Brevard Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tupelo, Mississippi, established in 1997. The foundation focuses on charitable, educational, and cultural enrichment, primarily serving northeast Mississippi through grants to various nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.3M
+61.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+110.2% YoY
Grant Count
54
+35.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+55.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary mission is to promote charitable, educational, and cultural enrichment for northeast Mississippi. Key funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation also established the Billy Crews School of Education Imagine Fund Award at the University of Mississippi with gifts totaling more than $75,000, recognizing dedication to the School of Education and commitment to equitable communities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Mississippi
- Ohio
- Louisiana
With particular emphasis on northeast Mississippi.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $21,329,524 (as of 2024)
Total Annual Giving: $1,050,190 (2024)
Annual Income: $10.8 million
Total Revenues: $6,415,098 (2023)
Total Expenses: $612,846 (2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,329,524 | $13,174,850 | $7,372,598 |
| Revenue | $9,309,957 | $6,415,098 | $4,671,044 |
| Expenses | $1,155,283 | $612,846 | $299,857 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,050,190 | $499,600 | $283,750 |
| Net Investment Income | $868,858 | $1,312,239 | $592,804 |
| Distributable Amount | $999,665 | $475,932 | $233,186 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David E. Brevard - President (as of 2023)
The foundation has historical ties to Henry C. Brevard, Jr. (1921-2020), a University of Mississippi engineering graduate whose family's philanthropic legacy includes significant support for the university's School of Engineering.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID E BREVARD | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| SHAWN BREVARD | SECRETARY | — | — |
| ELISE BREVARD SMITH | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 407, Tupelo, MS 38802-0407
Phone: 662-842-6312
EIN: 64-0886776
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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