Private foundation · EIN 81-1070873 · La Crosse, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Brinker Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $55K total, median $2,250. 12% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$55K
Median grant
$2,250
Stays in WI
12%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vision to LearnLos Angeles, CAHumanitarian$12K
Kent UccKent, OHMinistry$2,750
United Palestinian AppealWashington, DCHumanitarian$2,250
Fellowship of ReconciliationNyack, NYHumanitarian$2,250
American Friends Service CommitteePhiladelphia, PAHumanitarian$2,250
League of Women's Voters of la CrosseLa Crosse, WIHumanitarian$2,250
Women's International League for Peace and FreedomNew York, NYHuman rights$2,250
Heifer InternationalLittle Rock, ARHumanitarian$2,250
New Horizons Shelt and Outreach CenterLa Crosse, WIHumanitarian$2,250
Corporate Accountability InternationalBoston, MAHumanitarian$2,250
Peace Tax FoundationWashington, DCAssist with operations$2,250
Women for Women InternationalCentral Islip, NYHumanitarian$2,250
National League of Women VotersWashington, DCEducation$2,250
The Whale Sanctuary ProjectWashington, DCEnvironmental$2,055
Glioblastoma Research FoundationMiami, FLMedical$2,000
Peacetrees VietnamSeattle, WAEnvironmental$1,555
Eric Marsh Foundation for Wildland FirefightersPrescott, AZEnvironmental$1,528
Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationMissoula, MTEnvironmental$1,528
Ndn CollectiveRapid City, SDHumanitarian$1,528
Turtle Island Restoration NetworkForest Knolls, CAEnvironmental$1,055
OxfamBoston, MAHumanitarian$1,000
Oak Park Friends MeetingOak Park, ILHumanitarian$1,000
Christine Ann Domestic Abuse ServicesOshkosh, WIHumanitarian$1,000
Evidence ActionWashington, DCHumanitarian$1,000
Emmaus IncHaverhill, MACycle for shelter$100

By state: California 2 · District of Columbia 5 · New York 3 · Wisconsin 3 · Massachusetts 3 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Brinker Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in La Crosse, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Brinker Family Foundation Inc 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 Brinker Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $55K across 25 grants, a median of $2,250.

Where does Brinker Family Foundation Inc give?

California (2 grants), District of Columbia (5 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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