Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation
The Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation is a private foundation based in Woodbridge, Virginia. Its 2024 filing lists scholarship grants, and the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation at a glance
In short: Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation gave $17K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Illinois. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,000
- -29.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,133
- -48.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $855,577
- +7.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (7 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 6059, Woodbridge, VA 22195
Phone: (703) 850-8066
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jaelyn Williams ($1K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 7% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 15 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 36% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $42K (2018). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jaelyn Williams Hammond, IN | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| India Coleman Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Thaison Magett Plainfield, IL | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Kennedy Bradley Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Kenneth Davis Harvey, IL | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Aquill Hayes Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Alicia Davis Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Clarence Rogers Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Triston Minor Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Malachi Scott Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $1,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $855,577 | — | $23,548 | $17,000 | 15 | $16,998 | $5,664 | — |
| 2023 | $799,437 | — | $30,447 | $24,000 | 11 | $24,000 | $5,476 | — |
| 2022 | $773,274 | — | $23,337 | $15,500 | 7 | $15,500 | $40,112 | $42,846 |
| 2021 | $906,599 | — | $21,300 | $14,000 | 6 | $14,000 | — | $44,377 |
| 2020 | $872,905 | $23,449 | $29,243 | $21,413 | 10 | — | — | $41,808 |
| 2018 | $829,103 | — | $50,540 | $42,110 | 13 | — | — | $39,705 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The purposes listed for the foundation’s 2024 itemized grants are scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $17,000. The grants ranged from $500 to $1,250, with a median of $1,250. Among the listed grants, recipients receiving $1,250 each were Jaelyn Williams, India Coleman, Thaison Magett, Kennedy Bradley, Kenneth Davis, Aquill Hayes, Alicia Davis, Clarence Rogers, Triston Minor, and Malachi Scott. Kendall Magett and Anaya Mackey each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kimberly Walker as president/treasurer; Carol Taylor as secretary; and Kelsey Sanford, George Henderson, and Deborah Richmond as trustees.
Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation is led by Kimberly A. Walker, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2018); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kimberly A. Walker
President & Treasurer
Vice President → President, 2021
President → President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
George Henderson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kelsey Sanford
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Deborah Richmond
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Carol Taylor
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Alice Walker (2018–2023) — President Emeritus
- Former: Louis Sanford (2018–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Vivian Loseth (2018) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation
How much does Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation give each year?
Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation gave $17K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 11 grants.
What is Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation's typical grant size?
Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,133, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation give grants?
Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (11 grants) and Plainfield, IL (2 grants).
Does Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (15 grants).
Who are Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation's largest grantees?
Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jaelyn Williams ($1,250), India Coleman ($1,250) and Thaison Magett ($1,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation?
Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation reported $856K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The purposes listed for the foundation’s 2024 itemized grants are scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation's EIN?
Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3391040. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Does Benjamin F and Ernestine Bruton Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS May 14, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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