Briscoe Family Foundation Inc
Briscoe Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Fortson, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $130K. Net investment income was $192K.
Briscoe Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Briscoe Family Foundation Inc gave $130K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $130,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $18,571
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,764,543
- Primary geography
- Georgia (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Briscoe Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Athens Area Community Foundation-MB ($35K). Together the top 7 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Briscoe Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2022) to $140K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Athens Area Community Foundation-MB Athens, GA | Annual Fundraising Campaign - Operations | $35,000 |
| Athens Area Community Foundation-DB Athens, GA | Annual Fundraising Campaign - Operations | $35,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Chattah Columbus, GA | Annual Fundraising Campaign - Operations | $25,000 |
| Brookstone School Columbus, GA | Annual Fundraising Campaign - Operations | $15,000 |
| C Three Fdn Fort Myers, FL | Annual Fundraising Campaign - Operations | $10,000 |
| St Paul UMC Columbus, GA | Annual Fundraising Campaign - Operations | $5,000 |
| Young Life - Columbus Marietta, GA | Annual Fundraising Campaign - Operations | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,764,543 | $191,514 | $172,964 | $130,000 | 7 | $130,000 | $191,514 | $118,111 |
| 2022 | $1,769,903 | $91,390 | $155,427 | $110,000 | 7 | $110,000 | $70,963 | $113,399 |
| 2021 | $1,833,940 | $200,287 | $180,368 | $140,000 | 7 | $140,000 | $183,419 | $124,369 |
| 2020 | $1,849,021 | $115,550 | $158,965 | $115,000 | 7 | — | $97,585 | $111,269 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Briscoe Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $118K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Briscoe Family Foundation Inc is led by Charles K Briscoe, Chairman on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles K Briscoe
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Lauren B Briscoe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Matt Dixon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Dana Briscoe Brown
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jan Briscoe (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $9K, to Charles K Briscoe (Chairman). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Briscoe Family Foundation Inc
How much does Briscoe Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Briscoe Family Foundation Inc gave $130K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Briscoe Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Briscoe Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $18,571, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Briscoe Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Briscoe Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, GA (3 grants) and Athens, GA (2 grants).
Does Briscoe Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Briscoe Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Fundraising Campaign - Operations" (7 grants).
Who are Briscoe Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Briscoe Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Athens Area Community Foundation-MB ($35,000), Athens Area Community Foundation-DB ($35,000) and Community Foundation of the Chattah ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Briscoe Family Foundation Inc?
Briscoe Family Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $130K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Briscoe Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Briscoe Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2359473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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