Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer
Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer is a private foundation based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable, educational, and religious organizations, with all reported grant dollars going to recipients in Iowa.
Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer at a glance
In short: Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer gave $570K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Iowa. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $569,509
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,501
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $36,509
- Total assets
- $7,337,255
- -2.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% 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 Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4612 Black Oak Ct Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Phone: (319) 378-1064
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Worker House ($50K). Together the top 10 received $462K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 82 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $31K repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $352K (2023) to $570K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $570K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Worker House Cedar Rapids, IA | To Support Established Charitable, Education or Religious Organizations. | $50,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Police Protective Charity Cedar Rapids, IA | To Support Established Charitable, Education or Religious Organizations. | $50,000 |
| CR Community School District Food Pantry Cedar Rapids, IA | To Support Established Charitable, Education or Religious Organizations. | $50,000 |
| Green Square Meals Cedar Rapids, IA | To Support Established Charitable, Education or Religious Organizations. | $50,000 |
| I Know Jack Foundation Cedar Rapids, IA | To Support Established Charitable, Education or Religious Organizations. | $50,000 |
| Matthew 25 Cedar Rapids, IA | To Support Established Charitable, Education or Religious Organizations. | $50,000 |
| St Lukes Foundation Davenport, IA | To Support Established Charitable, Education or Religious Organizations. | $50,000 |
| Kirkwood Foundation Cedar Rapids, IA | To Support Established Charitable, Education or Religious Organizations. | $50,000 |
| Newbo City Market Cedar Rapids, IA | To Support Established Charitable, Education or Religious Organizations. | $36,509 |
| Boys & Girls Club Cedar Rapids, IA | To Support Established Charitable, Education or Religious Organizations. | $25,000 |
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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 | $7,337,255 | $578,635 | $744,844 | $569,509 | 17 | $573,350 | $399,716 | $598,036 |
| 2024 | $7,494,259 | $223,563 | $698,219 | $522,000 | 17 | $522,000 | $172,330 | $580,915 |
| 2023 | $7,968,640 | $1,018,479 | $490,454 | $352,000 | 14 | $352,000 | $880,024 | $529,049 |
| 2022 | $7,440,615 | $80,321 | $499,034 | $400,000 | 13 | $400,000 | $180,308 | $563,465 |
| 2021 | $7,859,328 | $981,960 | $551,446 | $416,000 | 21 | $416,000 | $869,062 | $572,587 |
| 2020 | $7,428,814 | $385,462 | $619,194 | $500,843 | 23 | — | $275,571 | $517,264 |
| 2019 | $7,662,546 | $331,704 | $571,158 | $450,000 | 23 | — | $224,430 | $476,224 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer reported a distributable amount of $598K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as cancer treatment and research, community health care, emergency relief, food access, community development, and economic development. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions: I Know Jack Foundation says it raises funds for cancer treatment and research in the community; Community Health Free Clinic says it provides access to compassionate health care; and NewBo City Market says it fosters economic development by supporting entrepreneurs and artists.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $569,509. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median of $36,509. Among the listed recipients, grants included $50,000 each to Catholic Worker House, Cedar Rapids Police Protective Charity, CR Community School District Food Pantry, Green Square Meals, I Know Jack Foundation, Matthew 25, St. Lukes Foundation, and Kirkwood Foundation; $36,509 to NewBo City Market; and $25,000 each to Boys & Girls Club, Helping Hands, and Mission of Hope.
Grantees describe a range of community services. Matthew 25 describes its vision as thriving, connected communities where people are valued and neighbors live healthy, nourished lives. Mission of Hope describes itself as a Christ-centered ministry providing emergency relief, restoration, and development services to formerly incarcerated people, people experiencing homelessness or addiction, and others in need. Iowa Giving Crew, which received $20,000, says it raises funds and marshals resources to serve people in need throughout the community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary D. Ernst as president and treasurer; Germaine Buresh as secretary; and Patrick Courtney and D. Buresh as directors.
Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer is led by Gary D. Ernst, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary D. Ernst
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
D. Buresh
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Courtney
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Germaine Buresh
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Ernst (2019–2021) — Vice President
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 Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer
How much does Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer give each year?
Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer gave $570K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $522K across 17 grants.
What is Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer's typical grant size?
Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer's median grant in 2025 was $36,509, and its average grant was $33,501, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer that year got $50K on average.
Where does Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer give grants?
Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cedar Rapids, IA (16 grants).
Does Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer's largest grantees?
Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Worker House ($50,000), Cedar Rapids Police Protective Charity ($50,000) and CR Community School District Food Pantry ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer?
Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $573K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $598K (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 does Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as cancer treatment and research, community health care, emergency relief, food access, community development, and economic development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer's EIN?
Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3667970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 22, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/maurice-paul-and-glennys-brimmer-morg_b3534059bc224b7ca36d3e84cd9bb037
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