Brew Found Inc
Brew Found Inc is a private foundation based in Macon, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including inclusive play, education, youth support, community development, food relief, health, and conservation.
Brew Found Inc at a glance
In short: Brew Found Inc gave $231K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Missouri. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $230,579
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,223
- -57.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,989,177
- -1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (15 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (75% 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 Brew Found Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5962 Zebulon Road Suite 331, Macon, GA 31210
Phone: (770) 563-8888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brew Found Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Unlimited Play ($161K). Together the top 10 received $209K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 47 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Missouri received 75% of grant dollars and recipients in Georgia received 16%. The remaining shares went to organizations in Washington, DC (3%), Maryland (2%), and Tennessee (2%). Macon, Georgia, recipients included The Mentor’s Project of Bibb County, Southern Tennis Foundation, Book Em, Newtown Macon, U Create Macon, and Historic Macon Foundation.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Brew Found Inc open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 25 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2022) to $231K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $231K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Play St Peters, MO | To support the organization's mission to allow kids of all abilities to play together in your community. | $160,650 |
| St James Saint James, MO | To support the organization's mission to provide an unparalleled education with unique opportunites in learning. | $8,500 |
| The Mentor's Project of Bibb County Macon, GA | To support the organization's mission to provide role models for encouragement and motivation to eligible Bibb county middle and high school students who need additional support outside of their family. | $7,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Wsahington DC, DC | To support the organization's mission to provide meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises by using the power of food to empower communities and strengthen economies. | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | To support the organizations mission to deliver emergency medical humanitarian aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. | $5,000 |
| Southern Tennis Foundation Macon, GA | To support the organizations mission to empower every serve, swing, and dream through tennis, education, and wellness ensuring under-resourced youth and adaptive athletes have every chance to thrive. | $5,000 |
| Tennessee River Gorge Trust Chattanooga, TN | To support the organizations mission to conserve a healthy Tennessee river gorge as a community treasure for generations. | $5,000 |
| Book Em Macon, GA | To support the organization's mission to improve childhood literacy rates in Macon-bibb county be delivering new and gently used books to school-aged children in need. | $4,500 |
| Newtown Macon Macon, GA | To support the organization's mission to invest time, resources, and money in local people and businesses to revitalize downtown macon. | $4,000 |
| U Create Macon Macon, GA | To support the organizations mission to empower youth through cycling, education, and mentorship while building healthier, more active communities in middle Georgia. | $3,500 |
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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 | $3,989,177 | $196,967 | $266,773 | $230,579 | 25 | $230,579 | $167,025 | $220,211 |
| 2023 | $4,058,983 | $-55,858 | $261,264 | $217,250 | 10 | $217,250 | $102,579 | $201,610 |
| 2022 | $4,376,105 | $827,340 | $90,008 | $64,000 | 12 | $64,000 | $301,984 | $174,627 |
| 2021 | $3,745,501 | $4,000,246 | — | — | — | — | $82 | $14,028 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brew Found Inc reported a distributable amount of $220K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Unlimited Play says it fosters inclusive playgrounds that promote dignity, understanding, and respect among children. Newtown Macon says it invests in local people and businesses to revitalize downtown Macon, while Historic Macon Foundation describes its work as preserving and restoring historic buildings, sites, and neighborhoods.
Other 2024 recipients include World Central Kitchen, which says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises; One Hundred Miles, which says it protects Georgia’s coast through advocacy, education, and community engagement; and the Southern Environmental Law Center, whose stated mission includes protecting clean air, clean water, and a livable climate.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Brew Found Inc reported 25 grants totaling $230,579. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $160,650, with a median of $2,500. The largest award was $160,650 to Unlimited Play. Other notable grants included $8,500 to St James, $7,500 to The Mentor’s Project of Bibb County, $5,000 each to World Central Kitchen, Doctors Without Borders, Southern Tennis Foundation, and Tennessee River Gorge Trust, and $4,500 to Book Em.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lori A. Brewer as President and John A. Brewer as Vice President.
Brew Found Inc is led by Lori A. Brewer, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lori A. Brewer
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John A. Brewer
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Brew Found Inc
How much does Brew Found Inc give each year?
Brew Found Inc gave $231K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $217K across 10 grants.
What is Brew Found Inc's typical grant size?
Brew Found Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $9,223, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Brew Found Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Brew Found Inc give grants?
Brew Found Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Macon, GA (10 grants).
Does Brew Found Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Brew Found Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Brew Found Inc's largest grantees?
Brew Found Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Unlimited Play ($160,650), St James ($8,500) and The Mentor's Project of Bibb County ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Brew Found Inc?
Brew Found Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $231K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $220K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Brew Found Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Unlimited Play says it fosters inclusive playgrounds that promote dignity, understanding, and respect among children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brew Found Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 Brew Found Inc's EIN?
Brew Found Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3949524. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Brew Found Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Brew Found Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/brew-found-inc-morg_7eafce816eef4f61a9566fb1e8f64b30
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