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The Brotherton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in South Carolina, Tennessee, and North Carolina. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, providing grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TUSCULUM UNIVERSITY
$419.8K
22%
Pickens County YMCA
$150K
8%
NISWONGER FOUNDATION INC
$115K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Brotherton Foundation?
No. The Brotherton Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Brotherton Foundation give?
The Brotherton Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina, Tennessee, and North Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Brotherton Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Brotherton Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Brotherton Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Brotherton Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $227 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Brotherton Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Brotherton Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include TUSCULUM UNIVERSITY, Pickens County YMCA, and NISWONGER FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Brotherton Foundation?
The Brotherton Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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