Ira E Brink Trust IV
Ira E Brink Trust IV is a private foundation based in Thornton, Colorado. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Ira E Brink Trust IV at a glance
In short: Ira E Brink Trust IV gave $311K across 10 grants in 2020 (avg $31K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $310,760
- Grants made (2020)
- 10
- Average grant
- $31,076
- Median grant
- $31,076
- Primary geography
- California (70% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ira E Brink Trust IV
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This policy is from its 2020 final filing and is not presented as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12000 North Washington Street Suit, Thornton, CO 80241
Phone: (408) 490-2911
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ira E Brink Trust IV funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was United Way of Northern California ($31K). Together the top 10 received $311K.
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
The 2020 grant dollars went to recipients in California (70%), Florida (20%), and Nebraska (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 10 grants totaling $311K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Northern California Redding, CA | Charitable | $31,076 |
| Father Flanagan's Boys Home Office of Gift and Estate Planning Boys Town, NE | Charitable | $31,076 |
| Chico Lodge Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Chico, CA | Charitable | $31,076 |
| The Salvation Army Divisional Secretary Sacramento, CA | Charitable | $31,076 |
| Hanna Boys Center Sonoma, CA | Charitable | $31,076 |
| American Cancer Society Oakland, CA | Charitable | $31,076 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind San Rafael, CA | Charitable | $31,076 |
| Bidwell Memorial Presbyterian Church Chico, CA | Religious | $31,076 |
| American Heart Association St Petersburg, FL | Charitable | $31,076 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | Charitable | $31,076 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $61,369 | $329,462 | $310,760 | 10 | $55,260 | $9,626 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ira E Brink Trust IV reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2020 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants went to organizations including Father Flanagan’s Boys’ Home, whose stated mission is “Changing the way America cares for children and families,” and Guide Dogs for the Blind, which says it “empowers lives by creating exceptional partnerships between people, dogs, and communities.”
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation gave $310,760 through 10 grants. Each grant was $31,076.
Recipients included United Way of Northern in Redding, California ($31,076); Father Flanagan’s Boys’ Home in Boys Town, Nebraska ($31,076); Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael, California ($31,076); and the American Heart Association in St. Petersburg, Florida ($31,076).
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ira E Brink Trust IV is led by Bannk Of The West, Trustee on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Bannk Of The West
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
4 hrs/week
$4K (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $4K, to Bannk of the West (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ira E Brink Trust IV
How much does Ira E Brink Trust IV give each year?
Ira E Brink Trust IV gave $311K across 10 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Ira E Brink Trust IV's typical grant size?
Ira E Brink Trust IV's median grant in 2020 was $31,076, and its average grant was $31,076, across 10 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ira E Brink Trust IV give grants?
Ira E Brink Trust IV gives mostly in California: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and Nebraska (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chico, CA (2 grants).
Does Ira E Brink Trust IV give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Ira E Brink Trust IV's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants).
Who are Ira E Brink Trust IV's largest grantees?
Ira E Brink Trust IV's largest 2020 grantees include United Way of Northern California ($31,076), Father Flanagan's Boys Home Office of Gift and Estate Planning ($31,076) and Chico Lodge Benevolent Protective Order of Elks ($31,076), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Ira E Brink Trust IV fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ira E Brink Trust IV?
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Ira E Brink Trust IV required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Ira E Brink Trust IV reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ira E Brink Trust IV's EIN?
Ira E Brink Trust IV's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6588351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Ira E Brink Trust IV accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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