Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust
The Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 grants included support for Jewish community organizations, education, health, human services, and arts organizations.
Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust gave $843K across 106 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Georgia. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $843,458
- +43.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 106
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,957
- +39.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $7,329,151
- +10.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (17 of 80, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Inc ($342K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $676K.
Grant Size Distribution
551 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 542 grants of 551 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, followed by New York (7%), South Carolina (4%), Colorado (3%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 106 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 80 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 66% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 205% 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 $398K (2019) to $843K (2025). In 2025 it made 106 grants totaling $843K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA | Capital Campaign | $300,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA | Partners fund 2024 | $100,000 |
| Woodward Academy Inc College Park, GA | Woodward Fund and the Chapel Garden Pavilion honoring Dr. Stuart Gulley | $50,000 |
| Jewish Grandparents Network Inc Anderson, SC | 2024 Annual fund | $36,000 |
| Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA | Golf Tournament, book festival, annual fund, Lisa F. Brill Institute for Jewsish learning, Habima Theater, and Camp Scholarship (Angels) Fund | $36,000 |
| Jewish Community Centers Assoc of North America New York, NY | 2024 JccMaccabi Games fund | $25,000 |
| Vail Health Services Foundation Vail, CO | Integrated Behavioral Health | $20,000 |
| Jewish Community Centers Assoc of North America New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| The Giving Kitchen Initiative Inc Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted, photography, and decorative arts funds | $14,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,329,151 | $1,589,154 | $903,247 | $843,458 | 106 | $856,922 | $1,559,929 | $417,641 |
| 2024 | $6,643,244 | $226,165 | $631,062 | $586,116 | 103 | $599,316 | $196,819 | $417,084 |
| 2023 | $7,048,141 | $191,680 | $582,692 | $527,787 | 105 | $553,313 | $164,901 | $404,385 |
| 2022 | $7,439,153 | $959,497 | $717,074 | $651,890 | 117 | $671,640 | $927,018 | $459,356 |
| 2021 | $7,196,230 | $1,389,001 | $630,448 | $579,916 | 120 | — | $927,844 | $439,401 |
| 2020 | $6,432,127 | $1,522,719 | $619,336 | $560,235 | 124 | — | $198,119 | $365,559 |
| 2019 | $5,528,744 | $1,367,486 | $460,016 | $398,371 | 108 | — | $1,313,043 | $307,340 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $418K 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 trust is available here. Its grants show support for organizations whose work includes Jewish community life, education, health, emergency assistance for food service workers, and the arts. For example, the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta says its mission is to foster a vibrant greater Atlanta Jewish community through programs and services that promote meaningful connections and Jewish values. Woodward Academy describes its work as providing college-preparatory education for students from pre-K through grade 12. The Woodruff Arts Center says it aims to inspire, create, support, and celebrate arts and education for diverse audiences.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 106 grants totaling $843,458. Grants ranged from $100 to $300,000, with a median grant of $1,800. Among its largest awards were $300,000 to the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta for a capital campaign, $100,000 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta for its Partners Fund, and $50,000 to Woodward Academy for its Woodward Fund and Chapel Garden Pavilion. Other notable grants included $36,000 to Jewish Grandparents Network for its 2024 Annual Fund, $25,000 to the Jewish Community Centers Association of North America for the 2024 JCC Maccabi Games fund, and $20,000 to Vail Health Services Foundation for Integrated Behavioral Health.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jonathan Brill, Lisa F. Brill, Matt Brill, and Ronald Brill as trustees.
Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jonathan Brill
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa F Brill
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Brill
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Brill
Trustee
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust
How much does Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust give each year?
Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust gave $843K across 106 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $586K across 103 grants.
What is Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,800, and its average grant was $7,957, across 106 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust that year got $2K on average.
Where does Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust give grants?
Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust gives mostly in Georgia: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (55 grants), New York, NY (9 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Vail, CO (3 grants).
Does Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (58 of 106) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (9 grants) and "Hurricane Relief Efforts" (3 grants).
Who are Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Inc ($342,450 across 4 grants), Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Inc ($122,000 across 6 grants) and Woodward Academy Inc ($52,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust?
Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $857K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $418K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is available here. Its grants show support for organizations whose work includes Jewish community life, education, health, emergency assistance for food service workers, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust's EIN?
Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6275452. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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