Brevard Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brevard Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tupelo, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 54 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $465,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$465,000
- Assets$23.4 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $499,600 the year before.
35% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $499,600 | 40 | $14.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 54 | $23.4 million |
How to apply
Brevard 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 Brevard Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 49 | $1.0 million |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $7,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Ms Foundation | Educational | $465,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Create Foundation Inc | Charitable | $65,200 |
| Mississippi Methodist Senior Serv | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Link Centre | Cultural | $40,000 |
| Muw Foundation | Educational | $30,000 |
| NE Ms Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Chickasaw Inkana Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| United Way of NE Ms | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Good Samaritan Health Services | Charitable | $17,250 |
| Natchez Trace Council Bsa | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Regional Rehabilitation Center | Charitable | $15,000 |
| North Ms Symphony Orchestra | Cultural | $11,100 |
| Blue Mountain Christian Univ | Educational | $10,000 |
| Gum Tree Museum of Art | Cultural | $10,000 |
| Icc Foundation | Educational | $10,000 |
| Mecswayze Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Oxford Univ United Methodist | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Phi Delta Theta Foundation | Educational | $10,000 |
| Safe Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The 18th Ward | Educational | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Charitable | $10,000 |
| University of Miss Medical Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mississippi St University Foundatio | Educational | $9,000 |
| Tupelo Lee Humane Society | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Bethel College | Educational | $7,000 |
| Committee for King | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of Lee County Library | Educational | $5,000 |
| Gum Tree Museum Art Guild | Cultural | $5,000 |
| Teach for America Greater Delta | Educational | $5,000 |
| The Baddour Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University of Miss Alumni Assoc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Our Mississippi Foundation | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Autism Center of North Ms | Educational | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Doniphan Dance Project | Cultural | $2,500 |
| Faith Haven Inc | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Mississippi Free Press | Educational | $2,500 |
| The Parents' Campaign | Charitable | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- David E Brevard
- Shawn Brevard
- Elise Brevard Smith
Questions people ask
Does Brevard Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brevard Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Brevard Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David E Brevard (President), Shawn Brevard (Secretary) and Elise Brevard Smith (Director).
What does Brevard Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.