The Brinson Foundation
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 680656415 · Private foundation
The Brinson Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $4.8M in annual giving against $106.6M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 504 grants for The Brinson Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Brinson Foundation funds
The Brinson Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, early childhood education, education, health care, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology BRINSON EXPLORATION HUB | Pasadena, CA | $100.0M | 2023 |
| St John's Health Foundation HITCHING POST WORKFORCE HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT | Jackson, WY | $600K | 2024 |
| Chicago Community Foundation Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities SCALING COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION FOR A SAFER CHICAGO | Chicago, IL | $200K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from The Brinson Foundation
The Brinson Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at brinsonfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Brinson Foundation
- Does The Brinson Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Brinson Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Brinson Foundation fund?
- The Brinson Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include California Institute of Technology, St John's Health Foundation, Chicago Community Foundation Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Brinson Foundation give in grants?
- The Brinson Foundation reported $4.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $125.0M over 504 grants.
- Where is The Brinson Foundation located?
- The Brinson Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 680656415.
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