Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation
Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Auburn, Alabama. Its 2025 filing describes support for humanitarian work, Bible translation and ministry programs, and international relief and evangelism programs.
Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation gave $45K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,236
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,112
- +17.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $677,763
- +553.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2705 Brighton Ln, Auburn, AL 36832
Phone: (678) 395-4499
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lift up the vunerable ($20K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports grant dollars across recipient states, including Alabama (44%), Florida (20%), North Carolina (2%), and Virginia (2%). It also lists 23% under “?” without identifying a state. Listed recipients include organizations in several other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation gives
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2025) to $49K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lift up the vunerable Birmingham, AL | Ministry Support | $20,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible T Olrando, FL | General Support | $9,100 |
| Jireh Minsterios | Ministry Support | $5,807 |
| Zongolica Church | Ministry Support | $4,635 |
| Angel Tree Prison Fellowship Lansdowne, VA | Ministry Support | $1,000 |
| Asia Harvest Charloette, NC | General Support | $1,000 |
| Allegro Houston, TX | General Support | $1,000 |
| Compassion Colorado Springs, CO | Child Sponsorship Program | $994 |
| Int Fellowship of christian and jews Chicago, IL | Ministry Support | $900 |
| Shepherdsstaffmi Knowxville, TN | Ministry Support | $700 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $677,763 | $627,090 | $52,975 | $45,236 | 11 | $45,236 | $1 |
| 2024 | $103,648 | $152,940 | $49,292 | $48,826 | 14 | $48,826 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 filing identifies support for humanitarian work, Bible translation and ministry programs, and international relief and evangelism programs. Grantees’ own descriptions show a range of supported organizations: Asia Harvest says its mission is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ by providing resources and financial support to projects throughout Asia; Allegro describes itself as a social organization that conducts events for the benefit and enjoyment of its members and their guests.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $45,236. Grants ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $20,000 to Lift up the vunerable for ministry support, $9,100 to Wycliffe Bible T for general support, and $5,807 to JIREH MINSTERIOS for ministry support. Other listed grants included $4,635 to Zongolica Church and $1,000 each to Angel Tree Prison Fellowship, Asia Harvest, and Allegro.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists LINDAAHN as director, and BYUNG CHAN AHN, JOSEPH AHN, and JOY AHN as members.
Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lindaahn
Director
Directory & Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Joseph Ahn
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Joy Ahn
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Byung Chan Ahn
Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation
How much does Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation give each year?
Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation gave $45K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $49K across 14 grants.
What is Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,112, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation give grants?
Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation's top state is Alabama, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Florida (20%).
Does Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 36% of Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Ministry Support" (6 grants).
Who are Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lift up the vunerable ($20,000), Wycliffe Bible T ($9,100) and Jireh Minsterios ($5,807), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation?
Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation reported $678K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $627K.
What does Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 filing identifies support for humanitarian work, Bible translation and ministry programs, and international relief and evangelism programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4842648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Brighton Oak Charitable Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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