The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc
The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc is a private foundation based in Lake Mary, Florida. It supports charitable organizations through grants, including organizations providing general support, assistance to people experiencing homelessness or low income, and services for children with critical illnesses.
The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc at a glance
In short: The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc gave $231K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Florida. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $231,000
- +54.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,100
- +54.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,799,253
- +29.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% 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 Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 305 Berwick Court, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Phone: (407) 234-3271
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Markham Woods Pres Church ($120K). Together the top 10 received $231K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 42 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 2% went to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 133% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2019) to $231K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $231K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Markham Woods Pres Church Lake Mary, FL | General Support | $120,000 |
| The Sharing Center Longwood, FL | Low Income / Homeless Assistance | $50,000 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs Palmetto, FL | Create Partnership Between Visually | $25,000 |
| Rescue Outreach Mission Sanford, FL | Homeless Assistance | $10,000 |
| Fisherhouse Foundation Rockville, MD | Military Families Housing During HOS | $5,000 |
| Give Kids the World Kissimmee, FL | Recreation for Children with Illness | $5,000 |
| Namigo Orlando, FL | Mental Illness Programs | $5,000 |
| Restoration Church of Sanford Sanford, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Picnic Project Sanford, FL | Food Assistance | $5,000 |
| Z883 Radio Altamonte Springs, FL | General Support | $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 | $4,799,253 | $1,340,986 | $237,395 | $231,000 | 10 | $231,000 | $137,475 | $228,980 |
| 2024 | $3,695,662 | $1,150,644 | $155,465 | $150,000 | 10 | $150,000 | $98,026 | $163,630 |
| 2023 | $2,700,483 | $583,888 | $105,049 | $103,000 | 8 | $103,000 | $81,900 | $115,328 |
| 2022 | $2,221,644 | $468,075 | $100,651 | $99,000 | 6 | $99,000 | $66,486 | $97,862 |
| 2021 | $1,854,220 | $360,684 | $100,908 | $100,200 | 8 | $100,200 | $50,270 | $94,922 |
| 2020 | $1,594,444 | $229,780 | $82,491 | $80,125 | 5 | — | $26,172 | $73,891 |
| 2019 | $1,447,155 | $351,637 | $66,085 | $65,450 | 5 | — | $51,002 | $61,795 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc reported a distributable amount of $229K 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 included support for a church, organizations assisting people experiencing homelessness or food insecurity, and organizations serving people with visual impairments, mental illness, or critical illnesses.
Southeastern Guide Dogs, which received $25,000 in 2025, says its mission is to “transform lives by creating and nurturing extraordinary partnerships between people and dogs.” Give Kids the World, which received $5,000, says it ignites hope for children with critical illnesses and their families by fulfilling wishes through its experience.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $231,000 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $120,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Its largest 2025 grants included $120,000 to Markham Woods Pres Church for general support, $50,000 to The Sharing Center for low-income and homeless assistance, $25,000 to Southeastern Guide Dogs, and $10,000 to Rescue Outreach Mission for homeless assistance. It also gave $5,000 each to Fisher House Foundation, Give Kids the World, NAMIGO, Restoration Church of Sanford, and The Picnic Project, and $1,000 to Z883 Radio.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these directors: Karen E Bras, Alexander J Bras, Andrew M Bras, Karlin Bras, Tara Bras, and Ida Konow.
The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alexander J. Bras
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Andrew M. Bras
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ida Konow
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Karen E. Bras
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Karlin Bras
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tara Bras
Director
On filings since 2019
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc
How much does The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc give each year?
The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc gave $231K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 10 grants.
What is The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc's typical grant size?
The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $23,100, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc give grants?
The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc gives mostly in Florida: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sanford, FL (3 grants).
Does The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc's largest grantees?
The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Markham Woods Pres Church ($120,000), The Sharing Center ($50,000) and Southeastern Guide Dogs ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc?
The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $231K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $229K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a church, organizations assisting people experiencing homelessness or food insecurity, and organizations serving people with visual impairments, mental illness, or critical illnesses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc?
The foundation states that it makes 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 ↑
What is The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc's EIN?
The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2206189. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Maxwell Thomas Bras FNTDN 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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