Brighthouse Financial Foundation

EIN 82-2910432 · NC · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$25K Funds in NC, DE, MA +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Brighthouse Financial Foundation based in NC paid 20 grants totaling $808.4K to 20 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $23.4K to $100K, with a median of $25K. Its largest recipients included CRITTENTON, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE CHARLOTTE REGION, and CAROLINA YOUTH COALITION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$11,151,988
Giving (latest yr)
$808,441
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
20
Median grant
$25K
Recipients
20
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
9
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Crittenton$100,000
  • Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region$100,000
  • Carolina Youth Coalition$75,000
  • Heart Math Tutoring$60,000
  • Freedom School Partners$50,000

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$685,000 · 15 grants
  • Delaware$25,000 · 1 grant
  • Massachusetts$25,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$25,000 · 1 grant
  • Illinois$25,000 · 1 grant
  • Florida$23,441 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (20)

Crittenton
Charlotte, NC
General Operating Purpose
$100,000
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Charlotte, NC
General Operating Purpose
$100,000
Carolina Youth Coalition
Charlotte, NC
General Operating Purpose
$75,000
Heart Math Tutoring
Charlotte, NC
General Operating Purpose
$60,000
Freedom School Partners
Charlotte, NC
General Operating Purpose
$50,000
Arts
Charlotte, NC
General Operating Purpose
$40,000
Childrens Theatre of Charlotte(ctc)
Charlotte, NC
General Operating Purpose
$40,000
Digi-bridge
Charlotte, NC
General Operating Purpose
$35,000
Dottie Rose Foundation
Charlotte, NC
General Operating Purpose
$35,000
Common Wealth Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
General Operating Purpose
$25,000
Genone
Charlotte, NC
General Operating Purpose
$25,000
Greater Steps Scholars
Charlotte, NC
General Operating Purpose
$25,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Brighthouse Financial Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Brighthouse Financial Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 6 states.

In its most recent filing, Brighthouse Financial Foundation reported 20 itemized grants totaling $808.4K. Individual grants ranged from $23.4K to $100K (median $25K).

Recent recipients include CRITTENTON, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE CHARLOTTE REGION, CAROLINA YOUTH COALITION, among 20 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Brighthouse Financial Foundation is a private foundation based in North Carolina, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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