Brighton Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Brighton Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Cashiers, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $263,000 in 66 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $110,250. 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$263,000
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$110,250
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $221,200 the year before.
41% 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 | $155,950 | 70 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $221,200 | 64 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $263,000 | 66 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
Brighton Foundation Trust 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 Brighton Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 32 | $212,850 |
| Indiana | 6 | $19,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $14,000 |
| New York | 17 | $7,900 |
| Illinois | 2 | $3,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church -Highlands | Operations | $110,250 |
| Vision Cashiers Inc | Operations | $22,500 |
| Academy Prep Foundation | Operations | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Plateau | Operations | $5,000 |
| Brooke's Place | Operations | $5,000 |
| Hearts and Hope for Haiti | Operations | $5,000 |
| Highlands Cashiers Health Found | Operations | $5,000 |
| Highlands Community Child Development Center | Operations | $5,000 |
| Project Rouj (Zanmi Fondwa) | Operations | $5,000 |
| Reach of Macon County | Operations | $5,000 |
| St Petersburg Free Clinic | Operations | $5,000 |
| Village Green | Operations | $5,000 |
| Great Explorations Children's Musuem | Operations | $4,000 |
| Blumenthal Arts | Operations | $3,500 |
| Black Mountain Home for Children | Operations | $3,000 |
| Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic | Operations | $3,000 |
| Blue Ridge School Educational Foundation | Operations | $3,000 |
| Community Care Clinic | Operations | $3,000 |
| Fishes and Loaves | Operations | $3,000 |
| Glenville-Cashiers Rescue Squad | Operations | $3,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | Operations | $3,000 |
| Assistance League of Indianapolis | Operations | $2,000 |
| Ballantyne Families-Neighbors in Need | Operations | $2,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters-Cashiers | Operations | $2,000 |
| Cashiers Historical Society | Operations | $2,000 |
| Cashiers Valley Preschool | Operations | $2,000 |
| Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society | Operations | $2,000 |
| Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center | Operations | $2,000 |
| Highlands Performing Arts Center | Operations | $2,000 |
| International Friendship Center | Operations | $2,000 |
| Literacy Council & Learning Center | Operations | $2,000 |
| Literacy Council-Cashiers | Operations | $2,000 |
| Manhattan Theater Club | Operations | $2,000 |
| Michigan State University | Operations | $2,000 |
| Northwestern University | Operations | $2,000 |
| PBS North Carolina | Operations | $2,000 |
| Pisgah Legal Services | Operations | $2,000 |
| Safe Alliance | Operations | $2,000 |
| The Bascom | Operations | $2,000 |
| Vecinos | Operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jean Markley
- Robert D Markley
Questions people ask
Does Brighton Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brighton Foundation Trust give?
$263,000 in tax year 2025, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Brighton Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Jean Markley (Trustee) and Robert D Markley (Trustee).
What does Brighton Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.