Private foundation · Lenoir City
The Brethen Foundation C/o David M Brethen
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $12,240 · 2 in Loudon County
- Typical grant
- $240 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Loudon County, Knox County · plus 10 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $50,134
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
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- David M BrethenDirector
- Colleen G BrethenDirector
As listed in its 2024 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 to support dog rescue and care
- Donation for academic achievement
Tennessee organizations it funded
Loudon County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Mountain Service Dogs | Loudon, Loudon County | Donation to support dog rescue and care | $2,000 |
| Smoky Mountain Service Dogs | Loudon, Loudon County | Donation to support dog rescue and care | $240 |
| The Univeristy of Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Donation for academic achievement | $10K |