Private foundation · EIN 20-5623767 · Easley, South Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Brotherton Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $227K total, median $10K. 79% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$227K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in SC
79%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2024

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Prisma Cancer Center-Dr Larry GluckGreenville, SCOperational Support$50K
Pickens County YMCAEasley, SCOperational Support$50K
Favor-Pickens CountyGreenville, SCOperational Support$38K
Niswonger FoundationGreenville, TNOperational Support$20K
Sc Ovarian Cancer FoundationGreenville, SCOperational Support$15K
Christ Church Episcopal SchoolGreenville, SCOperational Support$10K
Channel MissionsSunset, SCOperational Support$10K
United Way of Pickens CountyEasley, SCOperational Support$10K
The Chandler SchoolGreenville, SCOperational Support$10K
Pickens County Cancer FoundationGreenville, SCOperational Support$5,000
Greene LeafGreenville, TNOperational Support$5,000
Metropolitan Arts CouncilGreenville, SCOperational Support$2,000
Legacy AdvancementGreenville, SCOperational Support$1,000
Wake Forest UniversityWinstonsalem, NCOperational Support$1,000

By state: South Carolina 11 · Tennessee 2 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Brotherton Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Easley, South Carolina, administered in care of David Larry Brotherton, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Brotherton Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Brotherton Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $227K across 14 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Brotherton Foundation give?

South Carolina (11 grants), Tennessee (2 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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