Brennan Family Charitable Trust

IRON RIVER, MI EIN: 34-1813450

Brennan Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in IRON RIVER, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $673.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$37K

+391.9% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+391.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brennan Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Brennan Family Charitable Trust

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $68K (100%)

States

Michigan

Cities

Crystal FallsGaastraIron River

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2023	2022	2021
Total Assets	—	$46,951	$52,924
Revenue	$-9,164	$2,095	$4,485
Expenses	$37,787	$8,068	$18,424
Qualifying Distributions	$36,733	$7,468	$15,506
Net Investment Income	$673	$2,868	$2,085
Distributable Amount	$1,147	$2,293	$3,022

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2023

Grant Size Distribution

25 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Bates Hall Preservation Society ($32,578), Mission Bible Training Center ($3,055), Various Civic Organizations ($675).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
MISSION BIBLE TRAINING CENTER Gaastra, MI	ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTER	$3,055
BATES HALL PRESERVATION SOCIETY Iron River, MI	HISTORIC BUILDING PRESERVATION	$32,578
VARIOUS CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS Iron River, MI	ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$675
VARIOUS CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS Iron River, MI	ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED CONSERVATION OF OPEN SPACE	$25
VARIOUS CHURCHES Iron River, MI	PUBLIC WORSHIP	$100
VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Iron River, MI	ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES	$300

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

From 2023 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JAMES R BRENNAN	TRUSTEE	4	—
MARGARET BRENNAN	TRUSTEE	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brennan Family Charitable Trust?

Brennan Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in IRON RIVER, MI. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.

Where does Brennan Family Charitable Trust operate?

Brennan Family Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Michigan.

What size grants does Brennan Family Charitable Trust award?

In 2023, Brennan Family Charitable Trust awarded 6 grants totaling $37K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Brennan Family Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Brennan Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Brennan Family Charitable Trust's EIN?

Brennan Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1813450. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.