Brinkley Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 27-5012532

Foundation Overview

Based in Kings Mountain, NC, Brinkley Family Foundation has awarded 139 grants totaling $5,282,351 to organizations in North Carolina, Illinois and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $563,600, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$5,282,351
Total Assets
$331,696
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
11
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Growth
+100% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 55%

6 of 11 recipients (55%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
North Carolina

99% of all grants are concentrated in North Carolina, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within North Carolina, funding concentrates in Kings Mountain (44%), Shelby (26%), Boiling Springs (6%).

Funding Trajectory
-30%

Declining funding trend with 30% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (37%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Brinkley Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
4 Paws For Ability $10,000 Xenia, OH, US Charitable 2024
Cleveland Community College $1,000 Shelby, NC, US Charitable 2024
Cleveland County Schools $28,525 Shelby, NC, US Charitable 2024
Community Math Academy $5,000 Shelby, NC, US Charitable 2024
Gardner Webb University $175,000 Boiling Springs, NC, US Charitable 2024
Kings Mountain Touchdown Club $132,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2024
Moffitt Family Foundation $1,000 Gastonia, NC, US Charitable 2024
Northview Church $10,000 Fletcher, NC, US Charitable 2024
Rotary Club Of Valdese $12,500 Valdese, NC, US Charitable 2024
The Optimist Club Of Kings Mountain $10,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2024
Valdese Parks Recreation $10,000 Valdese, NC, US Charitable 2024
Cleveland Community College $1,000 Shelby, NC, US Charitable 2023
Cleveland County Fellowship $5,000 Shelby, NC, US Charitable 2023
Cleveland County Schools $11,750 Shelby, NC, US Charitable 2023
Gardner Webb University $221,000 Boiling Springs, NC, US Charitable 2023
Kings Mountain Elite Club $5,500 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2023
Kings Mountain Life $500 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2023
Kings Mountain Little Theater Inc $250 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2023
Kings Mountain Touchdown Club $94,485 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2023
Kings Mountain Woman's Club $500 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2023
Kings Mountain Ymca $3,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2023
The Optimist Club Of Kings Mountain $6,500 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2023
Western Carolina University Fdn $5,000 Cullowhee, NC, US Charitable 2023
Canton Middle School $2,000 Canton, NC, US Charitable 2023
Kings Mountain Middle School $6,500 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2023
Cleveland Community College $1,750 Shelby, NC, US Charitable 2022
Cleveland County Schools $61,744 Shelby, NC, US Charitable 2022
Cleveland County Fellowship $10,000 Shelby, NC, US Charitable 2022
Gardner Webb University $292,000 Boiling Springs, NC, US Charitable 2022
Alzheimers Association $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable 2022
Kings Mountain Elite Club $10,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2022
Kings Mountain Historical Museum $5,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2022
Kings Mountain Life $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2022
Kings Mountain Little Theater Inc $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2022
Kings Mountain Touchdown Club $481,697 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2022
Kings Mountain Woman's Club $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2022
Kings Mountain Ymca $5,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2022
Pisgah Booster Club $10,000 Canton, NC, US Charitable 2022
The Optimist Club Of Kings Mountain $3,648 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2022
Western Carolina University Fdn $12,000 Cullowhee, NC, US Charitable 2022
Cleveland Community College $1,750 Shelby, NC, US Charitable 2022
Cleveland County Schools $61,744 Shelby, NC, US Charitable 2022
Cleveland County Fellowship $10,000 Shelby, NC, US Charitable 2022
Gardner Webb University $292,000 Boiling Springs, NC, US Charitable 2022
Alzheimers Association $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable 2022
Kings Mountain Elite Club $10,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2022
Kings Mountain Historical Museum $5,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2022
Kings Mountain Life $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2022
Kings Mountain Little Theater Inc $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2022
