Brennan Family Charitable Trust
Brennan Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation, 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.
Brennan Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Brennan Family Charitable Trust gave $37K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $36,733
- +391.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $6,122
- +391.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $488
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Brennan Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Bates Hall Preservation Society ($33K). Together the top 2 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Brennan Family Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 333% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $37K (2023). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bates Hall Preservation Society Iron River, MI | Historic Building Preservation | $32,578 |
| Mission Bible Training Center Gaastra, MI | Addiction Treatment Center | $3,055 |
| Various Civic Organizations Iron River, MI | Organizations Dedicated to Charitable Purposes | $675 |
| Various Charitable Organizations Iron River, MI | Organizations Dedicated to Charitable Activities | $300 |
| Various Churches Iron River, MI | Public Worship | $100 |
| Various Conservation Organizations Iron River, MI | Organizations Dedicated Conservation of Open Space | $25 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-9,164 | $37,787 | $36,733 | 6 | $36,733 | $673 | $1,147 |
| 2022 | $46,951 | $2,095 | $8,068 | $7,468 | 6 | $7,468 | $2,868 | $2,293 |
| 2021 | $52,924 | $4,485 | $18,424 | $15,506 | 6 | $15,506 | $2,085 | $3,022 |
| 2020 | $66,863 | $232 | $11,574 | $8,486 | 7 | — | $1,135 | $3,676 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brennan Family Charitable Trust's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
James R. Brennan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Margaret Brennan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $2K, to James R Brennan (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Brennan Family Charitable Trust
How much does Brennan Family Charitable Trust give each year?
Brennan Family Charitable Trust gave $37K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $7K across 6 grants.
What is Brennan Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Brennan Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2023 was $488, and its average grant was $6,122, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Brennan Family Charitable Trust give grants?
Brennan Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Iron River, MI (5 grants).
Does Brennan Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Brennan Family Charitable Trust's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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