrameVice President Hours 2Pay $0
  • William S BrameTreasurer Hours 2Pay $0
  • Amy A ManleySecretary Hours 5Pay $1,000

The return

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