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Brinkley Foundation is a private trust based in MEMPHIS, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1968. The principal officer is National Bank Of Commerce Trust Div. It holds total assets of $3.5M. Annual income is reported at $370K. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tennessee and Arkansas. According to available records, Brinkley Foundation has made 165 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $228K and $420K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $420K distributed across 64 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $31K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 46 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Tennessee and Mississippi and Arkansas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 32 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.
Brinkley Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 165 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, MS, AR.
Brinkley Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 165 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $31K.
Brinkley Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Brinkley Foundation is headquartered in MEMPHIS, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argent Trust Company Of Tennessee | TRUSTEE | $41K | $0 | $41K |
Total Giving
$288K
Total Assets
$3.5M
Fair Market Value
$5.4M
Net Worth
$3.5M
Grants Paid
$245K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$125K
Distribution Amount
$252K
Total Grants
165
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
46
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children'S Foundation Of MemphisCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| St John'S Episcopal ChurchCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Memphis University SchoolCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $24K | 2023 |
| Hutchinson SchoolCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $20K | 2023 |
| Courage Thru CancerCHARITABLE | Cordova, TN | $15K | 2023 |
| Baptist Memorial Healthcare FoundationCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $15K | 2023 |
| Evangelical Christian SchoolCHARITABLE | Cordova, TN | $15K | 2023 |
| Alpha Omega Veterans Services IncCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Bollweevil Charity FoundationCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Ummc - The Campaign For Children'S Of MississippiCHARITABLE | Jackson, MS | $10K | 2023 |
| Little Lighthouse Central Mississippi IncCHARITABLE | Jackson, MS | $10K | 2023 |
| Church Health CenterCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Le Bonheur Children'S Hospital FoundationCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Young Men Of TomorrowCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $7K | 2023 |
| Creative AgingCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $6K | 2023 |
| New Ballet EnsembleCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $6K | 2023 |
| Second Presbyterian ChurchCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Call Of Cleburne CountyCHARITABLE | Heber Springs, AR | $5K | 2023 |
| Arise2readCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Binghampton Christian AcademyCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Memphis Opportunity Scholarship TrustCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Presbyterian Day School Annual FundCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Renew ChurchCHARITABLE | Heber Springs, AR | $5K | 2023 |
| Baptist Health FoundationCHARITABLE | Heber Springs, AR | $5K | 2023 |
| Downline MinistriesCHARITABLE | Germantown, TN | $4K | 2023 |
| Reach MemphisCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Peer Power FoundationCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Harwood CenterCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Thistle And BeeCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| Elmwood CemetaryCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| University Of Memphis FoundationCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| St Agnes AcademyCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| Warhorses For HerosCHARITABLE | Olive Branch, MS | $1K | 2023 |
| Gift To Projects KidsCHARITABLE | Greers Ferry, AR | $1K | 2023 |
| Fairfield Bay LibraryCHARITABLE | Fairfield Bay, AR | $1K | 2023 |