Brisa Charitable Foundation
Brisa Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $13.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $600K.
Brisa Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Brisa Charitable Foundation gave $600K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $300K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $600,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $300,000
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $13,219,003
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Brisa Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gonzaga Univ Foundation ($300K). Together the top 2 received $600K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $600K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga Univ Foundation Washington, DC | Educational | $300,000 |
| Xavier Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Educational | $300,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,219,003 | $13,316,500 | $97,497 | $600,000 | 2 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brisa Charitable Foundation is led by Gary Laios, Trustee on the 2025 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Laios
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Brisa Charitable Foundation
How much does Brisa Charitable Foundation give each year?
Brisa Charitable Foundation gave $600K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is Brisa Charitable Foundation?
Brisa Charitable Foundation reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $13.3M.
Where does Brisa Charitable Foundation operate?
Brisa Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Ohio.
What is Brisa Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Brisa Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-3525357. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2025
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