The Mt Brilliant Family Foundation (Formerly HGG Family Foundation)
Preselected recipients only
The Mt Brilliant Family Foundation (Formerly HGG Family Foundation) is a private foundation in Lexington, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $291,914 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $130,541. 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$291,914
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$130,541
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
18% 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 | $1.5 million | 29 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 28 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $291,914 | 11 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
The Mt Brilliant Family Foundation (Formerly HGG Family 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 The Mt Brilliant Family Foundation (Formerly HGG Family Foundation) funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 10 | $260,361 |
| Florida | 1 | $31,553 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sayre School | General support | $130,541 |
| Maranatha International | General support | $31,553 |
| Fayette Alliance Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| The Race for Education | General support | $30,000 |
| Uk Markey Cancer Foundation | General support | $19,820 |
| The Lexington School | General support | $12,000 |
| Bluegrass Land Conservancy | General support | $10,000 |
| God's Pantry | General support | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Horse Park Foundation | General support | $9,000 |
| Lexington Challenger Tennis Charity Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Lexington Humane Society | General support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hannah Jane Goodman
- Harold G Goodman
- Hutton Gregory Goodman
- Rebecca Goodman
- Mary Jane Goodman Rosenstein
- H Viterbo Goodman
- Gay Bredin
Questions people ask
Does The Mt Brilliant Family Foundation (Formerly HGG Family Foundation) accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mt Brilliant Family Foundation (Formerly HGG Family Foundation) give?
$291,914 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs The Mt Brilliant Family Foundation (Formerly HGG Family Foundation)?
Its 2025 filing lists Hannah Jane Goodman (Director), Harold G Goodman (Director), Hutton Gregory Goodman (Chair, Director) and Rebecca Goodman (Treasurer, Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Mt Brilliant Family Foundation (Formerly HGG Family Foundation) fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and animals.