James R and Bronnie L Braswell Trust

WAXHAW, NC EIN: 73-6339730

The James R and Bronnie L Braswell Trust is a private foundation based in Waxhaw, North Carolina. Established in 2001, it operates as an independent foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$28.4M

-0.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.2M

+19.5% YoY

Grant Count

+17.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$53K

+2.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James R and Bronnie L Braswell Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The trust provides giving primarily for:

Education
Health organizations
Social services
United Methodist and other Protestant and Christian churches and organizations

Grantmaking

How to Apply

** No specific application procedures are documented in available sources.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida

Grant Distribution by State

North Carolina $8.9M (97%)

Florida $160K (2%)

South Carolina $146K (2%)

States

Florida North Carolina South Carolina

Cities

AlbemarleBooneCharlotteClemmonsConcordFayettevilleHuntersvilleIndian TrailLancasterMarshvilleMisenheimerMonroeMorvenOrlandoPolktonRockinghamRutherfordStanfieldWadesboroWingate

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $28,440,793
Total Annual Giving: $2,171,818
EIN: 73-6339730

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$28,440,793	$28,701,348	$29,830,738
Revenue	$1,960,413	$785,800	$518,174
Expenses	$2,427,023	$2,050,951	$2,063,348
Qualifying Distributions	$2,201,136	$1,843,066	$1,804,775
Net Investment Income	$1,702,450	$530,196	$257,324
Distributable Amount	$1,750,176	$1,648,163	$1,742,814

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

179 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wingate University ($410,658), Spcc Foundation Inc ($249,975), Union-anson County Habitat for Humanity ($150,737).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AGAPE CHRISTIAN COUNSELING MONROE, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS-UNION COUNTY CHAPTER MONROE, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$45,000
ANSON ATHLETIC YOUTH ASSOCIATION POLKTON, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
ANSON COUNTY HOMES OF HOPE WADESBORO, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$50,000
ANSON CRISIS MINISTRY WADESBORO, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
ANSON S HISTORICAL SOCIETY WADESBORO, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
ATRIUM HEALTH FOUNDATION CHARLOTTE, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$15,570
CENTER GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH RUTHERFORD, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
CENTRAL NC COUNCIL - BSA ALBEMARLE, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
COMMON HEART INDIAN TRAIL, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$30,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

George C. Bower Jr. serves as trustee of the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
GEORGE L BOWER JR	TRUSTEE	2	$19,185

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has supported educational initiatives, including a grant to Pfeiffer University for equipment in the health and exercise science program. The trust has also contributed to community health initiatives, including support for emergency medical training programs in Union County.

Braswell Grant Provides Gold-Standard Equipment for HES | Pfeiffer University

Contact Information

Address: 1223 Restoration Drive, Waxhaw, NC 28173-0081

Telephone: 704-695-6357

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does James R and Bronnie L Braswell Trust fund?

The trust provides giving primarily for: • Education • Health organizations • Social services • United Methodist and other Protestant and Christian churches and organizations

How do I apply for a grant from James R and Bronnie L Braswell Trust?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $3,000 to $410,658. **Annual Giving:** The foundation distributed $2,171,818 in grants based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024). **Application Process:** No specific application procedures are documented in available sources.

Where does James R and Bronnie L Braswell Trust make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • North Carolina • South Carolina • Florida

What size grants does James R and Bronnie L Braswell Trust award?

In 2024, James R and Bronnie L Braswell Trust awarded 41 grants totaling $2.2M — an average of about $53K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is James R and Bronnie L Braswell Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, James R and Bronnie L Braswell Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.8M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is James R and Bronnie L Braswell Trust's EIN?

James R and Bronnie L Braswell Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-6339730. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.