Francis J & Elizabeth Brisson Macksey
Francis J & Elizabeth Brisson Macksey is a private foundation, based in Norwich, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $216K.
Francis J & Elizabeth Brisson Macksey at a glance
In short: Francis J & Elizabeth Brisson Macksey gave $145K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $145,023
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,256
- +29.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,414
- Total assets
- $2,397,433
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Francis J & Elizabeth Brisson Macksey funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Maryknoll Sisters St Dominic ($115K). Together the top 4 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 27 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Francis J & Elizabeth Brisson Macksey gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2024) to $169K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryknoll Sisters St Dominic Maryknoll, NY | Operating Expenses | $115,200 |
| Chenango SPCA Norwich, NY | General Purposes | $15,328 |
| Broad Street Methodist Church Norwich, NY | To Support Food for Local Families in Need. | $7,500 |
| Emmanuel Episcopal Church Norwich, NY | To support food & medical programs for local families in need. | $6,995 |
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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 | $2,397,433 | $241,865 | $181,759 | $145,023 | 4 | $152,673 | $215,867 | $138,795 |
| 2024 | $2,337,327 | $164,654 | $174,153 | $140,570 | 5 | $149,466 | $139,967 | $130,387 |
| 2023 | $2,346,826 | $155,891 | $190,251 | $152,484 | 5 | $159,759 | $131,806 | $134,842 |
| 2022 | $2,381,186 | $289,765 | $205,125 | $169,137 | 5 | $175,533 | $262,374 | $155,620 |
| 2021 | $2,296,546 | $204,207 | $193,695 | $164,215 | 8 | — | $181,175 | $137,646 |
| 2020 | $2,286,195 | $195,075 | $188,639 | $151,818 | 6 | — | $170,718 | $137,940 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Francis J & Elizabeth Brisson Macksey reported a distributable amount of $139K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Francis J & Elizabeth Brisson Macksey's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard M. Runyon
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Thomas C. Emerson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Richard M Runyon (Co-TRUSTEE). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Francis J & Elizabeth Brisson Macksey
How much does Francis J & Elizabeth Brisson Macksey give each year?
Francis J & Elizabeth Brisson Macksey gave $145K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $141K across 5 grants.
What is Francis J & Elizabeth Brisson Macksey's typical grant size?
Francis J & Elizabeth Brisson Macksey's median grant in 2025 was $11,414, and its average grant was $36,256, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Francis J & Elizabeth Brisson Macksey give grants?
Francis J & Elizabeth Brisson Macksey gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norwich, NY (3 grants).
Does Francis J & Elizabeth Brisson Macksey give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Francis J & Elizabeth Brisson Macksey's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Francis J & Elizabeth Brisson Macksey?
Francis J & Elizabeth Brisson Macksey reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $153K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $139K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Francis J & Elizabeth Brisson Macksey's EIN?
Francis J & Elizabeth Brisson Macksey's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6180488. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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