Braswell Fund
Accepts applications
Braswell Fund is a private foundation in Madison, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $20,700 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,300 and the largest $4,600. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$20,700
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,300
- Largest grant$4,600
- Assets$487,922
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $19,800 the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $18,000 | 11 | $368,568 |
| 2023 | $19,800 | 6 | $474,666 |
| 2024 | $20,700 | 8 | $487,922 |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles Merritt 259 N Second Ave Probate Ct, Madison, GA 30650 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (706) 343-6500 |
| What to submit | See Exhibit "A" pages 1-9 |
| Deadlines | March 15 |
| Restrictions | See Exhibit "A" page 1 |
What Braswell Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 7 | $18,400 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Military College | Refund of scholarship | $4,600 |
| University of North Georgia | Scholarship | $2,300 |
| Georgia College State University | Scholarship | $2,300 |
| University of Georgia | Scholarship | $2,300 |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural Colleg | Scholarship | $2,300 |
| Georgia Southern University | Scholarship | $2,300 |
| Western Carolina University | Scholarship | $2,300 |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | Scholarship | $2,300 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Merritt
Questions people ask
Does Braswell Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15.
How much does Braswell Fund give?
$20,700 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,300.
Who runs Braswell Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles Merritt (Custodian).
What does Braswell Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.