The Broadfield Foundation
The Broadfield Foundation is a private foundation based in Sea Island, Georgia. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation has terminated or is winding down; it therefore appears to have stopped grantmaking.
The Broadfield Foundation at a glance
In short: The Broadfield Foundation gave $130K across 16 grants in 2021 (avg $8K), mostly in Georgia. 44% of 2021 grantees were new. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $129,623
- +58.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 16
- -11.1% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $8,101
- +77.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,700
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2021; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (77% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Broadfield Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Because its 2021 filing is marked as a final return, this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 31490, Sea Island, GA 31561
Phone: (912) 638-3611
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Broadfield Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Wesley United Methodist Church ($33K). Together the top 10 received $122K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 53 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 23% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Broadfield Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2021
In 2021, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 56% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2018 to 2021 (−20%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2021). 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 2018 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2020) to $162K (2018). In 2021 it made 16 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wesley United Methodist Church St Simons Island, GA | General Support | $32,600 |
| Georgia Historical Society Savannah, GA | General Support | $31,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable - Donor Advised Fund Cincinatti, OH | General Support | $30,403 |
| The Gathering Place Brunswick, GA | General Support | $7,400 |
| Hand in Hand of Glynn Inc Brunswick, GA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Unversity of Georgia Foundation Athens, GA | General Support | $5,000 |
| New Hope Methodist Church Brunswick, GA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Pinckney United Methodist Church Folkston, GA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Faithworks Brunswick, GA | General Support | $2,400 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Georgia Brunswick, GA | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $10,502 | $144,165 | $129,623 | 16 | $129,623 | — | $3,342 |
| 2020 | $133,663 | $9,910 | $87,601 | $82,050 | 18 | — | $4,364 | $8,579 |
| 2018 | $293,174 | $29,021 | $167,458 | $161,605 | 19 | — | $23,168 | $17,383 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Broadfield Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation did not state a mission in the available information. Its 2021 grants included organizations whose stated missions cover several kinds of work. For example, the Georgia Historical Society describes its role as collecting, examining, and teaching Georgia history; Hand in Hand of Glynn says its mission is to end chronic homelessness in Glynn County; and Golden Isles Youth Orchestra says it helps young people pursue excellence through classical music. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2021, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $129,623. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $32,600, with a median of $2,700. The largest listed grants included $32,600 to Wesley United Methodist Church, $31,000 to the Georgia Historical Society, and $30,403 to Fidelity Charitable - Donor Advised Fund. Other notable grants included $7,400 to The Gathering Place, $5,000 to Hand in Hand of Glynn, and $2,000 to Golden Isles Youth Orchestra. The listed purposes were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Alfred W Jones III as trustee, and Sarah Hopper Jones and Davis Love III on the distribution committee.
The Broadfield Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Alfred W. Jones III
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Davis Love III
Distribution Committee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Hopper Jones
Distribution Committee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2021. "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 Broadfield Foundation
How much does The Broadfield Foundation give each year?
The Broadfield Foundation gave $130K across 16 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $82K across 18 grants.
What is The Broadfield Foundation's typical grant size?
The Broadfield Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $2,700, and its average grant was $8,101, across 16 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Broadfield Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Broadfield Foundation give grants?
The Broadfield Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brunswick, GA (8 grants) and St Simons Island, GA (3 grants).
Does The Broadfield Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Broadfield Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Broadfield Foundation's largest grantees?
The Broadfield Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Wesley United Methodist Church ($32,600), Georgia Historical Society ($31,000) and Fidelity Charitable - Donor Advised Fund ($30,403), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does The Broadfield Foundation fund?
The foundation did not state a mission in the available information. Its 2021 grants included organizations whose stated missions cover several kinds of work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Broadfield Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Broadfield Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Broadfield Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Broadfield Foundation's EIN?
The Broadfield Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6462442. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2021.
Does The Broadfield Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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