Kings Mountain Touchdown Club $481,697 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2022
Kings Mountain Woman's Club $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2022
Kings Mountain Ymca $5,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2022
Pisgah Booster Club $10,000 Canton, NC, US Charitable 2022
The Optimist Club Of Kings Mountain $3,648 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable 2022
Western Carolina University Fdn $12,000 Cullowhee, NC, US Charitable 2022
Baptist Children's Home Of North Carolina Inc $1,000 Thomasville, NC, US To Provide For The Nourishment, Care And Development Of Underprivileged Children That This Organization Services. 2021
Cleveland Community College Foundation $1,000 Shelby, NC, US To Provide For Student Scholarships, The College's Capital Projects And Students' Emergency Needs. 2021
Cleveland County Family Ymca Inc $5,000 Shelby, NC, US To Porvide For The Organization's Youth, Health And Scoial Responsiblity Programs In The Community. 2021
Cleveland County Fellowship Of Christian Atheletes $10,000 Shelby, NC, US To Provide Support For Christian Programs For The Students Of The Local Schools. 2021
Cleveland County Schools Educatonal Foundation $121,200 Shelby, NC, US To Provide For College Scholarships For Students In The Cleveland County North Carolina School System. 2021
Gardner Webb University $105,000 Boiling Springs, NC, US To Provide Funding For Educational Opportunities To Students 2021
Kings Mountain Elite Club $5,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide For The Charity's Program Of After School Educational, Recreational And Social Components In The Development Of Local Children. 2021
Kings Mountain Historical Museum $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide Funds To Support The Organization's Mission To Collect, Preserve And Interpret History 2021
Kings Mountain Life Enrichment Center $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide For The Adult Day Care & Health Services Of The Organization. 2021
Kings Mountain Little Theatre Inc $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Assist In The Organization's Production Costs In Providing Cultural Entertainment For The Community. 2021
Kings Mountain Touchdown Club $274,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Assist With The Purchase Of Athletic Equipment And Construction Costs For The Kings Mountain High School Athletic Facilities. 2021
Kings Mountain Woman's Club $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide Funds To Promote The Civic, Cultural And Social Betterment Of The Community And The Commonwealth. 2021
Town Of Valdese Parks And Recreation Department $50,000 Valdese, NC, US To Provide For The Wayne Owens Project To Renovate The Gymasium At The Valdese Community Center 2021
Western Carolina University Foundation $60,000 Cullowhee, NC, US To Provide For The Funding Of Scholarships For Wcu Students 2021
Alzheimer's Association $1,000 Chicago, IL, US To Provide For The Continuing Research For The Cure Of Alzheimers And The Care Of Alzheimer Patients 2020
Cf Foundation (cystic Fibrosis) $100 Charlotte, NC, US To Provide For The Research For A Cure To The Cystic Fibrosis Desease. 2020
Cleveland County Family Ymca Inc $5,000 Shelby, NC, US To Porvide For The Organization's Youth, Health And Scoial Responsiblity Programs In The Community. 2020
Cleveland County Fellowship Of Christian Atheletes $10,000 Shelby, NC, US To Provide Support For Christian Programs For The Students Of The Local Schools. 2020
Cleveland County Schools Educatonal Foundation $103,703 Shelby, NC, US To Provide For College Scholarships For Students In The Cleveland County North Carolina School System. 2020
Community Math Academy Inc $2,000 Shelby, NC, US To Provide Funds For The Charity's Program That Promotes Math Education In After School Functions 2020
Cross Trail Outfitters $500 Plymouth, NC, US To Provide Financial Support For Giving Children The Opportunity To Experience The Outdoors Through Hunts And Nature Trips With A Faith Based Theme. 2020
Gardner Webb University $26,000 Boiling Springs, NC, US To Provide Funding For Educational Opportunities To Students 2020
Hospice Of Cleveland County $1,000 Shelby, NC, US To Porvide Funding For The Operation Of The Hospice House. 2020
Juvenille Diabetes Foundation $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US To Provide For The Research For A Cure Of Juvenille Diabetes And The Treatment And Care Of Individuals Suffering From This Disease. 2020
Kings Mountain Elite Club $10,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide For The Charity's Program Of After School Educational, Recreational And Social Components In The Development Of Local Children. 2020
Kings Mountain Historical Museum $20,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide Funds To Support The Organization's Mission To Collect, Preserve And Interpret History 2020
