Charles R Brewer College Trust
Charles R Brewer College Trust is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $235K.
Charles R Brewer College Trust at a glance
In short: Charles R Brewer College Trust gave $80K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $40K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $79,562
- +25.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $39,781
- +25.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $39,781
- Total assets
- $1,732,259
- +12.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (50% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Charles R Brewer College Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Williams College ($40K). Together the top 2 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Charles R Brewer College Trust gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2024) to $95K (2022). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Williams College Williamstown, MA | Unrestricted General | $39,781 |
| Hartwick College Oneonta, NY | Unrestricted General | $39,781 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,732,259 | $253,707 | $111,951 | $79,562 | 2 | $90,547 | $234,615 | $95,112 |
| 2025 | $1,544,244 | $144,735 | $92,104 | $63,238 | 2 | $73,524 | $125,319 | $89,407 |
| 2024 | $1,487,667 | $59,890 | $81,088 | $56,022 | 2 | $65,246 | $35,162 | $81,589 |
| 2023 | $1,499,933 | $-26,794 | $100,647 | $64,178 | 2 | $73,268 | $16,155 | $78,486 |
| 2022 | $1,625,011 | $333,368 | $124,664 | $94,634 | 2 | $105,452 | $313,147 | $91,525 |
| 2021 | $1,566,338 | $112,839 | $95,098 | $67,614 | 2 | — | $97,254 | $82,689 |
| 2020 | $1,378,673 | $117,391 | $101,663 | $78,146 | 2 | — | $106,861 | $75,613 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles R Brewer College Trust reported a distributable amount of $95K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles R Brewer College Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$26K (2022) → $26K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $26K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Charles R Brewer College Trust
How much does Charles R Brewer College Trust give each year?
Charles R Brewer College Trust gave $80K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $63K across 2 grants.
How large is Charles R Brewer College Trust?
Charles R Brewer College Trust reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (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.
Where does Charles R Brewer College Trust operate?
Charles R Brewer College Trust has awarded grants in Massachusetts, New York.
What is Charles R Brewer College Trust's EIN?
Charles R Brewer College Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6673297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 1, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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