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Also known as: ROBERT D MARKLEY TRUSTEE
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Brighton Foundation Trust is a private trust based in CASHIERS, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $186K. Total assets have decreased from $2.9M in 2011 to $2.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of health. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in North Carolina, New York and Indiana. According to available records, Brighton Foundation Trust has made 291 grants totaling $727K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has decreased from $206K in 2021 to $156K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $365K distributed across 144 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $35K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 95 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, Indiana, Florida, which account for 56% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$33K
Based on 72 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Brighton Foundation Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of health. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 291 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, IN, FL.
Brighton Foundation Trust has distributed a total of $727K across 291 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $35K.
Brighton Foundation Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Brighton Foundation Trust is headquartered in CASHIERS, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Markley | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert D Markley | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$158K
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
$4.4M
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$156K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$80K
Distribution Amount
$195K
Total Grants
291
Total Giving
$727K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
95
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishes And LoavesOPERATIONS | Cashiers, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| First Presbyterian Church -HighlandsOPERATIONS | Highlands, NC | $35K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of The PlateauOPERATIONS | Cashiers, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Oakstone AcademyOPERATIONS | Westerville, OH | $6K | 2023 |
| St Petersburg Free ClinicOPERATIONS | Indianapolis, IN | $5K | 2023 |
| Academy Prep FoundationOPERATIONS | St Petersburg, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Village Green CashiersOPERATIONS | Cashiers, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Great ExplorationsOPERATIONS | St Petersburg, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Brooke'S PlaceOPERATIONS | Indianapolis, IN | $5K | 2023 |
| Highlands Cashiers Hospital FoundOPERATIONS | Highlands, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Black Mountain Home For Children Youth & Families IncOPERATIONS | Black Mountain, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| Glenville-Cashiers Rescue SquadOPERATIONS | Cashiers, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| Zanmi FondwaBUILDING HOMES IN HAITI | Zionsville, IN | $3K | 2023 |
| Vision Cashiers IncOPERATIONS | Cashiers, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| North Carolina Association Of Free And Charitable Clinics IncBLUE RIDGE FREE DENTAL CLINIC IN CASHIERS, NC | Winston Salem, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| Blue Ridge School Educational FoundationOPERATIONS | Cashiers, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| Michigan State UniversityOPERATIONS | East Lansing, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Assistance League Of IndianapolisOPERATIONS | Indianapolis, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers-Big Sisters Of Western North Carolina IncOPERATIONS | Asheville, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Cashiers Historical SocietyOPERATIONS | Cashiers, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Cashiers Valley PreschoolOPERATIONS | Cashiers, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Cashiers-Highlands Humane SocietyOPERATIONS | Cashiers, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Community Care Clinic Of Highlands-CashiersOPERATIONS | Highlands, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Hampton Preschool And Early Learning CenterOPERATIONS | Cashiers, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Highlands Community Child Development CenterOPERATIONS | Highlands, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Highlands Performing Arts CenterOPERATIONS | Highlands, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Literacy Council Of Cashiers IncTO SUPPORT DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE LITERACY AND PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING | Cashiers, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Literacy Council Of Highlands IncTO SUPPORT DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE LITERACY AND PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING | Highlands, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| North Carolina Public TelevisionOPERATIONS | Research Triangle, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| The BascomOPERATIONS | Highlands, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Thumb Industries IncOPERATIONS | Bad Axe, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Vecinos Farmworker Health ProgramTO PROVIDE MEDICAL SERVICES, HEALTH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO FARMWORKERS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA | Cullowhee, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Northwestern UniversityOPERATIONS | Evanston, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| International Friendship CenterOPERATIONS | Highlands, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Pisgah Legal ServicesOPERATIONS | Asheville, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Memory MattersOPERATIONS | Hilton Head, SC | $1K | 2023 |
| Camp TecumsehOPERATIONS | Brookston, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Early Learning IndianaOPERATIONS | Indianapolis, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Save The ChildrenOPERATIONS | Fairfield, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Volunteers In Medicine ClinicOPERATIONS | Hilton Head Island, SC | $1K | 2023 |
| Highlands Community Theatre Inc (Dba Mountain Theatre Co)GENERAL OPERATIONS | Highlands, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Pulmonary Fibrosis FoundationOPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Dana Farber Cancer InstituteOPERATIONS | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Lincoln Center TheaterOPERATIONS | New York City, NY | $750 | 2023 |
| Roundabout Theater CoOPERATIONS | New York City, NY | $750 | 2023 |
| Manhattan Theater ClubOPERATIONS | New York City, NY | $750 | 2023 |
| Entertainment Community Fund (Fka The Actors Fund)OPERATIONS | New York City, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Atlantic TheaterOPERATIONS | New York City, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Resources Education Asst Counseling And Housing Of Macon County IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Franklin, NC | $500 | 2023 |
| Second StageOPERATIONS | New York City, NY | $500 | 2023 |