Brit Foundation
The foundation was organized and is to be operated exclusively for the benefit of the botanical research institute of Texas. The foundation holds and maintains the long-term investments on behalf of the botanical research institute of Texas.
Brit Foundation at a glance
In short: Brit Foundation gave $3.1M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3.1M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,116,506
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,116,506
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,116,506
- Total assets
- $84,998,028
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Brit Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Botanical Research Institute ($3.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Brit Foundation gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2022) to $3.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical Research Institute Fort Worth, TX | Support | $3,116,506 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,998,028 | $498,141 | $3,138,401 | $3,116,506 | 1 | $473,116 |
| 2024 | $76,559,962 | $381,285 | $2,805,936 | $2,777,256 | 1 | $165,719 |
| 2023 | $71,409,854 | $146,017 | $2,863,179 | $2,828,919 | 1 | $111,017 |
| 2022 | $65,331,909 | $54,640 | $2,495,547 | $2,475,775 | 1 | $6,406 |
| 2021 | $76,870,133 | $530,717 | $2,888,941 | $2,852,985 | 1 | $248,467 |
| 2020 | $69,164,126 | $2,715,291 | $2,611,665 | $2,566,817 | 1 | $868,631 |
About Brit Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Brit Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Fort Worth, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $85.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.1M. Net investment income was $473K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brit Foundation is led by Charles Denison, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles Denison
President
Member & Board of Directors → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward P. Bass
Member
Member & Board of Directors → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Day
Secretary
Member & Board of Directors → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keri Barfield
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Rodriguez
Assis Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Assis Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Bigbee
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Grimmer
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bond Malone
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Rebecca Grimmer (2022–2024) — Member & Board of Directors
- Former: Robert Bond Malone (2022–2024) — Member & Board of Directors
- Former: Alfred J. Lockwood (2020–2023) — Member & Board of Directors
- Former: Jane Schoomaker (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Mary M. Matranga (2020–2021) — Member & Board of Directors
- Former: Brad Bourland (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Brit Foundation
How much does Brit Foundation give each year?
Brit Foundation gave $3.1M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.8M across 1 grant.
How large is Brit Foundation?
Brit Foundation reported $85.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $498K.
What is Brit Foundation?
Brit Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Fort Worth, TX. It holds $85.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Brit Foundation operate?
Brit Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Brit Foundation's EIN?
Brit Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3290786. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 18, 2026)
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