The Jack and Judy Brinson Foundation
Invitation OnlyHighlands, North Carolina · EIN 20-3962541 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$184K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $10,000.
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
35% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Duke Eye Center | Durham, NC | General purpose | $12,500 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Staten Island, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Highlands Bolivian Mission | Highlands, NC | General purpose | $7,500 |
| The Bascum | Highlands, NC | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Hendersonville Nc | Hendersonville, NC | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Literacy Council of the Highlands | Highlands, NC | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Water at Work Ministry Inc | Norcross, GA | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Samitarian's Purse | Boone, NC | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Highlands Cashiers Health Fund | Highlands, NC | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Our Lady of the Mountains Highlands | Highlands, NC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | General purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $184,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $155,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $130,500 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640939349101214
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3962541
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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