Marlborough Brigham Family Trust
The Marlborough Brigham Family Trust is a private foundation based in Marlborough, Massachusetts. It supports charitable programs and activities that directly benefit the Marlborough community, including work by nonprofits in Marlborough and surrounding communities.
Marlborough Brigham Family Trust at a glance
In short: Marlborough Brigham Family Trust gave $54K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $53,832
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,894
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,077
- Total assets
- $461,258
- +12.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marlborough Brigham Family Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
The trust states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
The trust states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and **does not accept unsolicited requests**. Its website also describes an online application process for nonprofits seeking support for programs and activities directly benefiting Marlborough, with requests of up to $7,000. The website’s 2025 cycle is closed; it required applicants to provide target beneficiaries, program goals, the amount requested, other funding sources, and proof of nonprofit status. Applicants might also be asked for a project budget, 990 forms, leadership information, and an interview.
- Review Cycle
- The website listed 11:30 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025, as the deadline for the 2025 cycle. That cycle is closed.
- Deadline
- The website listed 11:30 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 221, Marlborough, MA 01752
Phone: (508) 460-3484
Website: https://www.brighamtrust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marlborough Brigham Family Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Addiction Referral Center ($5K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s stated focus is the Marlborough community. It invites applications from Marlborough nonprofits and nonprofits in surrounding communities whose programs and activities directly benefit Marlborough. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marlborough Brigham Family Trust open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 195% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2023) to $59K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Addiction Referral Center Marlborough, MA | Support those suffering from substance abuse and health issues. | $5,077 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Metrowest Marlborough, MA | Provides social, educational, physical and cultural programming for boys and girls in the metrowest area. | $5,077 |
| First Church of Marlboro Marlborough, MA | To welcome all to a positive environment for personal and spiritual growth through the worshi of godto welcome all to a positive environment for personal and spiritual growth through the to welcome all to a positive environment for personal and spiritual growth through the worship of god | $5,077 |
| Fresh Start Furniture Bank Hudson, MA | Volunteer charity that collects donations of furniture and distributes it to the community.general donation to support the organization | $5,077 |
| Metrowest Free Medical Program Marlborough, MA | Support the organization's mission of providing health care services to those unable to afford it. | $5,077 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society Marlborough, MA | Foster the power of community & partnerships to feed, clothe,house & heal individuals and families.support their programs of helping people spiritually and those in various forms of need. | $5,077 |
| Team Sharing Marlborough, MA | Provides support and friendship of grieving families while working to raise awareness of substance use disorder and its impact on our communities. | $5,077 |
| Out Metrowest Framingham, MA | Runs social, educational and support meetings for the lgbtq & middle and high school youth. | $4,654 |
| Wayside Inn Foundation Marlborough, MA | Promote early American humanities through hospitality, education, and programming, and continues an innkeeping tradition dating back to 1716. | $4,654 |
| YMCA of Central Mass Worcester, MA | Strengthens the foundation of community through programs and services that support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. | $4,654 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $461,258 | $156,060 | $65,681 | $53,832 | 11 | $57,950 | $148,329 | $29,749 |
| 2023 | $411,377 | $12,274 | $64,737 | $52,416 | 13 | $56,629 | $3,166 | $29,174 |
| 2022 | $423,342 | $135,649 | $72,808 | $57,000 | 14 | $65,016 | $126,857 | $29,810 |
| 2021 | $362,474 | $26,559 | $57,137 | $56,318 | 16 | $56,318 | $26,559 | $33,613 |
| 2020 | $393,052 | $38,904 | $69,187 | $58,500 | 12 | — | $30,903 | $29,621 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marlborough Brigham Family Trust reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Brigham’s will identified organizations with religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes as deserving recipients. The trust’s grantmaking supports programs benefiting the Marlborough community.
Its 2024 recipients included organizations working in areas such as substance-use services, health care, youth programming, food assistance, furniture distribution, LGBTQ+ youth support, and community services. For example, Fresh Start Furniture Bank describes its mission as providing donated and purchased furniture and home goods for free to people in need. Addiction Referral Center says it serves people affected directly or indirectly by addiction, while OUT MetroWest says it builds communities where LGBTQ+ youth thrive. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust gave $53,832 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $4,331 to $5,077, with a median of $5,077.
Notable 2024 grants included $5,077 each to Addiction Referral Center, Boys & Girls Club of MetroWest, First Church of Marlborough, Fresh Start Furniture Bank, MetroWest Free Medical Program, St. Vincent de Paul Society, and Team Sharing. OUT MetroWest, the Wayside Inn Foundation, and the YMCA of Central Massachusetts each received $4,654; United Way Community Cupboard received $4,331.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William F. Brewin Jr. as trustee and treasurer; Stephen Leduc as trustee and chairman; Ron Sanborn, Nancy Cleary, William Dunbar, and Rev. Kazimierz Bem as trustees; and Trish Pope as trustee and secretary.
Marlborough Brigham Family Trust is led by Stephen Leduc, Trustee & Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen Leduc
Trustee & Chairman
Trustee → Trustee & Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Cleary
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trish Pope
Trustee & Secretary
Trustee → Trustee & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Dunbar
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William F. Brewin Jr.
Trustee & Treasurer
Trustee → Trustee & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kazimierz Bem
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Sanborn
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jody O'Brien (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Pastor Joseph Graumann (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Kane (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Marlborough Brigham Family Trust
How much does Marlborough Brigham Family Trust give each year?
Marlborough Brigham Family Trust gave $54K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $52K across 13 grants.
What is Marlborough Brigham Family Trust's typical grant size?
Marlborough Brigham Family Trust's median grant in 2024 was $5,077, and its average grant was $4,894, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marlborough Brigham Family Trust that year got $5K on average.
Where does Marlborough Brigham Family Trust give grants?
Marlborough Brigham Family Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Marlborough, MA (8 grants).
Does Marlborough Brigham Family Trust give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of Marlborough Brigham Family Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marlborough Brigham Family Trust's largest grantees?
Marlborough Brigham Family Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Addiction Referral Center ($5,077), Boys and Girls Club of Metrowest ($5,077) and First Church of Marlboro ($5,077), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marlborough Brigham Family Trust?
Marlborough Brigham Family Trust reported $461K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marlborough Brigham Family Trust fund?
Brigham’s will identified organizations with religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes as deserving recipients. The trust’s grantmaking supports programs benefiting the Marlborough community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marlborough Brigham Family Trust?
The trust states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marlborough Brigham Family Trust's EIN?
Marlborough Brigham Family Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0432438. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marlborough Brigham Family Trust 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Marlborough Brigham Family Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/marlborough-brigham-family-trust-morg_a6e75472f0fb4262810a1bb463984264
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