Benjamin F Brady Charitable Foundat
Preselected recipients only
Benjamin F Brady Charitable Foundat is a private foundation in Cumming, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $694,830 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$694,830
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$15.2 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $637,000 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $566,000 | 22 | $13.2 million |
| 2024 | $637,000 | 30 | $14.2 million |
| 2025 | $694,830 | 34 | $15.2 million |
How to apply
Benjamin F Brady Charitable Foundat 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 Benjamin F Brady Charitable Foundat funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 30 | $609,830 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uso | To fund operations | $100,000 |
| Unseen Hands Ministry | To fund food bank for needy | $75,000 |
| Lanier Technical College | To fund operations | $50,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | To fund operations | $50,000 |
| Hightower Baptist Church | To fund youth programs | $36,169 |
| American Red Cross | To fund operations | $25,000 |
| Brewton Parker College | To fund operations | $25,000 |
| Forsyth Fca | To fund operations | $25,000 |
| Keystone Village | To fund operations | $25,000 |
| Shorter University | To fund dormitory renovations | $25,000 |
| Special Operations Fund | To fund operations | $25,000 |
| Truett McConnell College | To fund operations | $25,000 |
| Wounded Warrior | To fund operations | $25,000 |
| Mentor Me North Georgia Inc | To fund operations | $20,000 |
| About Face USA | To fund operations | $15,000 |
| Bald Ridge Lodge Inc | To fund operations | $15,000 |
| Georgia Highlands | To fund operations | $15,000 |
| Anvil Academy | To fund operations | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier | To fund youth programs | $10,000 |
| Creative Enterprises | To fund operations | $10,000 |
| Forsyth Community Clinic | To fund operations | $10,000 |
| Jacob's Ladder | To fund operations | $10,000 |
| Leadership Forsyth | To fund operations | $10,000 |
| Meals by Grace | To fund operations | $10,000 |
| Wellspring Living Inc | To fund operations | $10,000 |
| Fireproof Student Ministries | To fund operations | $6,000 |
| New Harmony Baptist Wmu | To fund operations | $5,625 |
| Boy Scouts | To fund operations | $5,000 |
| Casa of Forsyth County | To fund superhero run | $5,000 |
| Faith Inc | To fund operations | $5,000 |
| Wreaths Across America | To fund operations | $5,000 |
| Whispering Angel Youth | To fund youth programs | $3,036 |
| Harmony Baptist Church | To fund operations | $2,000 |
| Harmony Grove Baptist Church Mission Trip | To fund mission trip | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James J Myers
- Phillip Bettis
- April Pruitt
- Scott Hansard
Questions people ask
Does Benjamin F Brady Charitable Foundat accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Benjamin F Brady Charitable Foundat give?
$694,830 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Benjamin F Brady Charitable Foundat?
Its 2025 filing lists James J Myers (Trustee), Phillip Bettis (Trustee), April Pruitt (Trustee) and Scott Hansard (Trustee).
What does Benjamin F Brady Charitable Foundat fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and veterans.