BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment
BR Chamberlain Foundation is a public charity based in Bonifay, Florida. Formed in 1994, it describes its mission as “public enrichment of the community” and reports making gifts to qualified charities for educational, social, and overall enrichment of people’s lives.
BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment at a glance
In short: BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment gave $241K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Florida. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $240,800
- -51.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,050
- -39.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $14,909,189
- +2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment
- Contact
Mailing address: 3602 Mission Lane, Bonifay, FL 32425
Phone: (407) 575-4436
Website: https://brchamberlainfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Autism ($30K). Together the top 10 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 52 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant-dollar distribution included Florida (39%), Maryland (17%), California (8%), and Tennessee (8%). The filing also lists 21% for an unidentified state (“?”). Individual grants included recipients in Florida, North Carolina, Maryland, California, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $499K (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $241K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various 501 (C) 3 Charities | — | $51,700 |
| Center for Autism Hialeah, FL | — | $30,000 |
| The Pentient Thief Orlando, FL | — | $20,000 |
| CASA Familia Coral Gables, FL | — | $15,000 |
| United Methodist Church of Waynesvi Waynesville, NC | — | $15,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Envirnmental Annapolis, MD | — | $10,000 |
| Chruch of the Red Door Church of the Red Door La Quinta, CA | — | $10,000 |
| Coral Gables Community Foundation Coral Gables, FL | — | $10,000 |
| Destiny Church Indio, CA | — | $10,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Memphis, TN | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,909,189 | $737,150 | $408,855 | $240,800 | 16 | $629,873 |
| 2023 | $14,511,284 | $3,168,334 | $638,672 | $498,800 | 20 | $377,424 |
| 2022 | $11,711,435 | $1,005,697 | $194,301 | $50,000 | 4 | $174,519 |
| 2021 | $11,687,133 | $1,056,309 | $270,009 | $62,500 | 5 | $415,346 |
| 2020 | $10,962,574 | $4,661,055 | $325,466 | $198,500 | 7 | $393,096 |
| 2019 | $6,732,656 | $462,243 | $286,433 | $180,600 | 4 | $145,267 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “public enrichment of the community.” Its 2024 filing describes gifts to qualified charities intended to enrich individuals’ lives educationally, socially, and overall.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, Casa Familia says it creates enriched, affordable housing communities and services for adults with intellectual, developmental, and related disabilities. The Coral Gables Community Foundation says it fosters cultural, educational, historic, social, and health charitable projects. Pinnacle Counseling Institute says it provides education and training for mental health counselors and affordable, accessible counseling services. Orlando Health Foundation says it supports Orlando Health’s strategic priorities through philanthropy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $240,800 through 16 grants. Grants ranged from $9,100 to $51,700, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $30,000 to Center for Autism in Hialeah, Florida; $20,000 to The Pentient Thief in Orlando, Florida; $15,000 each to Casa Familia in Coral Gables, Florida, and United Methodist Church of Waynesville in Waynesville, North Carolina; and $10,000 each to several organizations, including Chesapeake Bay Environmental, Church of the Red Door, Coral Gables Community Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, and Orlando Health Foundation.
The filing lists a $51,700 grant to “Various 501 (C) 3 Charities,” without further recipient details. Other listed 2024 recipients included Destiny Church and Kent Island Heritage Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dr. Pete Chamberlain as CEO; Ed Fouche as vice president; Christopher King as secretary; and Cleatous J. Simmons, Arthur F. Evans, Michael Etchison, Larry Brown, Harry Pearson, and Mack McDaniel as directors.
BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment is led by Pete Chamberlain, CEO on every filing since 2019; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pete Chamberlain
CEO
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arthur F. Evans
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cleatous J. Simmons
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mack McDaniel
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry Pearson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Brown
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Etchison
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher King
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Fouche
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas Kinchen (2019–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment
How much does BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment give each year?
BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment gave $241K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $499K across 20 grants.
What is BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment's typical grant size?
BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,050, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment that year got $17K on average.
Where does BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment give grants?
BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment's top state is Florida, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maryland (17%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (2 grants), Coral Gables, FL (2 grants), Stevensville, MD (2 grants) and Memphis, TN (2 grants).
Who are BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment's largest grantees?
BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment's largest 2024 grantees include Center for Autism ($30,000), The Pentient Thief ($20,000) and CASA Familia ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment?
BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment reported $14.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $737K.
What does BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “public enrichment of the community.” Its 2024 filing describes gifts to qualified charities intended to enrich individuals’ lives educationally, socially, and overall. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment?
BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check brchamberlainfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment's EIN?
BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3263469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/br-chamberlain-foundation-for-public-enrichment-morg_5c76cefb8fe64fa2960519aeecd2a56e
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