David a Bramble Foundation Inc

CHESTERTOWN, MD EIN: 52-1982272

The David A Bramble Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in 1996 and located in Chestertown, Maryland. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$989K

-0.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$167K

-16.2% YoY

Grant Count

110

+3.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-19.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David a Bramble Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation provides funding for scholarships and general funding to educational and community organizations.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 100 grants in 2024. Recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in the Chestertown, Maryland area and surrounding communities.

Grant Distribution by State

Maryland $314K (79%)

North Dakota $30K (7%)

Pennsylvania $23K (6%)

Delaware $13K (3%)

Ohio $10K (3%)

Missouri $3K (1%)

District of Columbia $2K (1%)

California $1K (0%)

+7 more states

States

California District of Columbia Delaware Florida Indiana Maryland Missouri North Carolina North Dakota New York Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Virginia West Virginia

Cities

AnnapolisArnoldBaltimoreBarclayBerlinBethlehemBettertonBismarckBlacksburgBrooklandvilleCentrevilleChapel HillChestertownChurch HillClevelandCoatesvilleCollege ParkColumbiaColumbusCristfield

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 31, 2024:

Total Assets: $989,061
Total Revenues: $174,913
Total Expenses: $179,583
Total Grants, Contributions, etc.: $60,000
Investment Income and Dividends: $16,192

As of December 31, 2023:

Total Grants, Contributions, etc.: $150,000
Investment Income and Dividends: $13,500

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$989,061	$993,731	$1,005,822
Revenue	$174,913	$199,197	$254,485
Expenses	$179,583	$211,288	$213,866
Qualifying Distributions	$167,482	$199,921	$200,989
Net Investment Income	$68,952	$43,730	$144,485
Distributable Amount	$52,872	$46,771	$44,041

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chester River Hospital Center ($10,000), Delta Waterfowl Foundation ($10,000), Columbus College of A&d ($4,894).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
91ST BGMA INC OXNARD, CA	GENERAL FUNDING	$250
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL FUNDING	$500
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL FUNDING	$500
ANIMAL CARE SHELTER KENT COUNTY CHESTERTOWN, MD	GENERAL FUNDING	$100
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ARNOLD, MD	GENERAL FUNDING	$300
ATLANTIC GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATIO BERLIN, MD	GENERAL FUNDING	$1,000
BETTERTON VOLUNTEER FIRE CO BETTERTON, MD	GENERAL FUNDING	$1,000
BLOOD BANK OF DELMARVA NEWARK, DE	GENERAL FUNDING	$500
BOY SCOUT TROOP 165 CHESTERTOWN, MD	GENERAL FUNDING	$100
CAMP FAIRLEE MANOR CHESTERTOWN, MD	GENERAL FUNDING	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DAVID C BRAMBLE	PRESIDENT	—	—
PAUL C BRAMBLE	VICE PRESIDE	—	—
MEGAN B OWINGS	SECRETARY	—	—
JOSHUA HIGNUTT	TREASURER	—	—

Contact Information

Mailing Address: PO Box 419 Chestertown, MD 21620-0419

Phone: 410-750-1720

EIN: 52-1982272

Frequently Asked Questions

What does David a Bramble Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation provides funding for scholarships and general funding to educational and community organizations.

How do I apply for a grant from David a Bramble Foundation Inc?

The foundation made 100 grants in 2024. Recent grants include: • Kent School: $16,500 (General Funding, 2024) • Radcliffe Creek School: $11,500 (Scholarship Fund, 2024) • Delta Waterfowl Foundation: $10,000 (General Funding, 2024) • Chester River Hospital Center Auxiliary: $10,000 (General Funding, 2023) • Kent and Queen Anne's Rescue Squad: $1,000 (General Funding, 2023) The foundation distributed approximately $124,800 in grants across 55 documented grants in 2024.

Where does David a Bramble Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in the Chestertown, Maryland area and surrounding communities.

What size grants does David a Bramble Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, David a Bramble Foundation Inc awarded 110 grants totaling $167K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is David a Bramble Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, David a Bramble Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $53K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is David a Bramble Foundation Inc's EIN?

David a Bramble Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1982272. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.