Brighton Foundation Trust Robert D Markley Trustee
Invitation OnlyCashiers, North Carolina · EIN 35-2032393 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$263K
Organizations funded66
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$5.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,000.
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
51% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church -Highlands | Highlands, NC | Operations | $110,250 |
| Vision Cashiers Inc | Cashiers, NC | Operations | $22,500 |
| Academy Prep Foundation | St Petersburg, FL | Operations | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Plateau | Cashiers, NC | Operations | $5,000 |
| Brooke's Place | Indianapolis, IN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Hearts and Hope for Haiti | Indianapolis, IN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Highlands Cashiers Health Found | Highlands, NC | Operations | $5,000 |
| Highlands Community Child Development Center | Highlands, NC | Operations | $5,000 |
| Project Rouj (Zanmi Fondwa) | Zionsville, IN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Reach of Macon County | Franklin, NC | Operations | $5,000 |
| St Petersburg Free Clinic | St Petersburg, FL | Operations | $5,000 |
| Village Green | Cashiers, NC | Operations | $5,000 |
| Great Explorations Children's Musuem | St Petersburg, FL | Operations | $4,000 |
| Blumenthal Arts | Charlotte, NC | Operations | $3,500 |
| Black Mountain Home for Children | Black Mountain, NC | Operations | $3,000 |
| Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic | Cashiers, NC | Operations | $3,000 |
| Blue Ridge School Educational Foundation | Cashiers, NC | Operations | $3,000 |
| Community Care Clinic | Highlands, NC | Operations | $3,000 |
| Fishes and Loaves | Cashiers, NC | Operations | $3,000 |
| Glenville-Cashiers Rescue Squad | Cashiers, NC | Operations | $3,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | Mills River, NC | Operations | $3,000 |
| Assistance League of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Operations | $2,000 |
| Ballantyne Families-Neighbors in Need | Charlotte, NC | Operations | $2,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters-Cashiers | Cashiers, NC | Operations | $2,000 |
| Cashiers Historical Society | Cashiers, NC | Operations | $2,000 |
| Cashiers Valley Preschool | Cashiers, NC | Operations | $2,000 |
| Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society | Cashiers, NC | Operations | $2,000 |
| Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center | Cashiers, NC | Operations | $2,000 |
| Highlands Performing Arts Center | Highlands, NC | Operations | $2,000 |
| International Friendship Center | Highlands, NC | Operations | $2,000 |
| Literacy Council & Learning Center | Highlands, NC | Operations | $2,000 |
| Literacy Council-Cashiers | Cashiers, NC | Operations | $2,000 |
| Manhattan Theater Club | New York, NY | Operations | $2,000 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Operations | $2,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Operations | $2,000 |
| Pbs North Carolina | Research Triangle Park, NC | Operations | $2,000 |
| Pisgah Legal Services | Asheville, NC | Operations | $2,000 |
| Safe Alliance | Charlotte, NC | Operations | $2,000 |
| The Bascom | Highlands, NC | Operations | $2,000 |
| Vecinos | Cullowhee, NC | Operations | $2,000 |
| Camp Tecumseh | Brookston, IN | Operations | $1,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Operations | $1,000 |
| Indiana United Methodist Children's Home | Lebanon, IN | Operations | $1,000 |
| Lead the Way Housing | Indian Land, SC | Operations | $1,000 |
| Memory Matters | Hilton Head, SC | Operations | $1,000 |
| Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation | Chicago, IL | Operations | $1,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Operations | $1,000 |
| Roundabout Theater Co | New York, NY | Operations | $750 |
| Atlantic Theater | New York, NY | Operations | $500 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | New York, NY | Operations | $500 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | New York, NY | Operations | $500 |
| Marvin Elementary School PTO | Marvin, NC | Operations | $500 |
| Irish Repertory Theater | New York, NY | Operations | $400 |
| Mint Theater | New York, NY | Operations | $400 |
| New York City Center | New York, NY | Operations | $400 |
| Public Theater | New York, NY | Operations | $400 |
| Second Stage Theater | New York, NY | Operations | $400 |
| Classic Stage Co | New York, NY | Operations | $300 |
| Theater Development Fund (Tdf) | New York, NY | Operations | $300 |
| Signature Theater | New York, NY | Operations | $250 |
Showing the 60 largest of 66 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $263,000 | 66 |
| 2024 | $221,200 | 64 |
| 2023 | $155,950 | 70 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640969349100309
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2032393
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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