John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck
John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck is a private foundation based in Boca Grande, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, youth-serving groups, and organizations providing medical or other assistance.
John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck at a glance
In short: John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck gave $225K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Massachusetts. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $225,000
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,429
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,483,490
- -0.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (4 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (75% 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 John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Sandra B Kelley, PO Box Boca Grande, FL 33921
Phone: (413) 536-8510
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American International College ($100K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 124 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Massachusetts recipients received 75% of grant dollars, followed by New Hampshire (7%), Florida (5%), Montana (3%), and Maryland (2%). The listed grants include organizations in Springfield and Boston, Massachusetts; Plymouth and Manchester, New Hampshire; and Immokalee, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 33 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 516% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2019) to $225K (2025). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American International College Springfield, MA | General Funding | $100,000 |
| Springfield Museums Springfield, MA | Provide Educational Experience to Children | $10,000 |
| University Advancement - Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Catholic Reief Services Balitimore, MD | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Diocese of Springfield Mass Springfield, MA | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Guadalupe Center Immokalee, FL | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Inner - City Scholarship Fund Boston, MA | Provide Scholarship to Needy Children | $5,000 |
| Mercy Hospital - Sister Caritas Fund Springfield, MA | Provide Medical Assistance for Infants | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Springfield, MA | Provide Medical Assistance to Children | $5,000 |
| Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH | Provide Financial Assistance to Students | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,483,490 | $248,126 | $248,604 | $225,000 | 35 | $231,907 | $233,068 | $220,006 |
| 2024 | $2,483,968 | $255,815 | $240,795 | $217,500 | 34 | $217,500 | $235,710 | $210,594 |
| 2023 | $2,468,948 | $2,032,231 | $147,703 | $135,000 | 29 | $135,000 | $162,283 | $118,908 |
| 2022 | $239,958 | $24,396 | $40,611 | $36,500 | 13 | $36,500 | $25,761 | $32,554 |
| 2021 | $255,131 | $26,696 | $41,754 | $36,500 | 13 | $36,500 | $26,696 | $26,572 |
| 2020 | $268,128 | $26,086 | $37,676 | $33,000 | 11 | — | $26,086 | $28,039 |
| 2019 | $279,718 | $30,921 | $36,120 | $32,000 | 11 | — | $26,741 | $31,008 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck reported a distributable amount of $220K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for education and scholarships, children and youth, medical assistance, and other charitable purposes.
The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of organizations supported. American International College describes its work as providing access to holistic education in an inclusive environment for a diverse community of learners. Springfield Museums says it cares for art, history, and science collections and makes them accessible for educational, recreational, and informational purposes. Springfield Boys & Girls Club describes its work as helping youth, particularly those from disadvantaged circumstances, develop as responsible citizens and leaders. Guadalupe Center says its mission is to break the cycle of poverty through education for Immokalee children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $225,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $2,500.
The largest award was $100,000 to American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts, for general funding. Other notable grants included $10,000 to Springfield Museums for educational experiences for children and $10,000 to University Advancement – Plymouth State University for general funding. The foundation also awarded $5,000 each to Saint Anselm College for student financial assistance, Springfield Boys & Girls Club for local youth, and Guadalupe Center for general funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists six trustees: John H Breck III, Sandra B Kelley, John M O’Brien III, Anna N Carpenter, William B Carpenter, and John T Kelley.
John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John H. Breck III
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John M. O'Brien III
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sandra B. Kelley
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Anna N. Carpenter
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
John T. Kelley
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
William B. Carpenter
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Susan B. Carpenter (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Barbara N. Breck (2019) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck
How much does John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck give each year?
John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck gave $225K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $218K across 34 grants.
What is John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck's typical grant size?
John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,429, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck that year got $3K on average.
Where does John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck give grants?
John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck gives mostly in Massachusetts: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MA (10 grants), Longmeadow, MA (2 grants) and Whitefish, MT (2 grants).
Does John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck give general operating support?
Yes: 51% of John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck's largest grantees?
John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck's largest 2025 grantees include American International College ($100,000), Springfield Museums ($10,000) and University Advancement - Plymouth State University ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck?
John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $232K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $220K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for education and scholarships, children and youth, medical assistance, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck's EIN?
John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3151304. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does John H Breckjr and Barbara N Breck accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
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