Howard & Carole Brent Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Howard & Carole Brent Foundation is a private foundation in Greenviile, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,700 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $5,500. 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$11,700
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$5,500
- Assets$98,606
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,200 the year before.
75% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,750 | 13 | $77,805 |
| 2024 | $5,200 | 6 | $81,867 |
| 2025 | $11,700 | 12 | $98,606 |
How to apply
Howard & Carole Brent 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 Howard & Carole Brent Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 8 | $11,000 |
| California | 2 | $300 |
| Illinois | 1 | $200 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Methodist Church | Church programs | $5,500 |
| Greenville Arts Council | Promotion of the arts | $1,500 |
| Mutt Madness | Animal shelter | $1,500 |
| Hodding Carter Memorial YMCA | Fitness programs | $750 |
| Junior Auxiliary of Greenville | Childrens services | $650 |
| Mace Blues Fest | Music festival | $500 |
| Mississippi Wildlife | Conservation | $500 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Childrens cancer research | $200 |
| American Diabetic Association | Diabetes research | $200 |
| Ojai Valley Land Conservatory | Conservation | $150 |
| Ojai Meditation Mount | Conservation | $150 |
| First Baptist Chruch | Church programs | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Jessica Brent
- Lincoln Brent
- Eden Brent
- Bronwynne Brent
Questions people ask
Does Howard & Carole Brent Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard & Carole Brent Foundation give?
$11,700 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Howard & Carole Brent Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jessica Brent (Director), Lincoln Brent (Director), Eden Brent (Director) and Bronwynne Brent (Director).
What does Howard & Carole Brent Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and youth programs.