Howard & Carole Brent Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Greenviile, MS EIN: 31-6675703

Howard & Carole Brent Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Greenviile, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $48K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $1K.

Key facts about Howard & Carole Brent Foundation

EIN: 31-6675703
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $5,200
Grants made (2024): 6
Average grant: $867
Median grant: $575
Total assets: $47,673
Primary geography: Mississippi (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Howard & Carole Brent Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Howard & Carole Brent Foundation's 6 itemized 2024 grants were Mississippi (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, MS (6 grants). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How Howard & Carole Brent Foundation gives

Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 133% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$48K

-8.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$5K

-51.6% YoY

Grant Count

-53.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$866.667

+4.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Howard & Carole Brent Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Howard & Carole Brent Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Mississippi $5K (100%)

Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia Kentucky Maryland Mississippi New York Tennessee

Cities

GreenvilleGulfportLelandMemphisOxfordBaltimoreClevelandNew YorkPaducahWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$47,673	$51,870	$50,873
Revenue	$1,897	$11,897	$1,253
Expenses	$6,094	$10,900	$6,309
Qualifying Distributions	$5,200	$10,750	$4,230
Net Investment Income	$1,003	$1,747	—
Distributable Amount	$3,918	$3,577	$3,623

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

37 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Trinity Methodist Church ($2,450), Camp Looking Glass ($1,000), Junior Auxiliary of Greenville ($650).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH Greenville, MS	CHURCH PROGRAMS	$2,450
CAMP LOOKING GLASS Greenville, MS	CAMP FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS	$1,000
JUNIOR AUXILIARY OF GREENVILLE Greenville, MS	CHILDRENS SERVICES	$650
MACE BLUES FEST Greenville, MS	MUSIC FESTIVAL	$500
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Greenville, MS	CHURCH PROGRAMS	$300
JESSE BRENT MERRICK JON ES MEMORIAL Greenville, MS	GRANTS TO 501(C)(3)S	$300

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Jessica Brent	Director	—	—
Lincoln Brent	Director	—	—
Eden Brent	Director	—	—
Bronwynne Brent	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howard & Carole Brent Foundation?

Howard & Carole Brent Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Greenviile, MS. It holds $48K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Howard & Carole Brent Foundation?

As of 2024, Howard & Carole Brent Foundation holds $48K in total assets with $2K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $5K in 2024.

Where does Howard & Carole Brent Foundation operate?

Howard & Carole Brent Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, Tennessee.

What size grants does Howard & Carole Brent Foundation award?

In 2024, Howard & Carole Brent Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $5K — an average of about $866.667 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Howard & Carole Brent Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Howard & Carole Brent Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Howard & Carole Brent Foundation's EIN?

Howard & Carole Brent Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6675703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.