Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation
The Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation is a private foundation based in Silverton, Oregon. Its 2023 filing describes charitable activity that includes scholarships in aviation and maritime transportation and contributions to qualified tax-exempt organizations.
Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation at a glance
In short: Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation gave $68K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Idaho. 86% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,850
- +239.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +285.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,513
- -12.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,203,014
- +53.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 86% first-time grantees (12 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (34% 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 Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Application contact: Pinky And Joe Brier Foundation
Mailing address: 17926 Abiqua Rd Ne, Silverton, OR 97381
Phone: (503) 873-7575
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Land and Sea Aviation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Organizations only. It also paid 10 individual scholarships ($48,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho (34%), California (31%), and Montana (15%). Washington and Alaska each received 7%. The listed grants also include recipients in Oregon and Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation open to new grantees?
86%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 14 grantees (86%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $175. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $175 repeat.
- 7% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 128% 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 $19K (2023) to $77K (2020). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $48,000 |
| Land and Sea Aviation Anchorage, AK | Scholarship Manueala Marie Joy | $5,000 |
| Grand Guardian Council Jobs Daughte Wilsonville, OR | Scholarship for Girls Scholarship D | $2,500 |
| Dignity Health Foundation San Bernardino, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Childhood Cancer Foundation Loma Linda, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities San Bernardino, CA | Sponsorship for Music Brings Hope 20 | $1,000 |
| Redlands Conservancy Redlands, CA | Chicago Colony Donation | $1,000 |
| Convoy of Hope Springfield, MO | Donation | $1,000 |
| St Mary Medical Center Long Beach, CA | Donation | $750 |
| Victoriano Elementary Library Moreno Valley, CA | Library Donation | $750 |
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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 | $1,203,014 | $540,629 | $95,671 | $67,850 | 27 | $67,850 | $55,400 | $53,077 |
| 2024 | $784,267 | $34,034 | $70,808 | $20,000 | 7 | $20,000 | $26,292 | — |
| 2023 | $821,041 | $30,320 | $30,412 | $19,000 | 7 | $19,000 | $20,633 | — |
| 2021 | $849,238 | $60,836 | $81,966 | $61,750 | 15 | — | $50,989 | — |
| 2020 | $847,960 | $37,181 | $89,594 | $77,000 | 20 | — | $27,754 | — |
| 2019 | $900,373 | $80,788 | $75,171 | $47,350 | 11 | — | $71,112 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing identifies scholarships in aviation and maritime transportation as a direct charitable activity. Its 2025 grants also included scholarships and contributions to tax-exempt organizations.
Among the organizations it supported in 2025, the Childhood Cancer Foundation describes its mission as providing emotional, social, educational, and financial assistance to families affected by childhood cancer. The Redlands Conservancy says it works to preserve Redlands’ historic built environment and conserve natural and agricultural environments. The Redlands Art Association describes its mission as enriching lives and promoting a vibrant society through visual arts. The University of Redlands says it welcomes, educates, and empowers a diverse community of learners. Convoy of Hope describes itself as a faith-based organization focused on feeding the world through children’s feeding initiatives, community outreach, disaster response, and strategic partners.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $67,850. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $2,500. Examples include $5,000 awards for scholarships to an individual recipient High School and an individual recipient in Idaho, and a $2,500 scholarship for girls to the Grand Guardian Council Jobs Daughte in Oregon. The foundation also gave $2,500 to the Childhood Cancer Foundation, $1,000 each to Convoy of Hope and the Redlands Conservancy, $500 to the Redlands Art Association, and $250 to the University of Redlands.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing says to contact the foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Kohl as President/CE, Wilfrid Lemann as Treasurer/CF, and Sandra Pinkert as Secretary.
Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation is led by Michael S. Kohl, President on filings since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael S. Kohl
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Pinkert
Secretary
Vice President & Secretary → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wilfrid Lemann
Treasurer
CFO → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mike Kohl (2023–2024) — 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 Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation
How much does Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation give each year?
Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation gave $68K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 7 grants.
What is Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation's typical grant size?
Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,513, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation give grants?
Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation's top state is Idaho, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (31%) and Montana (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Redlands, CA (4 grants), San Bernardino, CA (3 grants), Yucaipa, CA (2 grants) and Long Beach, CA (2 grants).
Does Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (8 grants).
Who are Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation's largest grantees?
Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Land and Sea Aviation ($5,000), Grand Guardian Council Jobs Daughte ($2,500) and Dignity Health Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 10 individual scholarships ($48,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation?
Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies scholarships in aviation and maritime transportation as a direct charitable activity. Its 2025 grants also included scholarships and contributions to tax-exempt organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation?
Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation's EIN?
Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1310964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Pinky and Joe Brier Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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