The Mt Brilliant Family Foundation
The MT Brilliant Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lexington, Kentucky, established in 2007 in Texas and incorporated in Kentucky in 2009. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no paid staff, relying instead on a volunteer board of directors. The foundation manages substantial assets and distributes grants to organizations across multiple states and cities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
-12.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
-6.0% YoY
Grant Count
28
-3.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
-2.7% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation made 27-29 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2023), with grant amounts ranging from $1,000 to $400,000. The median grant size is approximately $10,000, with an average grant amount in the mid-range of this distribution.
Grant Range
is approximately $10,000, with an average grant amount in the mid-range of this distribution.
Average Grant
amount in the mid-range of this distribution.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple states and cities, including:
States: Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia
Cities: Beachwood, Boston, Brentwood, Columbus, Greenville, Houston, Lexington, Louisville, Middleburg, New York, Saratoga Springs, Sauk Centre, and Staten Island
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $2,626,617
- Total Revenues: $1,099,410
- Total Expenses: $1,549,682
- Total Liabilities: $3,630
Revenue Breakdown (2023):
- Investment income and dividends: $118,008
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $981,402
- Total grants and contributions: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,307,085 | $2,626,617 | $3,072,971 |
| Revenue | $1,153,063 | $1,099,410 | $691,100 |
| Expenses | $1,476,439 | $1,549,682 | $1,185,405 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,413,611 | $1,493,950 | $1,129,816 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,114,592 | $1,061,342 | $635,511 |
| Distributable Amount | $260,949 | $296,625 | $338,537 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by a volunteer board of directors with no compensation:
- Hutton Gregory Goodman – Chair, Director
- Rebecca Goodman – Treasurer, Director
- Gay Bredin – Secretary
- Hannah Jane Goodman – Director
- Harold G Goodman – Director
- Mary Jane Goodman Rosenstein – Director
- H Viterbo Goodman – Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HANNAH JANE GOODMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HAROLD G GOODMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HUTTON GREGORY GOODMAN | CHAIR, DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REBECCA GOODMAN | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY JANE GOODMAN ROSENSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| H VITERBO GOODMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GAY BREDIN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The MT Brilliant Family Foundation has served as the presenting sponsor of the Thoroughbred Charities of America's Stallion Season Auction for three consecutive years, with the 35th Annual Stallion Season Auction scheduled for January 8-12, 2025. This sponsorship reflects the foundation's commitment to supporting organizations that assist Thoroughbreds and those who care for them.
The foundation is also associated with Mt. Brilliant, a thoroughbred horse racing operation located at 3314 Huffman Mill Pike in Lexington, Kentucky, which focuses on raising racehorses and preserving Kentucky farmland.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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