Our Mission
The Brotherton Foundation exists to advance education both in and out of school for K-12 youth, as well as support faith-based organizations in the United States.
While there are exceptions, the foundation's primary geographic area of interest is Florida, with a concentration in central Florida. There is also some interest in New Jersey and Missouri. However, the main focus area is central Florida.
Our History
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Fred J. Brotherton
The Brotherton family first set out on the mission to support charitable causes in a few focus areas with a large donation from, Fred J. Brotherton. He was a successful businessman in New Jersey, and appointed his nephew, Wayne Brotherton, as one of the original successor co-trustees of his charitable giving efforts. Wayne served as co-trustee of the Fred J. Brotherton Charitable Foundation for over 20 years after his uncle's passing in 2002.
In 2023, Wayne handed the reins of co-trustee to his daughter Emily Brotherton (married name Milazzo). Emily has a business degree in nonprofit management from Ramapo College in NJ, and 15 years of experience in an advisory board capacity of the Fred J. Brotherton Charitable Foundation.
In 2024, the original foundation was dissolved and amicably split into two separate organizations. Emily has overseen the reorganization and current direction of the newly formed Brotherton Foundation and serves as its sole Trustee.
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