The Brethen Foundation
Historical FunderLenoir City, Tennessee · EIN 88-4398160 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DAVID M BRETHEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1359 ZEPHER DRIVE, LENOIR CITY TN 377721476 |
| Phone | 9372876906 |
| DMBRETHEN@CELSTARGROUP.COM | |
| Form and materials | 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 |
| Restrictions | 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 |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
76% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Univeristy of Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Donation for academic achievement | $10,000 |
| Cardinal Glennon Childrens Foundation | St Louis, MO | Donation to support patient care | $10,000 |
| Cardinal Glennon Childrens Foundation | St Louis, MO | Donation to support patient care | $10,000 |
| Nra Foundation Inc | Fairfax, VA | Donation to support operations | $6,000 |
| Pelotonia | Columbus, OH | Donation for cancer research | $5,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | Donations for underprivileged children | $5,000 |
| Smoky Mountain Service Dogs | Loudon, TN | Donation to support dog rescue and care | $2,000 |
| Rikki's Refuge Animal Shelter | Rapidan, VA | Donation to support animal rescue and care | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Dayton, OH | Donation to support operations | $500 |
| American Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Donation for alzheimers research | $500 |
| Cardinal Glennon Childrens Foundation | St Louis, MO | Donation to support patient care | $275 |
| Smoky Mountain Service Dogs | Loudon, TN | Donation to support dog rescue and care | $240 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | New York, NY | Donation to support animal rescue and care | $119 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,134 | 13 |
| 2023 | $10,500 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349104564
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-4398160
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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