Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001
Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001 is a private foundation based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working on humanitarian assistance, peace and nonviolence, human rights, community services, and wildlife and habitat.
Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001 at a glance
In short: Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001 gave $55K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state California. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,997
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,200
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $1,183,753
- +9.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (6 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (24% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 230 Front Street North, La Crosse, WI 54601
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vision to Learn ($12K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 139 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, California accounted for 24%, the District of Columbia 18%, New York 12%, Wisconsin 10%, and Massachusetts 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001 open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 25 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2020) to $55K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vision to Learn Los Angeles, CA | Humanitarian | $12,148 |
| Kent UCC Kent, OH | Ministry | $2,750 |
| United Palestinian Appeal Washington, DC | Humanitarian | $2,250 |
| Fellowship of Reconciliation Nyack, NY | Humanitarian | $2,250 |
| American Friends Service Committee Philadelphia, PA | Humanitarian | $2,250 |
| League of Women's Voters of La Crosse La Crosse, WI | Humanitarian | $2,250 |
| Women's International League for Peace New York, NY | Human Rights | $2,250 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | Humanitarian | $2,250 |
| New Horizons Shelt and Outreach Center La Crosse, WI | Humanitarian | $2,250 |
| Corporate Accountability International Boston, MA | Humanitarian | $2,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,183,753 | $172,170 | $67,393 | $54,997 | 25 | $57,022 | $44,703 | $57,865 |
| 2024 | $1,079,737 | $262,208 | $55,462 | $48,048 | 22 | $50,073 | $166,262 | $48,172 |
| 2023 | $872,560 | $120,287 | $47,845 | $41,752 | 30 | $43,802 | $22,854 | $42,994 |
| 2022 | $799,431 | $100,819 | $52,156 | $45,000 | 40 | $47,000 | $11,390 | $39,881 |
| 2021 | $751,613 | $154,130 | $45,639 | $40,000 | 22 | $42,010 | $55,758 | $40,200 |
| 2020 | $642,623 | $103,461 | $35,624 | $30,995 | 30 | — | $7,758 | $29,795 |
| 2019 | $574,948 | $107,328 | $40,862 | $35,975 | 35 | — | $11,366 | $26,120 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001 reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Vision to Learn says it provides free eye exams and glasses to students and low-income communities. The Fellowship of Reconciliation says it organizes and trains people committed to nonviolence, peace, and ending structures of violence and war. Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, UNO, Inc. says it works to prevent war, advance women’s participation in peace-building, defend women’s human rights, and promote social, economic, and political justice.
Other 2025 recipients describe work that includes healing communities affected by war (PeaceTrees Vietnam), providing a seaside sanctuary for whales and dolphins (The Whale Sanctuary Project), and protecting elk, wildlife, and habitat (Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation). These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $54,997. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $12,148, with a median grant of $2,250.
The largest reported grant was $12,148 to Vision to Learn in Los Angeles, California. Other notable grants were $2,750 to KENT UCC in Kent, Ohio, and $2,250 each to United Palestinian Appeal, Fellowship of Reconciliation, American Friends Service Committee, League of Women Voters of La Crosse, Women’s International League for Peace, Heifer International, New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Center, Corporate Accountability International, Peace Tax Foundation, and Women for Women International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these directors: Grace Brinker, William Ault Brinker, Beth Ault Brinker, Noah Ault Brinker, Zoe Niemuth, Jonathan Brinker, Nancy Wood, Jacob Brinker, Sophie Brinker, and Jason Niemuth.
Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001's 2025 filing lists 10 officers; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beth Ault Brinker
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace Brinker
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Brinker
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Niemuth
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Brinker
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Wood
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noah Ault Brinker
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sophie Brinker
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Ault Brinker
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zoe Niemuth
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Trust Point (2019–2023) — Agent
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001
How much does Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001 give each year?
Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001 gave $55K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 22 grants.
What is Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001's typical grant size?
Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $2,200, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001 that year got $1K on average.
Where does Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001 give grants?
Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001's top state is California, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (18%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), La Crosse, WI (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (14 grants) and "Environmental" (5 grants).
Who are Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001's largest grantees?
Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001's largest 2025 grantees include Vision to Learn ($12,148), Kent UCC ($2,750) and United Palestinian Appeal ($2,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001?
Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001 reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Vision to Learn says it provides free eye exams and glasses to students and low-income communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001's EIN?
Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1070873. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001 accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 20, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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