Private foundation · EIN 02-6125090 · Johnston, Rhode Island · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John J Brennan and Margaret Brennan Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $69K total, median $9,872.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$69K
Median grant
$9,872
Stays in RI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
New Hampshire Catholic Charities Attn Thomas Blonski PresidentManchester, NHUnrestricted gift$9,872
New Horizons for New Hampshire Inc Attn Charlie ShermanManchester, NHUnrestricted gift$9,872
Society for Propagation of FaithBraintree, MAUnrestricted gift$9,872
Care Attn Rebecca Penar Care USAAtlanta, GAUnrestricted gift$9,872
Covenant House Attn Luis RomanNew York, NYUnrestricted gift$9,872
Salvation Army Attn Mr Richard D AllenWest Nyack, NYUnrestricted gift$9,872
International Rescue Committee Attn Eric BebernitzNew York, NYUnrestricted gift$9,872
St Patrick ChurchLowell, MAUnrestricted gift$50

By state: New York 3 · New Hampshire 2 · Massachusetts 2 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

John J Brennan and Margaret Brennan Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Johnston, Rhode Island, administered in care of Citizens Bank, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does John J Brennan and Margaret Brennan Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does John J Brennan and Margaret Brennan Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $69K across 8 grants, a median of $9,872.

Where does John J Brennan and Margaret Brennan Charitable Tr give?

New York (3 grants), New Hampshire (2 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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