Brayton Foundation
Accepts applications
Brayton Foundation is a private foundation in Dyersburg, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,200 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5,200
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$165,301
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4,400 the year before.
9% 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 | $3,800 | 7 | $147,611 |
| 2024 | $4,400 | 10 | $156,276 |
| 2025 | $5,200 | 11 | $165,301 |
How to apply
| Contact | Rachel Anders First Citizens National Bank One, First Citizens Place, Dyersburg, TN 38024 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (731) 287-4238 |
| Restrictions | Applicant organization must demonstrate financial need and indicate charitable purpose for which the donation will be used. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Brayton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 10 | $5,100 |
| California | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of TN Martin | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| DSCC Annual Fund | Unrestricted use donation | $1,500 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Unrestricted use donation | $900 |
| Community Cancer Fund | Unrestricted use donation | $100 |
| Goodfellows | Unrestricted use donation | $100 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted use donation | $100 |
| Lodi Memorial Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted use donation | $100 |
| McIvers Grant Public Library | Unrestricted use donation | $100 |
| New Life Union Mission | Unrestricted use donation | $100 |
| Rhodes College | Unrestricted use donation | $100 |
| Dyersburg-Dyer Co Humane Society | Unrestricted use donation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- FCNB Trust Department
- Kathy Brayton
- John Brayton
- Hester Hill
- Joe Enoch
- Lucinda Jones
Questions people ask
Does Brayton Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Brayton Foundation give?
$5,200 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs Brayton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists FCNB Trust Department (Trustee), Kathy Brayton (Director), John Brayton (Director) and Hester Hill (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Brayton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.