Brisgel Family Charitable
Brisgel Family Charitable is a private foundation based in Morris Plains, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to 17 organizations, with support for recipients in several states and the District of Columbia.
Brisgel Family Charitable at a glance
In short: Brisgel Family Charitable gave $16K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $917.647), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,600
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $918
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $291,341
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Brisgel Family Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. The filing says to contact H Brisgel and provide contact information and a description of the request. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- December 15 of the calendar year. The 2025 filing’s stated deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- December 15 of the calendar year.
- Contact
Application contact: H Brisgel
Mailing address: 9 Totten Way, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Phone: (908) 439-2255
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brisgel Family Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of GR Metrowest ($3K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 89 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (56%), the District of Columbia (13%), New York (10%), Texas (9%), and Virginia (6%). These figures describe the locations of recipients, not a stated geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Brisgel Family Charitable gives
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $13K (2019) to $17K (2022). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of GR Metrowest Whippany, NJ | General Operating Support | $2,800 |
| Communities in Schools of Austin, TX | General Operating Support | $1,400 |
| American Needlepoint Guild Mt Laurel, NJ | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| ASPCA Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Center for Contemporary Art Bedminster, NJ | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Dorot Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Southern Ocean Manahawkin, NJ | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Humane World for Animals Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| National Wildlife Foundation Reston, VA | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Raptor Trust Millington, NJ | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $291,341 | $17,827 | $19,642 | $15,600 | 17 | $15,600 | $11,243 | $14,211 |
| 2024 | $293,880 | $16,395 | $14,624 | $14,100 | 16 | $14,100 | $11,757 | $13,558 |
| 2023 | $292,940 | $11,857 | $15,470 | $13,800 | 15 | $13,800 | $6,513 | $13,448 |
| 2022 | $295,195 | $17,468 | $18,925 | $17,400 | 22 | $17,400 | $10,770 | $15,115 |
| 2021 | $299,575 | $14,526 | $17,506 | $15,900 | 19 | $31,800 | $7,443 | $16,281 |
| 2020 | $303,818 | $14,738 | $1,285 | — | — | — | $8,129 | $15,145 |
| 2019 | $309,305 | $12,654 | $14,344 | $13,160 | 1 | — | $13,512 | $14,810 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brisgel Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $14K 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 show support for organizations in varied fields. For example, Communities in Schools of Greater Wichita Falls Area describes its mission as surrounding students with community support so they can stay in school and achieve in life. DOROT says it works to alleviate social isolation and loneliness among older adults and help them live independently. Humane World for Animals says it tackles the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering. These are the grantees’ own descriptions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $15,600 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $2,800, with a median of $1,000. The largest grant listed was $2,800 to Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest for general operating support. Other notable grants included $1,400 to Communities in Schools of (Austin, TX), and $1,000 each to the American Needlepoint Guild, ASPCA, Center for Contemporary Art, DOROT, Friends of the Southern Ocean, Humane World for Animals, National Wildlife Foundation, Raptor Trust, and The Pingry School. Community Food Bank of NJ received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrea Brisgel as president, Hilary Brisgel as treasurer, and Steven Brisgel as secretary.
Brisgel Family Charitable is led by Andrea Brisgel, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrea Brisgel
President
Trustee → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Hilary Brisgel
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Steven Brisgel
Secratary
Trustee → Secratary, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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 Brisgel Family Charitable
How much does Brisgel Family Charitable give each year?
Brisgel Family Charitable gave $16K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 16 grants.
What is Brisgel Family Charitable's typical grant size?
Brisgel Family Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $918, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Brisgel Family Charitable give grants?
Brisgel Family Charitable gives mostly in New Jersey: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (13%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and Basking Ridge, NJ (2 grants).
Does Brisgel Family Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Brisgel Family Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Brisgel Family Charitable's largest grantees?
Brisgel Family Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of GR Metrowest ($2,800), Communities in Schools of ($1,400) and American Needlepoint Guild ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Brisgel Family Charitable?
Brisgel Family Charitable reported $291K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Brisgel Family Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in varied fields. For example, Communities in Schools of Greater Wichita Falls Area describes its mission as surrounding students with community support so they can stay in school and achieve in life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brisgel Family Charitable?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brisgel Family Charitable's EIN?
Brisgel Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6617201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Brisgel Family Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 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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