McBrier Foundation
McBrier Foundation is a private foundation, based in Erie, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $38K.
McBrier Foundation at a glance
In short: McBrier Foundation gave $38K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,500
- +87.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -41.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,357
- +221.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who McBrier Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Erie Yacht Club Foundation ($10K). Together the top 7 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How McBrier Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $43K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Erie Yacht Club Foundation Erie, PA | General Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Mercy Center for Women Erie, PA | General Operating Fund | $7,500 |
| Erie Philharmonic Orchestra Erie, PA | General Operating Fund | $7,500 |
| Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH | General Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| Creative Community Connectors Erie, PA | General Operating Fund | $2,500 |
| The Jefferson Society Erie, PA | General Operating Fund | $2,500 |
| Maria House Project Erie, PA | General Operating Fund | $2,500 |
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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 | — | $52 | $40,364 | $37,500 | 7 | $37,500 | — | $1,194 |
| 2023 | $40,312 | $34,218 | $20,676 | $20,000 | 12 | $20,000 | $33,558 | $1,634 |
| 2022 | $26,770 | $759 | $16,086 | $15,000 | 10 | $15,000 | $194 | $2,286 |
| 2021 | $42,097 | $29,519 | $44,266 | $42,600 | 25 | $42,600 | $28,957 | $4,416 |
| 2020 | $56,844 | $32,467 | $31,681 | $31,000 | 14 | — | $12,147 | $4,586 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McBrier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McBrier Foundation is led by James McBrier, President on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James McBrier
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Blossom P. McBrier (2020–2021) — President
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 McBrier Foundation
How much does McBrier Foundation give each year?
McBrier Foundation gave $38K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 12 grants.
What is McBrier Foundation's typical grant size?
McBrier Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,357, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McBrier Foundation give grants?
McBrier Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Erie, PA (6 grants).
Does McBrier Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of McBrier Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McBrier Foundation's largest grantees?
McBrier Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Erie Yacht Club Foundation ($10,000), Mercy Center for Women ($7,500) and Erie Philharmonic Orchestra ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is McBrier Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, McBrier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is McBrier Foundation's EIN?
McBrier Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1113448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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