James R and Bronnie L Braswell Trust
Preselected recipients only
James R and Bronnie L Braswell Trust is a private foundation in Waxhaw, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $391,457. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$391,457
- Assets$37.3 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.2 million the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 35 | $34.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 41 | $35.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 36 | $37.3 million |
How to apply
James R and Bronnie L Braswell 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 James R and Bronnie L Braswell Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 34 | $1.8 million |
| South Carolina | 1 | $31,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wingate University | General support | $391,457 |
| SPCC Foundation Inc | General support | $260,255 |
| Community Health Services of Union County | General support | $100,000 |
| Safer Communities Ministry | General support | $100,000 |
| Feed My Lambs Inc | General support | $80,000 |
| Community Shelter of Union County | General support | $75,000 |
| Council on Aging Union County | General support | $75,000 |
| Pfeiffer University | General support | $73,822 |
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation | General support | $51,611 |
| Food for Families | General support | $50,000 |
| Turning Point Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross-Union County Chapter | General support | $45,000 |
| Arborbrook Christian Academy | General support | $40,000 |
| Common Heart | General support | $40,000 |
| Healthquest of Union County | General support | $40,000 |
| Katawba Valley Land Trust | General support | $31,000 |
| Atrium Health Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Union Symphony Society | General support | $30,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translations | General support | $30,000 |
| Crossroads Re-Entry Ministries | General support | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General support | $25,000 |
| Union County Crisis Assistance | General support | $25,000 |
| Wingate United Methodist Church | General support | $25,000 |
| Anson County Health Department | General support | $23,000 |
| Anson County Homes of Hope | General support | $20,000 |
| Center Grove United Methodist Church | General support | $20,000 |
| Love's Grove Methodist Church | General support | $20,000 |
| Yadkin Valley Fca | General support | $20,000 |
| Union County Education Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Anson County Schools | General support | $10,000 |
| Anson Crisis Ministry | General support | $10,000 |
| Anson S Historical Society | General support | $5,000 |
| NC Central Council | General support | $5,000 |
| Philips Academy | General support | $5,000 |
| Marshville Museum and Cultural Center | General support | $3,000 |
| Union Health Hospice | General support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George L Bower Jr
Questions people ask
Does James R and Bronnie L Braswell Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James R and Bronnie L Braswell Trust give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs James R and Bronnie L Braswell Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists George L Bower Jr (Trustee).
What does James R and Bronnie L Braswell Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.