Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Auburn, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,236 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$45,236
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was down from $48,826 the year before.
55% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,826 | 14 | $0 |
| 2025 | $45,236 | 11 | $0 |
How to apply
Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Alabama. It also paid $10,442 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $9,100 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $1,100 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $994 |
| Illinois | 1 | $900 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lift up the vunerable | Ministry Support | $20,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible T | General Support | $9,100 |
| Jireh Minsterios | Ministry Support | $5,807 |
| Zongolica Church | Ministry Support | $4,635 |
| Angel Tree Prison Fellowship | Ministry Support | $1,000 |
| Asia Harvest | General Support | $1,000 |
| Allegro | General Support | $1,000 |
| Compassion | Child Sponsorship Program | $994 |
| Int Fellowship of christian and jews | Ministry Support | $900 |
| Shepherdsstaffmi | Ministry Support | $700 |
| Transworld Radio | General Support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Lindaahn
- Byung Chan Ahn
- Joseph Ahn
- Joy Ahn
Questions people ask
Does Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation give?
$45,236 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lindaahn (Director), Byung Chan Ahn (Member), Joseph Ahn (Member) and Joy Ahn (Member).
What does Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.