Private foundation · EIN 11-3374432 · Floral Park, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $905K total, median $200K. 80% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$905K
Median grant
$200K
Stays in NY
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St John's UniversityQueens, NYCharity$350K
East End HospiceWesthampton Beach, NYCharity$230K
Women's Care CenterFort Pierce, FLCharity$200K
The InnHempstead, NYCharity$100K
Peconic Bay Medical Center FoundationRiverhead, NYCharity$25K

By state: New York 4 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Floral Park, New York, administered in care of John O Brennan, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $905K across 5 grants, a median of $200K.

Where does Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc give?

New York (4 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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