The Breese Family Foundation
The Breese Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Owasso, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $128K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $325. Net investment income was $12K.
The Breese Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Breese Family Foundation gave $325 across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $162.5), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $325
- +62.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $163
- +62.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $163
- Total assets
- $127,561
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Breese Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gideons International ($225). Together the top 2 received $325.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Breese Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 95% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200 (2023) to $6K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $325.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gideons International Nashville, TN | Donation | $225 |
| The Mission Center Owasso, OK | Donation | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $127,561 | $12,535 | $11,842 | $325 | 2 | $11,200 | $11,962 |
| 2023 | $126,868 | $2,618 | $10,217 | $200 | 2 | $9,652 | $3,149 |
| 2022 | $134,467 | $3,575 | $13,095 | $1,500 | 3 | $12,377 | $3,002 |
| 2021 | $143,987 | $9,119 | $16,367 | $6,000 | 5 | $15,737 | $8,606 |
| 2020 | $151,235 | $7,017 | $12,472 | $4,100 | 7 | — | $6,604 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Breese Family Foundation is led by James D. Breese, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James D. Breese
President & Director
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Cathy M. Breese
Secretary
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Melanie D. Smith
Associate Di
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Kelly L. Clark
Associate Di
On filings since 2021
$2K (2021) → $1K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kelly L. Breese (2020) — Associate Di
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to James L Breese (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Breese Family Foundation
How much does The Breese Family Foundation give each year?
The Breese Family Foundation gave $325 across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $200 across 2 grants.
How large is The Breese Family Foundation?
The Breese Family Foundation reported $128K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $13K.
Where does The Breese Family Foundation operate?
The Breese Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas.
What is The Breese Family Foundation's EIN?
The Breese Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3913583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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