BRK Family Foundation
BRK Family Foundation is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations supporting overseas study, poverty programs, research, education, and disaster relief.
BRK Family Foundation at a glance
In short: BRK Family Foundation gave $199K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Massachusetts. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $198,800
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,463
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $526,812
- -26.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (5 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (32% 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 BRK Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Brian Kelly-200 Arkona Court, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (212) 328-9310
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who BRK Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was IES Abroad ($40K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 97 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (32%), New York (24%), Illinois (20%), Washington, DC (18%), and Florida (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is BRK Family Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 19 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 663% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $90K (2019) to $199K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $199K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IES Abroad Chicago, IL | To Help Fundoverseas Internships | $40,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | To Support Programs Aimedat Ending Poverty in NYC | $35,000 |
| US-Japan Bridging Foundation Acton, MA | To provide opportunitiesfor American undergraduates tostudy abroad in japan | $25,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | To Support Missionand Ministry Programs | $15,000 |
| Hudson Institute Inc Washington, DC | To Support Independentresearch | $15,000 |
| Columbia Cjeb New York, NY | To Support Educationalprograms | $12,500 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital Nantucket, MA | To Support Improvingcare and Research | $7,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | To Fund Disaster Relief Programs | $5,000 |
| Cox Science Center and Aquarium West Palm Beach, FL | To Fund Programsthat Enhance Scientific Education | $5,000 |
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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 | $526,812 | $18,763 | $205,440 | $198,800 | 19 | $202,120 | $16,340 | $30,489 |
| 2024 | $713,489 | $134,051 | $195,180 | $188,800 | 19 | $191,990 | $30,861 | $33,685 |
| 2023 | $774,618 | $-22,355 | $196,315 | $189,830 | 22 | $193,073 | $17,249 | $40,712 |
| 2022 | $993,288 | $258,855 | $146,442 | $140,150 | 18 | $143,214 | $6,676 | $42,904 |
| 2021 | $880,875 | $11,471 | $135,694 | $126,350 | 19 | $129,523 | $8,300 | $46,731 |
| 2020 | $1,005,098 | $270,140 | $123,316 | $117,100 | 16 | — | $11,677 | $43,614 |
| 2019 | $858,274 | $18,630 | $95,446 | $89,500 | 10 | — | $15,740 | $44,912 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BRK Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for varied organizations. For example, Hudson Institute describes its mission as promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future; Georgetown University describes a commitment to intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding, justice, and the common good. Cox Science Center and Aquarium says it aims to inspire, engage, and educate guests about science. Nantucket Conservation Foundation describes its work as protecting and stewarding land and shoreline, conducting ecological research, and sharing environmental expertise. Nantucket Shellfish Association describes its mission as research and education to conserve and enhance shellfish populations off Nantucket Island.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $198,800 through 19 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $40,000 to IES Abroad to help fund overseas internships; $35,000 to Robin Hood Foundation to support programs aimed at ending poverty in New York City; $25,000 to US-Japan Bridging Foundation to provide opportunities for American undergraduates to study in Japan; and $15,000 each to the College Diabetes Network for research programs, Georgetown University for mission and ministry programs, and Hudson Institute for independent research.
Other reported 2025 grants include $12,500 to Columbia CJEB for educational programs; $7,000 to Nantucket Cottage Hospital to support improved care and research; and $5,000 each to the American Red Cross for disaster relief programs, Cox Science Center and Aquarium for scientific education programs, Harvard Business School for educational programs, and Hoover Institution for research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brian Kelly as president and treasurer and Robin Kelly as vice president and secretary.
BRK Family Foundation is led by Brian Kelly, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Kelly
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Kelly
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
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 BRK Family Foundation
How much does BRK Family Foundation give each year?
BRK Family Foundation gave $199K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $189K across 19 grants.
What is BRK Family Foundation's typical grant size?
BRK Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,463, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from BRK Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does BRK Family Foundation give grants?
BRK Family Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (24%) and Illinois (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nantucket, MA (5 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does BRK Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on BRK Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are BRK Family Foundation's largest grantees?
BRK Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include IES Abroad ($40,000), Robin Hood Foundation ($35,000) and US-Japan Bridging Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is BRK Family Foundation?
BRK Family Foundation reported $527K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $202K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does BRK Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for varied organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from BRK Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is BRK Family Foundation's EIN?
BRK Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2576926. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does BRK Family Foundation 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). BRK Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/brk-family-foundation-morg_58b31833238e4bcdb32e6931a36e72dc
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