Earl W and Hildagunda a Brinkman
Earl W and Hildagunda a Brinkman is a private foundation based in Scottsville, New York. Its filings report grants to educational institutions, a regional health foundation, and a local community organization.
Earl W and Hildagunda a Brinkman at a glance
- Total assets
- $38,070
- -22.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $3,100
- -99.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $14,030
- -99.7% vs 2024
- 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 Earl W and Hildagunda a Brinkman
- How to Apply
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Submit a written request with a description and purpose of the specific program. The filing lists Eleanor Hawthorne as the contact for applications.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Eleanor Hawthorne
Mailing address: 271 Stottle Road, Scottsville, NY 14546
Phone: (585) 889-1277
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Earl W and Hildagunda a Brinkman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 73 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Reported 2024 grantees are located in Fairfield, Connecticut; Rochester, New York; and Bethlehem, Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is Earl W and Hildagunda a Brinkman open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $205K; repeat grants $348K. How we count
Medians: $180K first-time, $75K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2092% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $178K (2020) to $4.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | Charitable Donation | $1,100,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | Charitable Donation | $1,000,000 |
| Gibbes Art Museum Charleston, SC | Charitable Donation | $500,000 |
| Rochester Regional Health Foundation Rochester, NY | Charitable Donation | $500,000 |
| Arethusa Farms Foundation Waterbury, CT | Charitable Donation | $330,000 |
| Southbury Women's Club Southbury, CT | Charitable Donation | $330,000 |
| LCCESA Torrington, CT | Charitable Donation | $100,000 |
| Mt Abram Ski Club Greenwood, ME | Charitable Donation | $50,000 |
| Androscoggin Home Health Service Lewiston, ME | Charitable Donation | $30,000 |
| Dirt Road Dairy Farm Southbury, CT | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
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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 | $38,070 | $3,100 | $14,030 | — | — | — | — | $2,254 |
| 2024 | $49,000 | $555,986 | $4,054,890 | $4,010,000 | 14 | $4,010,000 | $509,184 | $165,406 |
| 2023 | $3,547,904 | $128,409 | $265,847 | $203,072 | 21 | $203,072 | $67,643 | $182,171 |
| 2022 | $3,685,342 | $322,641 | $277,093 | $210,091 | 22 | $210,091 | $259,928 | $203,072 |
| 2021 | $3,639,794 | $463,248 | $260,177 | $182,953 | 16 | — | $397,508 | $210,091 |
| 2020 | $3,436,723 | $388,570 | $239,233 | $178,162 | 14 | — | $327,337 | $182,953 |
| 2019 | $3,287,386 | $185,427 | $241,037 | $181,994 | 13 | — | $126,634 | $178,162 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Earl W and Hildagunda a Brinkman reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported 2024 grantees include Fairfield University, whose stated mission is to conduct secondary, undergraduate, and graduate education in Connecticut, as well as other works of education, charity, and religion. Rochester Institute of Technology says it uses technology, the arts, and design for the greater good. Rochester Regional Health Foundation says it provides funds for the benefit of Rochester Regional Health and its affiliates. Caring for Bethlehem describes its work as building community and developing local programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $4,010,000. Notable reported grants include $1,100,000 to Fairfield University, $1,000,000 to Rochester Institute of Technology, $500,000 to Rochester Regional Health Foundation, and $10,000 to Caring for Bethlehem Inc. The available examples do not establish a typical grant size.
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to submit a written request describing the specific program and its purpose. The filing lists no award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eleanor Hawthorne, Robert J Brinkman, Christina Rae Brinkman, Danielle K Hawthorne, Michelle J Carlquist, and Andrew J Laniak as trustees.
Earl W and Hildagunda a Brinkman's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew J. Laniak
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Christina Rae Brinkman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Danielle K. Hawthorne
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$1K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Eleanor Hawthorne
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Michelle J. Carlquist
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$1K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Robert J. Brinkman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kevin S. Hawthorne (2019–2024) — Trustee -
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Andrew J Laniak (Trustee). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Earl W and Hildagunda a Brinkman
How large is Earl W and Hildagunda a Brinkman?
Earl W and Hildagunda a Brinkman reported $38K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3K.
What does Earl W and Hildagunda a Brinkman fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported 2024 grantees include Fairfield University, whose stated mission is to conduct secondary, undergraduate, and graduate education in Connecticut, as well as other works of education, charity, and religion. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Earl W and Hildagunda a Brinkman?
Submit a written request with a description and purpose of the specific program. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Earl W and Hildagunda a Brinkman make grants?
Reported 2024 grantees are located in Fairfield, Connecticut; Rochester, New York; and Bethlehem, Connecticut.
How much is Earl W and Hildagunda a Brinkman required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Earl W and Hildagunda a Brinkman reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Earl W and Hildagunda a Brinkman's EIN?
Earl W and Hildagunda a Brinkman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3038088. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 February 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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