Brent Family Foundation
The Brent Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Heathsville, Virginia. Its 2020 filing is marked as the organization’s final return: the foundation transferred all its assets to River Counties Community Foundation on December 15, 2020, and appears to have wound down.
Brent Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Brent Family Foundation gave $664K across 32 grants in 2020 (avg $21K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $664,299
- +1581.8% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 32
- +0.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $20,759
- +1581.8% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Virginia (99% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Brent Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 755, Heathsville, VA 22473-0755
Phone: (804) 723-2594
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brent Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was River Counties Community Foundation ($626K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $651K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 64 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 1% to recipients in Arkansas. The listed grants also included recipients in California, Florida, and Alabama, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars in the reported state shares.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
How Brent Family Foundation gives
- 68% of 2020 grantees were also funded in 2019. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020). 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 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2019) to $664K (2020). In 2020 it made 32 grants totaling $664K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| River Counties Community Foundation White Stone, VA | General donation - all remaining values of stock were contributed to the community foundation which is a 501(c)(3) organization with ein 23-7009135. Pdf of donation acknowledgement is attached to this return. | $625,299 |
| Wicomico Parish Church Wicomico Church, VA | General Donation | $8,000 |
| The Steward School Richmond, VA | General Donation | $4,500 |
| The Collegiate School Richmond, VA | General Donation | $3,700 |
| University of Virginia Fund Charlottesville, VA | General Donation | $2,350 |
| Flint Street Fellowship Eureka Springs, AR | General Donation | $1,250 |
| Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry Charlottesville, VA | General Donation | $1,250 |
| Solutions for Change Vista, CA | General Donation | $1,250 |
| Chesapeake Academy Irvington, VA | General Donation | $1,200 |
| Virginia Opera Richmond, VA | General Donation | $1,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $-33,950 | $666,549 | $664,299 | 32 | $18,455 | $34,045 |
| 2019 | $679,041 | $67,908 | $41,750 | $39,500 | 32 | $67,908 | $39,631 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brent Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for education, community services, health care, arts, and land conservation, as reflected in grantees’ own descriptions. For example, The Steward School says its mission is to prepare students for college and life through robust academics and a caring community; Solutions for Change describes its mission as solving family homelessness; and Northern Neck Land Conservancy says it works to conserve land, water, economies, and culture in Virginia’s Northern Neck and Essex County.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $664,299. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $625,299, with a median of $1,000. The largest grant, $625,299, went to River Counties Community Foundation as a general donation of the remaining stock values; the filing states that the foundation transferred all assets to the community foundation.
Other notable 2020 grants included $8,000 to Wicomico Parish Church, $4,500 to The Steward School, $3,700 to The Collegiate School, $2,350 to University of Virginia Fund, and $1,250 each to Flint Street Fellowship, Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, and Solutions for Change.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed A Mason Brent as director/secretary; Virginia B Evans, Roberta Brent Peek, and Maria Brent Jones as directors; and Elizabeth Marshall Brent Waterman as director/president.
Brent Family Foundation is led by Elizabeth Marshall Brent Waterman, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Elizabeth Marshall Brent Waterman
Director & President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
A. Mason Brent
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Brent Jones
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberta Brent Peek
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia B. Evans
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Brent Family Foundation
How much does Brent Family Foundation give each year?
Brent Family Foundation gave $664K across 32 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $40K across 32 grants.
What is Brent Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Brent Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $1,000, and its average grant was $20,759, across 32 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Brent Family Foundation give grants?
Brent Family Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (7 grants), Eureka Springs, AR (4 grants), Charlottesville, VA (3 grants) and Heathsville, VA (3 grants).
Does Brent Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Brent Family Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Brent Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Brent Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include River Counties Community Foundation ($626,299 across 2 grants), Wicomico Parish Church ($8,000) and The Steward School ($4,500), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Brent Family Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for education, community services, health care, arts, and land conservation, as reflected in grantees’ own descriptions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brent Family Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Brent Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Brent Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Brent Family Foundation's EIN?
Brent Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1846029. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Does Brent Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 24, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
Live grants for the work Brent Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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