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Private Foundation
THE ROBERT H BRETHEN FOUNDATION
Based in LENOIR CITY, TN, THE ROBERT H BRETHEN FOUNDATION operates as a Private Foundation. The organization reported $1.1M in revenue, $816K in expenses, $12.7M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 132 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $3.0M.
EIN: 311213173
LENOIR CITY, TN
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$1.1M
Total Expenses$816K
Total Assets$12.7M
Grants Given132
Grant Total$3.0M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
RAISE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR CUTTING-EDGE PROGRAMS.
$495,632
FORT SANDERS FOUNDATION
DONATION TO SUPPORT HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS
$100,000
PELOTONIA
DONATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH
$40,000
MONTGOMERY COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
SUPPORT FAMILIES AND COWORKERS OF FALLEN OR INJURED OFFICERS
$30,000
THRIVENT CHARITABLE IMPACT & INVESTING
DONATION TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY
$25,000
Showing up to 5 of 132 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
SECY/TRUSTEE
David M Brethen
TRUSTEE
Karen B Johns
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.1M | $816K | $12.7M |
| 2024 | $572K | $357K | $10.8M |
| 2023 | $1.0M | $735K | $8.2M |
| 2022 | $614K | $236K | $7.4M |
| 2021 | $682K | $331K | $8.3M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $682K to $1.1M (+64%), with total assets most recently reported at $12.7M.
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Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA, FL, MI, MN, NY, OH, and 3 other states.
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