McBrayer Family Foundation
McBrayer Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ridgeland, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $180K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $3K.
McBrayer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: McBrayer Family Foundation gave $25K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,571
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $180,305
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who McBrayer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arise Africa ($5K). Together the top 7 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How McBrayer Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 173% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $25K (2020) to $27K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arise Africa Fort Worth, TX | To support the mission of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society Pasadena, CA | To support the mission of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Baylor BSU Ministry Waco, TX | To support the mission of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country Kerrville, TX | To support the mission of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Blue River Horse Center DBA Summit Valley Horse Silverthorne, CO | To support the mission of the organization. | $3,000 |
| Kerrville Pets Alive Kerrville, TX | To support the mission of the organization. | $1,000 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | To support the mission of the organization. | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $180,305 | $30,412 | $27,853 | $25,000 | 7 | $25,000 | $2,559 | $14,481 |
| 2024 | $177,711 | $32,234 | $27,544 | $25,000 | 6 | $25,000 | $4,690 | $13,408 |
| 2023 | $173,982 | $30,556 | $28,864 | $26,550 | 12 | $26,550 | $3,242 | $11,351 |
| 2022 | $171,369 | $26,961 | $27,383 | $25,200 | 10 | $25,200 | $1,907 | $10,634 |
| 2021 | $171,781 | $28,996 | $27,597 | $25,600 | 10 | $25,600 | $1,621 | $10,801 |
| 2020 | $170,507 | $28,639 | $26,628 | $24,530 | 10 | — | $1,541 | $8,674 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McBrayer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McBrayer Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Belinda B Styres
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan Rogers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kate S Walker McBrayer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles Wills (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 McBrayer Family Foundation
How much does McBrayer Family Foundation give each year?
McBrayer Family Foundation gave $25K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 6 grants.
What is McBrayer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
McBrayer Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $3,571, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McBrayer Family Foundation give grants?
McBrayer Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (20%) and Colorado (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kerrville, TX (2 grants).
Does McBrayer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on McBrayer Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To support the mission of the organization." (7 grants).
Who are McBrayer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
McBrayer Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Arise Africa ($5,000), Pasadena Humane Society ($5,000) and Baylor BSU Ministry ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McBrayer Family Foundation?
McBrayer Family Foundation reported $180K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is McBrayer Family Foundation's EIN?
McBrayer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0815748. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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