Brighthouse Financial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brighthouse Financial Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $808,441 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 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$808,441
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$11.2 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was down from $970,000 the year before.
90% 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 | $795,000 | 19 | $9.9 million |
| 2024 | $970,000 | 17 | $10.5 million |
| 2025 | $808,441 | 20 | $11.2 million |
How to apply
Brighthouse Financial 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 Brighthouse Financial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 15 | $685,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $23,441 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crittenton | General operating purpose | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region | General operating purpose | $100,000 |
| Carolina Youth Coalition | General operating purpose | $75,000 |
| Heart Math Tutoring | General operating purpose | $60,000 |
| Freedom School Partners | General operating purpose | $50,000 |
| Arts | General operating purpose | $40,000 |
| Childrens Theatre of Charlotte(ctc) | General operating purpose | $40,000 |
| Digi-Bridge | General operating purpose | $35,000 |
| Dottie Rose Foundation | General operating purpose | $35,000 |
| Braveworks | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy(ccla) | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Common Wealth Charlotte | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Feeding America | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Genone | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Greater Steps Scholars | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Queen City Scholars | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Renaissance West Community Initiative | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Rosies Place Inc | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Teach for America Inc 437 North Carolina | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay Inc | General operating purpose | $23,441 |
Officers and trustees
- Maria Tarhanidis
- Eric Steigerwalt
- Meghan Lantier
- John Rosenthal
- Perry Pao
- Mariana Orihel
- Crystal Dunham
- Jeff Halperin
- James Grady
Questions people ask
Does Brighthouse Financial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brighthouse Financial Foundation give?
$808,441 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Brighthouse Financial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Maria Tarhanidis (Vice President), Eric Steigerwalt (Chief Executive Officer), Meghan Lantier (Vice President) and John Rosenthal (Senior Vice President) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Brighthouse Financial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.