Private foundation · EIN 46-4581746 · Wilmington, Delaware · Education

Briggs Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $55K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$55K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Southeast Youth and Family ServicesSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Space BetweenSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Asian Counseling and Referral ServiceSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Her Future Coalition IncSt Augustine, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Chinatown International District Preservation andSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000

By state: Washington 4 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Briggs Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Briggs Family Foundation 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 Briggs Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $55K across 5 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Briggs Family Foundation give?

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

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