A T Brightwell School Inc
A T Brightwell School Inc is a private foundation based in Athens, Georgia. Its filings report direct college scholarship grants to students; the 2025 filing lists 12 education grants to individual recipients, all in Georgia.
A T Brightwell School Inc at a glance
In short: A T Brightwell School Inc gave $60K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,651
- -29.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,971
- -29.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,600
- Total assets
- $149,830
- +16.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to A T Brightwell School Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Patrick Ennis
Mailing address: 335 Nowhere Road, Athens, GA 30601
Phone: (706) 380-9595
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who A T Brightwell School Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia. The 2023 filing limits scholarship awards to residents of Maxeys, Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How A T Brightwell School Inc gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 953% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2023) to $86K (2021). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $59,651 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $149,830 | $94,356 | $72,756 | $59,651 | 12 | $59,945 | $1,466 | $6,288 |
| 2024 | $128,524 | $92,542 | $95,759 | $85,111 | 12 | $85,111 | $49 | $5,963 |
| 2023 | $131,447 | $94,851 | $61,918 | $50,717 | 10 | $50,717 | — | $5,363 |
| 2022 | $98,514 | $91,090 | $90,937 | $80,911 | 11 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $98,361 | $93,361 | $95,031 | $85,855 | 9 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A T Brightwell School Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $59,651 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,867 to $6,600, with a median of $5,600. The largest grants were five awards of $6,600 each, all to individual recipients in Georgia for education.
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Patrick Ennis as the contact for scholarship applications and requests applicant and family information, including names, addresses, dates of birth, educational experience, residency dates, and felony status. The filing lists February 15 as the deadline; this is information from the 2023 filing, not a current application cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Stephens as president; Bill Cabaniss as vice president; Nan Brightwell, Teresa Churchwell, and Warren Gilson as directors; and Patrick Ennis as executive director.
A T Brightwell School Inc is led by Patrick Ennis, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patrick Ennis
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$7K (2022) → $7K (2025)
John Stephens
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nan Brightwell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Teresa Churchwell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Warren Gilson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Bill Cabaniss
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Hardy Cook (2021) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $7K, to Patrick Ennis (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about A T Brightwell School Inc
How much does A T Brightwell School Inc give each year?
A T Brightwell School Inc gave $60K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $85K across 12 grants.
What is A T Brightwell School Inc's typical grant size?
A T Brightwell School Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,600, and its average grant was $4,971, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does A T Brightwell School Inc give grants?
A T Brightwell School Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does A T Brightwell School Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on A T Brightwell School Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (12 grants).
How large is A T Brightwell School Inc?
A T Brightwell School Inc reported $150K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from A T Brightwell School Inc?
A T Brightwell School Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is A T Brightwell School Inc's EIN?
A T Brightwell School Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6066256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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