Private foundation · EIN 36-7494242 · Auburn, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bernard R 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: 2 grants paid, $107K total, median $53K. 100% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$107K
Median grant
$53K
Stays in IN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Joseph Catholic SchoolAuburn, INGeneral$80K
St Joseph Catholic ChurchAuburn, INGeneral$27K

About this foundation

Bernard R Brennan Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Auburn, Indiana, administered in care of David E Brennan, 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 Bernard R 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 Bernard R Brennan Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $107K across 2 grants, a median of $53K.

Where does Bernard R Brennan Charitable Tr give?

Indiana (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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