The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc
The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Savannah, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including journalism, humanitarian and disaster relief, education, the arts, civil rights, and national security.
The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $26K across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $470), top state Texas. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,850
- +17.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- +14.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $470
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $398,999
- +2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (19 of 55, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (14% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 432 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401-5081
Phone: (530) 249-3110
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marco Polo ($2K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 213 grants of 213 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares by recipient state were Texas (14%), the District of Columbia (13%), Georgia (12%), Illinois (11%), and Arizona (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 19 of 55 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $429; repeat grants $492. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $350 repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 133% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2020) to $26K (2025). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marco Polo Bloomington, IL | Support Investigative Journalism | $2,000 |
| Mercury One Irving, TX | Humanitarian Aide and Disaster Relief | $2,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
| Friends of Cathedral Music Savannah, GA | Support Music Arts | $1,000 |
| Liberty Memes Fdn Casper, WY | Support Freedom of Expression | $1,000 |
| America First Legal Fdn Washington, DC | Civil Rights Protection | $500 |
| Appalachian United Initiative Erwin, TN | Disaster Relief | $500 |
| Brownstone Institute Austin, TX | Health and General Education | $500 |
| Capital Research Center Washington, DC | Civic Education | $500 |
| Center for Independent Thought Levittown, NY | Civic Education | $500 |
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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 | $398,999 | $22,960 | $30,274 | $25,850 | 55 | $25,850 | $18,536 | $19,496 |
| 2024 | $390,285 | — | $22,746 | $21,930 | 48 | $21,930 | — | — |
| 2023 | $413,031 | — | $23,028 | $22,278 | 34 | $22,278 | — | — |
| 2022 | $436,059 | — | $22,925 | $22,145 | 32 | $22,145 | — | — |
| 2021 | $458,984 | $200,000 | $21,013 | $20,150 | 44 | $20,150 | — | — |
| 2020 | $279,997 | $300,000 | $20,003 | $19,000 | 34 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Mercury One describes its work as humanitarian aid and education, including assisting veterans and people in crisis. Appalachian United Initiative says it aims to improve quality of life in the Appalachian area through community rebuilding and support. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as an evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine.
Other 2025 recipients describe work in civic and government matters: Judicial Watch says it promotes government integrity, transparency, and accountability through advocacy, litigation, and monitoring; Leadership Institute says it educates people for participation in government, politics, and media; and True the Vote says it works to protect the rights of legitimate voters. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $25,850. Grants ranged from $200 to $2,000, with a median of $400. In 2024, it reported 48 grants totaling $21,930; in 2023, it reported 34 grants totaling $22,278.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $2,000 each to Marco Polo for investigative journalism, Mercury One for humanitarian aid and disaster relief, and an individual recipient for First Amendment education for students. Friends of Cathedral Music received $1,000 for music arts, and Liberty Memes FDN received $1,000 for freedom of expression. Other listed grants included $500 to America First Legal FDN for civil rights protection, $500 to Appalachian United Initiative for disaster relief, and $500 to Center for Security Policy for national security.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathleen Brenneman as president, Lindsey Schlegel as vice-president, Stephen Brenneman as “SECTREASURER,” and Marcus Brenneman as director.
The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Kathleen Brenneman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathleen Brenneman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Brenneman
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Schlegel
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Brenneman
Sectreasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
Secretary & Treasurer → Sectreasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $26K across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 48 grants.
What is The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $400, and its average grant was $470, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $429 on average.
Where does The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is Texas, with 14% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (13%) and Georgia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (9 grants), Savannah, GA (7 grants), Allenwood, NJ (2 grants) and Milford, NH (2 grants).
Does The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Journalistic Integrity" (5 grants) and "Disadvantaged Youth" (3 grants).
Who are The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Marco Polo ($2,000), Mercury One ($2,000) and Friends of Cathedral Music ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported $399K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Mercury One describes its work as humanitarian aid and education, including assisting veterans and people in crisis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0577523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 25, 2026)
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