Private foundation · EIN 13-7059466 · Williamstown, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Shirley Brownrigg Charitable Tr Uw Fbo Shirley Brownrigg

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: 48 grants paid, $185K total, median $1,500. 6% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
48
$185K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in MA
6%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Frances Young Tang Teaching MusuemSaratoga Springs, NYCharitable$20K
Frances Young Tang Teaching MuseumSaratoga Springs, NYCharitable$10K
Shepherds TableSilver Spring, MDCharitable$10K
Food FriendsWashington, DCCharitable$10K
Food FriendsWashington, DCCharitable$10K
AyudaWashington, DCCharitable$10K
KexpSeattle, WACharitable$10K
Silver Spring VillageSilver Spring, MDCharitable$10K
Shepherds TableSilver Spring, MDCharitable$10K
Miriams KitchenWashington, DCCharitable$6,000
Skidmore College Annual FundSaratoga Springs, NYCharitable$5,000
Literacy Council of Montgomery CounRockville, MDCharitable$5,000
Anacostia Watershed SocietyBladensburg, MDCharitable$5,000
Marthas TableWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Haddon Heights Public LibraryHaddon Heights, NJCharitable$5,000
Images CinemaWilliamstown, MACharitable$5,000
No Berkshire Habitat for HumanityNorth Adams, MACharitable$5,000
Haddon Heights Public LibraryHaddon Heights, NJCharitable$5,000
Afi Silver TheatreLos Angeles, CACharitable$5,000
Friends of Brookside GardensWheaton, MDCharitable$2,000
Create Art CenterSilver Spring, MDCharitable$2,000
Fbc Community Food PantryDerry, NHCharitable$2,000
The Food Brigade IncDumont, NJCharitable$2,000
Familial DysantonmiaBuffalo Grove, ILCharitable$2,000
Covenant Soup KitchenWillimantic, CTCharitable$1,000
Gildas ClubLinwood, NJCharitable$1,000
Haddonfield Historical SocietyHaddon Heights, NJCharitable$1,000
Ranch Hope IncAlloway, NJCharitable$1,000
So Jersey Thoroughbred RescueMoorestown, NJCharitable$1,000
Crossroads Program IncWillingboro, NJCharitable$1,000
Book MatesCherry Hill, NJCharitable$1,000
Folds of Honor FoundationTulsa, OKCharitable$1,000
Friends of Pennville Public LibraryPennsville, NJCharitable$1,000
Magnus Veterans FoundationDayton, MNCharitable$1,000
Salem County Humane SocietyCarneys Point, NJCharitable$1,000
Second Chance Animal CenterArlington, VTCharitable$1,000
Semper FidoMarlton, NJCharitable$1,000
Stop Soldier SuicideDurham, NCCharitable$1,000
Wet Nose RescuePhiladelphia, PACharitable$1,000
Woodbury Public LibraryWoodbury, CTCharitable$1,000
Camden County Pop Up LibraryCamden, NJCharitable$1,000
Community RocksGloucester City, NJCharitable$1,000
Citizens United Maurice RiverMillville, NJCharitable$1,000
Grace Episcopal Church Food BankNew Bedford, MACharitable$1,000
Darby Free LibraryDarby, PACharitable$1,000
Depace Sports MusuemSewell, NJCharitable$1,000
Homeward Bound Pet AdoptionBlackwood, NJCharitable$1,000
Red Bull TheaterNew York, NYCharitable$1,000

By state: Maryland 7 · District of Columbia 5 · New York 4 · New Jersey 17 · Massachusetts 3 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Shirley Brownrigg Charitable Tr Uw Fbo Shirley Brownrigg is a private grantmaking foundation in Williamstown, Massachusetts, administered in care of Elizabeth L Hughes, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Shirley Brownrigg Charitable Tr Uw Fbo Shirley Brownrigg 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 Shirley Brownrigg Charitable Tr Uw Fbo Shirley Brownrigg give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $185K across 48 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Shirley Brownrigg Charitable Tr Uw Fbo Shirley Brownrigg give?

Maryland (7 grants), District of Columbia (5 grants), New York (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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