Private foundation · EIN 26-3667970 · Cedar Rapids, Iowa · Human services

Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer Foundation

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: 17 grants paid, $570K total, median $37K. 100% of grants stayed in Iowa.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$570K
Median grant
$37K
Stays in IA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Worker HouseCedar Rapids, IATo support established charitable, education or religious organizations.$50K
Cedar Rapids Police Protective CharityCedar Rapids, IATo support established charitable, education or religious organizations.$50K
Cr Community School District Food PantryCedar Rapids, IATo support established charitable, education or religious organizations.$50K
Green Square MealsCedar Rapids, IATo support established charitable, education or religious organizations.$50K
I Know Jack FoundationCedar Rapids, IATo support established charitable, education or religious organizations.$50K
Matthew 25Cedar Rapids, IATo support established charitable, education or religious organizations.$50K
St Lukes FoundationDavenport, IATo support established charitable, education or religious organizations.$50K
Kirkwood FoundationCedar Rapids, IATo support established charitable, education or religious organizations.$50K
Newbo City MarketCedar Rapids, IATo support established charitable, education or religious organizations.$37K
Boys & Girls ClubCedar Rapids, IATo support established charitable, education or religious organizations.$25K
Helping HandsCedar Rapids, IATo support established charitable, education or religious organizations.$25K
Mission of HopeCedar Rapids, IATo support established charitable, education or religious organizations.$25K
Iowa Giving CrewCedar Rapids, IATo support established charitable, education or religious organizations.$20K
Community Health Free ClinicCedar Rapids, IATo support established charitable, education or religious organizations.$16K
Fischer Food PantryCedar Rapids, IATo support established charitable, education or religious organizations.$10K
Saturday Evening Meals Program (semp)Cedar Rapids, IATo support established charitable, education or religious organizations.$10K
St Judes ChurchCedar Rapids, IATo support established charitable, education or religious organizations.$2,000

About this foundation

Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer Foundation 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 Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $570K across 17 grants, a median of $37K.

Where does Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer Foundation give?

Iowa (17 grants), per its latest filing.

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