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BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment

Public charity · Grantmaker Bonifay, FL EIN: 59-3263469 Website

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.

Key facts about BR Chamberlain Foundation for Public Enrichment

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.

EIN
59-3263469
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$240,800
Grants made (2024)
16
Average grant
$15,050
Median grant
$10,000
New grantees (estimate)
44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2024)
Total assets
$14,909,189
Primary geography
Florida (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$14.9M

+2.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$241K

-51.7% YoY

Grant Count

16

-20.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

-39.7% YoY

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. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $13K. How we count

Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.

  • 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 285% from 2021 to 2024. Method

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.

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.

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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

7states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.

Cities

OrlandoStevensvilleMemphisCoral GablesHialeahLake LandAnnapolisBonifayIndioLa QuintaOviedoSanfordWindermereWoodlawnBeverly HillsBoynton BeachCoral GableDurhamEnterpriseGraceville

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K4 grants2019 7 grants2020 5 grants2021 4 grants2022 20 grants2023 16 grants2024

From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $499K (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $241K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Center for Autism: $30KCenter for Autism$30KThe Pentient Thief: $20KThe Pentient Thief$20KCASA Familia: $15KCASA Familia$15KUnited Methodist Church of Waynesvi: $15KUnited Methodist Church ofWaynesvi$15KChesapeake Bay Envirnmental: $10KChesapeake Bay Envirnmental$10KChruch of the Red Door Church of the Red Door: $10KChruch of the Red Door Churchof the Red Door$10KCoral Gables Community Foundation: $10KCoral Gables CommunityFoundation$10KDestiny Church: $10KDestiny Church$10KDucks Unlimited: $10KDucks Unlimited$10KKent Island Heritage Society: $10KKent Island Heritage Society$10K

The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Autism ($30K). Together the top 10 received $140K.

Grant Size Distribution

52 grants across all recorded years

47<$50K4$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 52 (90%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
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

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $14,909,189 $737,150 $408,855 $240,800 (16 grants)
2023 $14,511,284 $3,168,334 $638,672 $498,800 (20 grants)
2022 $11,711,435 $1,005,697 $194,301 $50,000 (4 grants)
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$14,909,189$14,511,284$11,711,435
Revenue$737,150$3,168,334$1,005,697
Expenses$408,855$638,672$194,301
Net Investment Income$629,873$377,424$174,519

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 27, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 3602 Mission Lane, Bonifay, FL 32425
Phone: (407) 575-4436
Website: https://brchamberlainfoundation.org

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.

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