Private foundation · Lenoir City
The Robert H Brethen Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $165K
- Typical grant
- $10K to $25K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $12K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Loudon County, Knox County, Davidson County · plus 4 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 40% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2023 were new (not funded in 2022): 2 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $240K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $240K | $165K | 6 |
| 2022 | $626K | $151K | 8 |
How to apply
- Contact
- David m brethen · Lenoir City · 9372876906 · dmbrethen@celstargroup.com
- What to send
- There is no particular form or format required. Any application should provide sufficient information to enable the trustee to ascertain the need for and the proposed use of the funds sought and to determine that the restrictions in 2d will not be violated.
- Deadlines
- There are no submission deadlines
- Limits
- Awards are available (1) to or for the use of the united states, any state, territory, any political subdivision thereof, or the district of Columbia, for exclusively public purposes or (2) to or for the use of any corporation, trust, community chest, fund or foundation organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literacy, or educational purposes, (3) at least 65% of funds distributed shall be for use within the greater Dayton ohio area.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- David M BrethenSecy/trustee
- Karen B JohnsTrustee
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Donation for recreation programs
- Donation to support healthcare programs
- Donations for underprivileged children
- Donation to support wildlife programs
- Donation to support lenoir city community
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Sanders Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Donation to support healthcare programs | $100K |
| The Brethen Foundation | Lenoir City, Loudon County | Donation to support Lenoir City community | $25K |
| Lenoir City | Lenoir City, Loudon County | Donation for recreation programs | $15K |
| Lenoir City | Lenoir City, Loudon County | Donation for recreation programs | $10K |
| Tennessee Wildlife Federation Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation to support wildlife programs | $10K |
| Toys for Tots | Knoxville, Knox County | Donations for underprivileged children | $5,000 |