Brighthouse Financial Foundation
Invitation OnlyCharlotte, North Carolina · EIN 82-2910432 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$808K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$11.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crittenton | Charlotte, NC | General operating purpose | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region | Charlotte, NC | General operating purpose | $100,000 |
| Carolina Youth Coalition | Charlotte, NC | General operating purpose | $75,000 |
| Heart Math Tutoring | Charlotte, NC | General operating purpose | $60,000 |
| Freedom School Partners | Charlotte, NC | General operating purpose | $50,000 |
| Arts | Charlotte, NC | General operating purpose | $40,000 |
| Childrens Theatre of Charlotte(Ctc) | Charlotte, NC | General operating purpose | $40,000 |
| Digi-Bridge | Charlotte, NC | General operating purpose | $35,000 |
| Dottie Rose Foundation | Charlotte, NC | General operating purpose | $35,000 |
| Braveworks | Charlotte, NC | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy(Ccla) | Charlotte, NC | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Common Wealth Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Genone | Charlotte, NC | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Greater Steps Scholars | Charlotte, NC | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Queen City Scholars | Wilmington, DE | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Renaissance West Community Initiative | Charlotte, NC | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Rosies Place Inc | Boston, MA | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Teach for America Inc 437 North Carolina | New York, NY | General operating purpose | $25,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Tampa Bay Inc | Tampa, FL | General operating purpose | $23,441 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $808,441 | 20 |
| 2024 | $970,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $795,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102846
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-2910432
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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