The Brereton Foundation
The Brereton Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $59K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $61K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Brereton Foundation at a glance
In short: The Brereton Foundation gave $61K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $61,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- Average grant
- $7,625
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Total assets
- $59,112
- -40.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (57% 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 The Brereton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Compassion Community Clinic ($10K). Together the top 8 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Brereton Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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
In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Compassion Community Clinic Reno, NV | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Life Church a Southern Baptist Congregation Reno, NV | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Luis Palau Association Portland, OR | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission Incorporated Reno, NV | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Contagious Disciple Making Greer, SC | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Men of Purpose Reno, NV | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Setpath Lake Oswego, OR | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Standing Stone Ministries Inc San Clemente, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 | $59,112 | $31,826 | $72,736 | $61,000 | 8 | $72,736 | $1,825 | $2,587 |
| 2024 | $100,022 | $100,022 | — | — | — | — | $22 | $177 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brereton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Brereton Foundation is led by Brandt E Brereton, President & Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brandt E Brereton
President & Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connor W Brereton
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jody L Brereton
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John C Brereton
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle R Brereton
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Brereton Foundation
How much does The Brereton Foundation give each year?
The Brereton Foundation gave $61K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Brereton Foundation's typical grant size?
The Brereton Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $9,500, and its average grant was $7,625, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Brereton Foundation give grants?
The Brereton Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (25%) and South Carolina (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (4 grants).
Does The Brereton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The Brereton Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Brereton Foundation's largest grantees?
The Brereton Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Compassion Community Clinic ($10,000), Life Church a Southern Baptist Congregation ($10,000) and Luis Palau Association ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Brereton Foundation?
The Brereton Foundation reported $59K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Brereton Foundation's EIN?
The Brereton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1454105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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