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The Brereton Foundation

Preselected recipients only Wilmington, Delaware · EIN 331454105

The Brereton Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $61,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $9,500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2024$00$100,022
2025$61,0008$58,774

How to apply

The Brereton 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Brereton Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Nevada.

StateGrantsAmount
Nevada4$35,000
Oregon2$15,000
South Carolina1$9,000
California1$2,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Compassion Community Clinic
Reno, NV
General & Unrestricted$10,000
Life Church A Southern Baptist Congregation
Reno, NV
Charitable Event$10,000
Luis Palau Association
Portland, OR
Charitable Event$10,000
Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission Incorporated
Reno, NV
General & Unrestricted$10,000
Contagious Disciple Making
Greer, SC
General & Unrestricted$9,000
Men of Purpose
Reno, NV
General & Unrestricted$5,000
Setpath
Lake Oswego, OR
General & Unrestricted$5,000
Standing Stone Ministries Inc
San Clemente, CA
General & Unrestricted$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Brereton Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Brereton Foundation give?

$61,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $9,500.

Who runs The Brereton Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Brandt E Brereton (Pres, Dir), Connor W Brereton (Dir), Jody L Brereton (Sec, Treas, Dir) and John C Brereton (Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The Brereton Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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