Julia Brink Trust
Julia Brink Trust is a private foundation focused on Environment, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $185K. Net investment income was $275K.
Julia Brink Trust at a glance
In short: Julia Brink Trust gave $185K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $62K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $184,866
- +5.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $61,622
- +5.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $61,622
- Total assets
- $4,010,185
- +2.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Julia Brink Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Riley Children's Foundation ($62K). Together the top 3 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Julia Brink Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+5%). Method
- In 2026 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $157K (2024) to $229K (2021). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Riley Children's Foundation Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $61,622 |
| Crossroads Rehab Center Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $61,622 |
| The Indianapolis Zoological Soc Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $61,622 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,010,185 | $323,796 | $248,300 | $184,866 | 3 | $196,029 | $274,523 | $232,706 |
| 2025 | $3,932,939 | $240,193 | $234,456 | $174,654 | 3 | $185,416 | $192,958 | $221,465 |
| 2024 | $3,930,760 | $181,142 | $209,662 | $156,516 | 3 | $166,431 | $132,763 | $200,717 |
| 2023 | $3,958,376 | $14,812 | $243,253 | $176,472 | 3 | $201,288 | $68,855 | $202,817 |
| 2022 | $4,185,459 | $418,284 | $230,068 | $165,192 | 3 | $193,599 | $372,256 | $235,537 |
| 2021 | $3,997,429 | $24,461 | $300,939 | $228,954 | 3 | — | $63,671 | $208,509 |
| 2020 | $4,276,841 | $526,404 | $253,836 | $201,720 | 3 | — | $496,749 | $204,624 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Julia Brink Trust reported a distributable amount of $233K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Julia Brink Trust's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$43K (2020) → $56K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $56K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Julia Brink Trust
How much does Julia Brink Trust give each year?
Julia Brink Trust gave $185K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $175K across 3 grants.
What is Julia Brink Trust's typical grant size?
Julia Brink Trust's median grant in 2026 was $61,622, and its average grant was $61,622, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Julia Brink Trust give grants?
Julia Brink Trust gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (3 grants).
Does Julia Brink Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Julia Brink Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Julia Brink Trust?
Julia Brink Trust reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $196K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $233K (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 Julia Brink Trust?
Julia Brink Trust is a private foundation focused on Environment, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $4.0M in total assets as of 2026.
What is Julia Brink Trust's EIN?
Julia Brink Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6408534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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