Brinkley Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brinkley Family Foundation is a private foundation in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $395,025 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $175,000. 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$395,025
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$331,696
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $362,985 the year before.
55% of its 2024 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 | $362,985 | 14 | $0 |
| 2024 | $395,025 | 11 | $331,696 |
How to apply
Brinkley 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 Brinkley Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 10 | $385,025 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gardner Webb University | Charitable | $175,000 |
| Kings Mountain Touchdown Club | Charitable | $132,000 |
| Cleveland County Schools | Charitable | $28,525 |
| Rotary Club of Valdese | Charitable | $12,500 |
| 4 Paws for Ability | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Northview Church | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Optimist Club of Kings Mountain | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Valdese Parks Recreation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Community Math Academy | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Community College | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Moffitt Family Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David C Brinkley
- Marie M Brinkley
Questions people ask
Does Brinkley Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brinkley Family Foundation give?
$395,025 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Brinkley Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David C Brinkley (President/Di) and Marie M Brinkley (Secretary/Di).
What does Brinkley Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.