Kings Mountain Life Enrichment Center $2,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide For The Adult Day Care & Health Services Of The Organization. 2020
Kings Mountain Little Theatre Inc $2,500 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Assist In The Organization's Production Costs In Providing Cultural Entertainment For The Community. 2020
Kings Mountain Touchdown Club $563,600 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Assist With The Purchase Of Athletic Equipment And Construction Costs For The Kings Mountain High School Athletic Facilities. 2020
Kings Mountain Woman's Club $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide Funds To Promote The Civic, Cultural And Social Betterment Of The Community And The Commonwealth. 2020
Purple Heart Homes Inc $5,000 Statesville, NC, US To Provide Funds For The Acquisition Of Housing For Wounded U.s. Military Veterans. 2020
Western Carolina University Foundation $105,000 Cullowhee, NC, US To Provide For The Funding Of Scholarships For Wcu Students 2020
Alzheimer Association- Western Carolina Chapter $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US To Provide Support For Individuals Suffering From Alzheimer's And Dementia 2018
Boy Scouts Of America Piedmont Council $25,000 Gastonia, NC, US To Provide Funds For The Scouting Program In The Piedmont Council. 2018
Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council Inc $10,000 Shelby, NC, US To Help Provide Shelter And Care For Victims Of Physical And Mental Abuse. 2018
Cleveland County Family Ymca Inc $5,000 Shelby, NC, US To Porvide For The Organization's Youth, Health And Scoial Responsiblity Programs In The Community. 2018
Cleveland County Fellowship Of Christian Atheletes $40,000 Shelby, NC, US To Provide Support For Christian Programs For The Students Of The Local Schools. 2018
Cleveland County Schools Educatonal Foundation $25,000 Shelby, NC, US To Provide For College Scholarships For Students In The Cleveland County North Carolina School System. 2018
Cleveland County Seminoles Inc $5,000 Shelby, NC, US To Provide Assistance For The Youth Athletic Program. 2018
Community Math Academy Inc $2,000 Shelby, NC, US To Provide Funds For The Charity's Program That Promotes Math Education In After School Functions 2018
Hospice Of Cleveland County $1,000 Shelby, NC, US To Porvide Funding For The Operation Of The Hospice House. 2018
Kings Mountain American Legion Post 155 $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide Assistance For The Athletic Program. 2018
Kings Mountain Elite Club $37,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide For The Charity's Program Of After School Educational, Recreational And Social Components In The Development Of Local Children. 2018
Kings Mountain Historical Museum $10,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide Funds To Support The Organization's Mission To Collect, Preserve And Interpret History 2018
Kings Mountain Life Enrichment Center $25,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide For The Adult Day Care & Health Services Of The Organization. 2018
Kings Mountain Little Theatre Inc $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Assist In The Organization's Production Costs In Providing Cultural Entertainment For The Community. 2018
Kings Mountain Touchdown Club $50,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Assist With The Purchase Of Athletic Equipment And Construction Costs For The Kings Mountain High School Athletic Facilities. 2018
Kings Mountain Woman's Club $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide Funds To Promote The Civic, Cultural And Social Betterment Of The Community And The Commonwealth. 2018
Purple Heart Homes Inc $10,000 Statesville, NC, US To Provide Funds For The Acquisition Of Housing For Wounded U.s. Military Veterans. 2018
Special Olympics North Carolina $5,000 Morrisville, NC, US To Provide For The Year Round Training And Competition Opportunities For Children And Adults With Intellectual Disabilities. 2018
The Optimist Club Of Kings Mountain $5,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide Asistance For The Club's Youth Athletic And Service Programs. 2018
Western Carolina University Foundation $50,000 Cullowhee, NC, US To Provide For The Funding Of Scholarships For Wcu Students 2018
Alzheimer Association- Western Carolina Chapter $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US To Provide Support For Individuals Suffering From Alzheimer's And Dementia 2017
Boy Scouts Of America Piedmont Council $10,000 Gastonia, NC, US To Provide Funds For The Scouting Program In The Community. 2017
Cleveland County Family Ymca Inc $3,000 Shelby, NC, US To Porvide For The Organization's Youth, Health And Scoial Responsiblity Programs In The Community. 2017
Cleveland County Fellowship Of Christian Atheletes $20,000 Shelby, NC, US To Provide Support For Christian Programs For The Students Of The Local Schools. 2017
