The Virginia & Charles Brewer
The Virginia & Charles Brewer is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports $308,748 in grants to 23 organizations, with listed recipients including educational, arts, health, historical-preservation, and community organizations.
The Virginia & Charles Brewer at a glance
In short: The Virginia & Charles Brewer gave $309K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Georgia. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $308,748
- -7.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -20.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,424
- +16.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,450,466
- -5.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (8 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (57% 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 Virginia & Charles Brewer
- 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: 229 The Prado, Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: (404) 879-2231
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Virginia & Charles Brewer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Presbyterian College ($100K). Together the top 10 received $270K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 124 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 32% to recipients in South Carolina. The remaining shares went to Mississippi (5%), Michigan (5%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Virginia & Charles Brewer open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 23 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $214K (2021) to $341K (2020). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $309K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian College Clinton, SC | General Support | $100,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General Support | $60,300 |
| Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential Atlanta, GA | General Support | $25,348 |
| Atlanta Ballet Atlanta, GA | General Support | $20,000 |
| International Mountain Bicycling Association Iron Mountain, MI | General Support | $15,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General Support | $12,000 |
| Pilgrimage Historical Association Natchez, MS | General Support | $11,000 |
| Historic District Development Corporation Atlanta, GA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Park Conservancy Atlanta, GA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Skyland Trail Atlanta, GA | General Support | $6,600 |
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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 | $2,450,466 | $217,660 | $347,679 | $308,748 | 23 | $308,748 | $173,539 | $202,440 |
| 2024 | $2,580,485 | $47,368 | $364,212 | $334,733 | 29 | $334,733 | $62,194 | $186,718 |
| 2023 | $2,897,329 | $-30,814 | $342,590 | $312,367 | 22 | $312,412 | $72,161 | $178,229 |
| 2022 | $3,270,733 | $444,652 | $287,505 | $256,616 | 23 | $258,116 | $415,039 | $199,233 |
| 2021 | $3,113,586 | $111,799 | $253,430 | $214,452 | 27 | — | $84,171 | $192,536 |
| 2020 | $3,255,217 | $382,277 | $376,886 | $341,125 | 55 | — | $356,305 | $185,495 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Virginia & Charles Brewer reported a distributable amount of $202K 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 show support for organizations in areas including education, arts and culture, health, history, parks, and community services. For example, Presbyterian College describes its purpose as developing students’ capacities within a Christian-faith framework; Atlanta Ballet says it enriches audiences, educates students, and engages the community; and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta states its mission is “to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow.” These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $308,748. Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. The listed purposes were general support.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $100,000 to Presbyterian College, $60,300 to First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, $25,348 to Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential, $20,000 to Atlanta Ballet, and $15,000 to International Mountain Bicycling Association. Other recipients included Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta ($12,000), Pilgrimage Historical Association ($11,000), Historic District Development Corporation ($10,000), and Piedmont Park Conservancy ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles M. Brewer as trustee and Virginia F. Brewer on the distribution committee.
The Virginia & Charles Brewer's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles M. Brewer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia F. Brewer
Distribution Committee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Virginia & Charles Brewer
How much does The Virginia & Charles Brewer give each year?
The Virginia & Charles Brewer gave $309K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $335K across 29 grants.
What is The Virginia & Charles Brewer's typical grant size?
The Virginia & Charles Brewer's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,424, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Virginia & Charles Brewer that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Virginia & Charles Brewer give grants?
The Virginia & Charles Brewer gives mostly in Georgia: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (32%) and Mississippi (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (15 grants) and Natchez, MS (4 grants).
Does The Virginia & Charles Brewer give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Virginia & Charles Brewer's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Virginia & Charles Brewer's largest grantees?
The Virginia & Charles Brewer's largest 2025 grantees include Presbyterian College ($100,000), First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta ($60,300) and Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential ($25,348), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Virginia & Charles Brewer?
The Virginia & Charles Brewer reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $309K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $202K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Virginia & Charles Brewer fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in areas including education, arts and culture, health, history, parks, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Virginia & Charles Brewer?
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 Virginia & Charles Brewer's EIN?
The Virginia & Charles Brewer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6396904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Virginia & Charles Brewer 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Virginia & Charles Brewer funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-virginia-and-charles-brewer-morg_2b4de21b84b34f2c874cddfa7b8348c5
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