FBT for a Brighter Tomorrow Charitable Fund Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Bowling Green, KY EIN: 83-0672445

The nonprofit corporation's mission is to enhance the future of the local community by providing an avenue for community members and businesses to contribute to charities through a donor advised fund.

Key facts about FBT for a Brighter Tomorrow Charitable Fund Inc

In short: FBT for a Brighter Tomorrow Charitable Fund Inc gave $110K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $55K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
83-0672445
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$110,000
Grants made (2025)
2
Average grant
$55,000
Median grant
$55,000
Total assets
$6,297,558
Primary geography
Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$6.3M

+149.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$110K

+107.4% YoY

Grant Count

2

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$55K

+107.4% YoY

About FBT for a Brighter Tomorrow Charitable Fund Inc

Based on IRS filings

FBT for a Brighter Tomorrow Charitable Fund Inc is a public charity, based in Bowling Green, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $117K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

FranklinBowling GreenOrlando

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K0 grants2018 0 grants2019 0 grants2020 1 grant2021 2 grants2023 2 grants2024 2 grants2025

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $110K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $110K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

Franklin First United Methodist Chu: $10KFranklin First UnitedMethodist Chu$10K

The largest 2025 recipient was Franklin First United Methodist Chu ($10K).

Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($100,000), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

7 grants across all recorded years

6<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
1 grant to individuals Recipients not named —$100,000
Franklin First United Methodist Chu Franklin, KYFinancial Assistance$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2018 2019 2020 2021 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$6,297,558$2,529,556$1,306,736
Revenue$3,879,879$1,301,258$105,248
Expenses$153,344$78,436$91,739
Net Investment Income$117,250$69,030$61,948

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS March 12, 2021)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 12, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 5, 2025)
  4. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

FBT for a Brighter Tomorrow Charitable Fund Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Alex Downing

    Director

    On filings since 2018

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gary Broady

    Director

    On filings since 2018

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Guy Waggoner II

    Director

    On filings since 2018

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 FBT for a Brighter Tomorrow Charitable Fund Inc

How much does FBT for a Brighter Tomorrow Charitable Fund Inc give each year?

FBT for a Brighter Tomorrow Charitable Fund Inc gave $110K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $53K across 2 grants.

How large is FBT for a Brighter Tomorrow Charitable Fund Inc?

FBT for a Brighter Tomorrow Charitable Fund Inc reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.

Where does FBT for a Brighter Tomorrow Charitable Fund Inc operate?

FBT for a Brighter Tomorrow Charitable Fund Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Kentucky.

What is FBT for a Brighter Tomorrow Charitable Fund Inc's EIN?

FBT for a Brighter Tomorrow Charitable Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0672445. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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