Cleveland County Schools Educatonal Foundation $12,000 Shelby, NC, US To Provide For College Scholarships For Students In The Cleveland County North Carolina School System. 2017
Community Math Academy Inc $1,800 Shelby, NC, US To Provide Funds For The Charity's Program That Promotes Math Education In After School Functions 2017
Gardner Webb University $100,000 Boiling Springs, NC, US To Provide Funds For The University's Athletic Program. 2017
Hospice Of Cleveland County $1,000 Shelby, NC, US To Porvide Funding For The Operation Of The Hospice House. 2017
Kings Mountain Elite Club $55,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide For The Charity's Program Of After School Educational, Recreational And Social Components In The Development Of Local Children. 2017
Kings Mountain Historical Museum $10,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide Funds To Support The Organization's Mission To Collect, Preserve And Interpret History 2017
Kings Mountain Life Enrichment Center $25,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide For The Adult Day Care & Health Services Of The Organization. 2017
Kings Mountain Little Theatre Inc $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Assist In The Organization's Production Costs In Providing Cultural Entertainment For The Community. 2017
Kings Mountain Touchdown Club $57,960 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Assist With The Purchase Of Athletic Equipment And Construction Costs For The Kings Mountain High School Athletic Facilities. 2017
Kings Mountain Woman's Club $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide Funds To Promote The Civic, Cultural And Social Betterment Of The Community And The Commonwealth. 2017
Purple Heart Homes Inc $10,000 Statesville, NC, US To Provide Funds For The Acquisition Of Housing For Wounded U.s. Military Veterans. 2017
Western Carolina University Foundation $50,000 Cullowhee, NC, US To Provide For The Funding Of Scholarships For Wcu Students 2017
Alzheimer Association- Western Carolina Chapter $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US To Provide Support For Individuals Suffering From Alzheimer's And Dementia 2016
Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Department $500 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide Support For The Operation Of The Volunteer Fire Fighting Service. 2016
Boy Scouts Of America Piedmont Council $16,600 Gastonia, NC, US To Provide Funds For The Scouting Program In The Community. 2016
Cleveland County Family Ymca Inc $12,100 Shelby, NC, US To Porvide For The Organization's Youth, Health And Scoial Responsiblity Programs In The Community. 2016
Cleveland County Schools Educatonal Foundation $15,000 Shelby, NC, US To Provide For College Scholarships For Students In The Cleveland County North Carolina School System. 2016
Friends Of The Mauney Memorial Library $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide Funds For A Public Library In The Community. 2016
Gardner Webb University $100,000 Boiling Springs, NC, US To Provide Funds For The University's Athletic Program. 2016
Hospice Of Cleveland County $1,000 Shelby, NC, US To Porvide Funding For The Operation Of The Hospice House. 2016
Kings Mountain American Legion Post #155 $5,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide Support For The Post's Athletic Program 2016
Kings Mountain Elite Club $15,100 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide For The Charity's Program Of After School Educational, Recreational And Social Components In The Development Of Local Children. 2016
Kings Mountain Life Enrichment Center $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide For The Adult Day Care & Health Services Of The Organization. 2016
Kings Mountain Little Theatre Inc $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Assist In The Organization's Production Costs In Providing Cultural Entertainment For The Community. 2016
Kings Mountain Touchdown Club $208,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Assist With The Purchase Of Athletic Equipment And Construction Costs For The Kings Mountain High School Athletic Facilities. 2016
Kings Mountain Woman's Club $5,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US To Provide Funds To Promote The Civic, Cultural And Social Betterment Of The Community And The Commonwealth. 2016
Purple Heart Homes Inc $10,000 Statesville, NC, US To Provide Funds For The Acquisition Of Housing For Wounded U.s. Military Veterans. 2016
Western Carolina University Foundation $175,000 Cullowhee, NC, US To Provide Forthe Funding Of Scholarships For Wcu Students 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 27-5012532
Website N/A
Address 413 COUNTRY CLUB ACRES Kings Mountain, NC 28086-0000

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Brinkley Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/di David C Brinkley
Secretary/di Marie M Brinkley

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.