The Britton Foundation
The Britton Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $43K. Net investment income was $67K.
The Britton Foundation at a glance
In short: The Britton Foundation gave $43K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,000
- +138.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,375
- +109.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,552,222
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (77% 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 Britton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Episcopal Church of the Incarnation ($10K). Together the top 8 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (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 Britton Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 47% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2024) to $105K (2020). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Church of the Incarnation New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Performing Arts Center Highlands, NC | Unrestricted General | $7,000 |
| Highlands Biological Foundation Highlands, NC | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Highlands, NC | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| The Bascom Corporation Highlands, NC | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| International Friendship Center Highlands, NC | For Highlands Food Pantry | $5,000 |
| St Peter's Episcopal Church Endowment Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Hudson Library Highlands, NC | Unrestricted General | $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 | $1,552,222 | $80,946 | $66,440 | $43,000 | 8 | $52,113 | $67,213 | $110,361 |
| 2024 | $1,537,859 | $88,697 | $39,354 | $18,000 | 7 | $26,542 | $75,885 | $103,064 |
| 2023 | $1,490,280 | $92,262 | $46,998 | $24,000 | 9 | $31,852 | $80,483 | $93,221 |
| 2022 | $1,445,119 | $201,999 | $73,547 | $51,500 | 12 | $59,572 | $189,564 | $92,711 |
| 2021 | $1,316,371 | $150,166 | $79,670 | $55,000 | 14 | $63,585 | $136,808 | $114,490 |
| 2020 | $1,234,498 | $150,660 | $123,654 | $105,000 | 26 | — | $139,374 | $88,022 |
| 2019 | $1,207,888 | $49,202 | $107,554 | $88,000 | 23 | — | $38,622 | $85,781 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Britton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Britton Foundation is led by Arthur M. Britton, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arthur M. Britton
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leighton Britton Fogan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bank Of America
Agent for Fiduciary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$16K (2019) → $22K (2025)
Cathryn C. Britton
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $22K, to Bank of America (Agent for Fiduciary).
Frequently asked questions about The Britton Foundation
How much does The Britton Foundation give each year?
The Britton Foundation gave $43K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 7 grants.
What is The Britton Foundation's typical grant size?
The Britton Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,375, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Britton Foundation give grants?
The Britton Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Highlands, NC (6 grants).
Does The Britton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of The Britton Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Britton Foundation's largest grantees?
The Britton Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Episcopal Church of the Incarnation ($10,000), Performing Arts Center ($7,000) and Highlands Biological Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Britton Foundation?
The Britton Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $110K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Britton Foundation's EIN?
The Britton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2024189. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
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