Driven Brands Charitable Foundation
The foundation is organized for charitable purposes, including, but not limited to assisting in raising money and awareness for issues impacting educational access for children and the health and well being of veterans, other adults, and the communities in which they live, including without limitation, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organziations under section 501(c)(3) and 170(c)(2) of the internal revenue code of 1986 (the "code") (of the corresponding provisions of any future united states internal revenue code). The foundation may lawfully be carried on by a corporation formed under the laws of North Carolina and which are not inconsistent with the foundation's qualification as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the code.
Driven Brands Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Driven Brands Charitable Foundation gave $985K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $985,381
- -55.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -40.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,793
- -24.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,897
- Total assets
- $331,948
- -29.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Driven Brands Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Folds of Honor ($246K). Together the top 10 received $724K.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 172 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Driven Brands Charitable Foundation gives
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $529K (2022) to $2.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $985K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Folds of Honor Plano, TX | Charitable Assistance | $245,673 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda, MD | Charitable Assistance | $102,906 |
| Children's Hospital - New Orleans New Orleans, LA | Charitable Assistance | $77,579 |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX | Charitable Assistance | $62,289 |
| Children's Miracle Network at Shands Gainesville, FL | Charitable Assistance | $56,746 |
| Christus Childrens Foundation San Antonio, TX | Charitable Assistance | $43,997 |
| Operation Homefront San Antonio, TX | Charitable Assistance | $37,128 |
| UMC Children's Hospital Lubbock, TX | Charitable Assistance | $35,695 |
| Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital St Petersburg, FL | Charitable Assistance | $31,223 |
| Childrens Hospital Wisconsin Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Charitable Assistance | $30,952 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $331,948 | $1,318,257 | $1,424,451 | $985,381 | 32 | $7 |
| 2023 | $470,875 | $2,003,649 | $2,575,820 | $2,210,670 | 54 | — |
| 2022 | $1,043,046 | $1,721,207 | $1,018,361 | $528,816 | 6 | — |
| 2021 | $405,466 | $1,435,404 | $1,532,709 | $1,111,113 | 41 | — |
| 2020 | $143,333 | $1,124,754 | $1,286,565 | $1,160,758 | 39 | — |
About Driven Brands Charitable Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Driven Brands Charitable Foundation is a public charity, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $332K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 32 grants totaling $985K. Net investment income was $7.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Driven Brands Charitable Foundation is led by Jonathan Fitzpatrick, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan Fitzpatrick
President
CEO & President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Vincent
Secretary
Cpo & Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Ferrera
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Conrad
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Tiffany Mason (2020–2023) — Treasurer -
- Former: Noah Pollack (2020) — Cpo & Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Driven Brands Charitable Foundation
How much does Driven Brands Charitable Foundation give each year?
Driven Brands Charitable Foundation gave $985K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 54 grants.
What is Driven Brands Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Driven Brands Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,897, and its average grant was $30,793, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Driven Brands Charitable Foundation give grants?
Driven Brands Charitable Foundation's top state is Texas, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (13%) and Maryland (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (2 grants) and Charleston, SC (2 grants).
Does Driven Brands Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Driven Brands Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Assistance" (32 grants).
Who are Driven Brands Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Driven Brands Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Folds of Honor ($245,673), Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($102,906) and Children's Hospital - New Orleans ($77,579), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Driven Brands Charitable Foundation?
Driven Brands Charitable Foundation reported $332K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Driven Brands Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Driven Brands Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1439039. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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