John & Margaret Brennan Trust
John & Margaret Brennan Trust is a private foundation, based in Johnston, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $97K.
John & Margaret Brennan Trust at a glance
In short: John & Margaret Brennan Trust gave $69K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,154
- -20.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,644
- -20.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,872
- Total assets
- $1,407,696
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (43% 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 John & Margaret Brennan Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Hampshire Catholic Charities ($10K). Together the top 8 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How John & Margaret Brennan Trust gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $69K (2025) to $116K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Catholic Charities Manchester, NH | Unrestricted Gift | $9,872 |
| New Horizons for New Hampshire Inc Manchester, NH | Unrestricted Gift | $9,872 |
| Society for Propagation of Faith Braintree, MA | Unrestricted Gift | $9,872 |
| Care Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted Gift | $9,872 |
| Covenant House New York, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $9,872 |
| Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $9,872 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $9,872 |
| St Patrick Church Lowell, MA | Unrestricted Gift | $50 |
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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 | $1,407,696 | $116,852 | $102,165 | $69,154 | 8 | $79,649 | $97,037 | $95,354 |
| 2024 | $1,392,584 | $151,914 | $116,709 | $86,710 | 8 | $96,920 | $132,750 | $90,901 |
| 2023 | $1,357,696 | $88,630 | $105,443 | $78,583 | 8 | $88,031 | $71,134 | $82,182 |
| 2022 | $1,374,636 | $115,970 | $148,885 | $115,855 | 8 | $125,749 | $97,568 | $84,957 |
| 2021 | $1,392,683 | $221,682 | $123,993 | $92,982 | 8 | $103,693 | $201,018 | $96,161 |
| 2020 | $1,296,969 | $78,841 | $125,109 | $96,266 | 8 | — | $61,596 | $84,615 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John & Margaret Brennan Trust reported a distributable amount of $95K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John & Margaret Brennan Trust's only listed officer is Citizens Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Citizens Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$19K (2020) → $19K (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 $19K, to Citizens Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John & Margaret Brennan Trust
How much does John & Margaret Brennan Trust give each year?
John & Margaret Brennan Trust gave $69K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $87K across 8 grants.
What is John & Margaret Brennan Trust's typical grant size?
John & Margaret Brennan Trust's median grant in 2025 was $9,872, and its average grant was $8,644, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John & Margaret Brennan Trust give grants?
John & Margaret Brennan Trust's top state is New York, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Hampshire (29%) and Massachusetts (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Manchester, NH (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does John & Margaret Brennan Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John & Margaret Brennan Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John & Margaret Brennan Trust's largest grantees?
John & Margaret Brennan Trust's largest 2025 grantees include New Hampshire Catholic Charities ($9,872), New Horizons for New Hampshire Inc ($9,872) and Society for Propagation of Faith ($9,872), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John & Margaret Brennan Trust?
John & Margaret Brennan Trust reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (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 is John & Margaret Brennan Trust's EIN?
John & Margaret Brennan Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-6125090. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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