Grant & Virginia Brissman
Grant & Virginia Brissman is a private foundation based in Bettendorf, Iowa. It makes direct gifts to applicants and considers applications from nonprofits located in Milan, Illinois, as well as organizations elsewhere that provide significant services benefiting Milan and its residents.
Grant & Virginia Brissman at a glance
In short: Grant & Virginia Brissman gave $186K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $186,000
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- +35.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,895
- -19.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $2,526,376
- -2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (11 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (72% 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 Grant & Virginia Brissman
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through applications available on its website. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations located within and serving residents of the Village of Milan, Illinois. Organizations located outside Milan may be considered if they provide significant services benefiting the village and its residents.
- Review Cycle
- April 15 for the spring cycle and October 15 for the fall cycle.
- Deadline
- April 15 for the spring cycle and October 15 for the fall cycle.
- Contact
Application contact: Grantvirginia Brissman Foundation
Mailing address: 852 Middle Road Ste 100, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Phone: (563) 326-2840
Email: info@brissmanfoundation.org
Website: https://www.brissmanfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grant & Virginia Brissman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Therapy Center of the QC ($10K). Together the top 10 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 137 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated eligibility is centered on the Village of Milan, Illinois. Organizations located within Milan must serve its residents; organizations outside Milan may be considered if they provide significant services benefiting the village and its residents. In 2025, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 26% to recipients in Iowa, and 2% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Grant & Virginia Brissman open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 38 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $129K (2020) to $190K (2023). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $186K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Therapy Center of the QC Rock Island, IL | 200 Therapy Units for Milan Children | $10,000 |
| Milan Chamber of Commerce Milan, IL | Provide Support to Local Businesses | $10,000 |
| Milan Christian Food Pantry Milan, IL | Food Pantry Hygiene Supply | $10,000 |
| Project Now Rock Island, IL | Home Delivered Meals for SRS | $10,000 |
| Quad City Animal Welfare Center Milan, IL | Animal Shelter & Clinic | $10,000 |
| Rock Island Milan Little League Milan, IL | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Sal Family & Community Services Moline, IL | Family Outreach Center | $10,000 |
| Scott Community College Foundation Riverdale, IA | Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Alternatives for the Older Adult Moline, IL | Care Coordination | $8,000 |
| Safer Foundation Davenport, IA | Employment Services | $8,000 |
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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 | $2,526,376 | $187,304 | $243,144 | $186,000 | 38 | $224,379 | $112,154 | $229,854 |
| 2024 | $2,582,216 | $1,010,107 | $221,792 | $169,803 | 28 | $207,134 | $85,306 | $223,969 |
| 2023 | $1,793,901 | $267,929 | $240,425 | $190,000 | 30 | $225,374 | $65,352 | $204,996 |
| 2022 | $1,766,397 | $76,237 | $221,254 | $166,650 | 27 | $203,130 | $58,113 | $196,854 |
| 2021 | $1,911,414 | $177,672 | $205,715 | $158,175 | 14 | $191,119 | $163,076 | $209,793 |
| 2020 | $1,939,457 | $67,072 | $176,585 | $129,000 | 17 | — | $53,380 | $173,798 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grant & Virginia Brissman reported a distributable amount of $230K 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 formal mission statement is provided. The foundation states that it conducts no activity other than making direct gifts to applicants and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of work represented among its 2025 recipients. Project NOW describes its mission as strengthening communities, helping people help themselves, and addressing poverty. Alternatives for the Older Adult says it promotes independence and quality of life for older adults, adults with disabilities, and their families. Spring Forward Learning Center describes providing educational and enrichment opportunities for families, including after-school programs and summer camps.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 38 grants totaling $186,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $3,500. Notable awards included $10,000 each to Children’s Therapy Center of the QC for therapy units for Milan children, Project NOW for home-delivered meals for seniors, Scott Community College Foundation for a scholarship fund, and several other organizations. The foundation also awarded $8,000 to Alternatives for the Older Adult for care coordination and $7,500 to Spring Forward Learning Center for summer field trips.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists W Gerard Huiskamp as chair, Cathy Edwards as vice president/secretary, and John Hoffman and Joe Perez as board members.
Grant & Virginia Brissman is led by W. Gerard Huiskamp, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
W. Gerard Huiskamp
Chair
Vice President & Treasurer → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cathy Edwards
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Hoffman
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Joe Perez
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John A. Slover Jr. (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Steve Pressly (2020) — Vice President & Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Grant & Virginia Brissman
How much does Grant & Virginia Brissman give each year?
Grant & Virginia Brissman gave $186K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $170K across 28 grants.
What is Grant & Virginia Brissman's typical grant size?
Grant & Virginia Brissman's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $4,895, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Grant & Virginia Brissman that year got $5K on average.
Where does Grant & Virginia Brissman give grants?
Grant & Virginia Brissman gives mostly in Illinois: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rock Island, IL (10 grants), Moline, IL (9 grants), Davenport, IA (9 grants) and Milan, IL (5 grants).
Does Grant & Virginia Brissman give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Grant & Virginia Brissman's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Grant & Virginia Brissman's largest grantees?
Grant & Virginia Brissman's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Therapy Center of the QC ($10,000), Milan Chamber of Commerce ($10,000) and Milan Christian Food Pantry ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Grant & Virginia Brissman?
Grant & Virginia Brissman reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $224K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $230K (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.
What does Grant & Virginia Brissman fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The foundation states that it conducts no activity other than making direct gifts to applicants and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grant & Virginia Brissman?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through applications available on its website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Grant & Virginia Brissman's EIN?
Grant & Virginia Brissman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3600590. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Grant & Virginia Brissman accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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