The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Floral Park, NY EIN: 11-3374432

The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Floral Park, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $905K. Net investment income was $15K.

The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc gave $905K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $181K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$905,000
+191.9% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
5
-16.7% vs 2023
Average grant
$181,000
+250.3% vs 2023
Median grant
$200,000
Total assets
$6,715,347
+15.5% vs 2023
Primary geography
New York (78% 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 The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

St John's University: $350KSt John's University$350KEast End Hospice: $230KEast End Hospice$230KWomen's Care Center: $200KWomen's Care Center$200KThe Inn: $100KThe Inn$100KPeconic Bay Medical Center Foundation: $25KPeconic Bay Medical CenterFoundation$25K

The largest 2024 recipient was St John's University ($350K). Together the top 5 received $905K.

Grant Size Distribution

41 grants across all recorded years

29<$50K3$50–100K7$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 41 (71%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

Westhampton BeachBrooklynHempsteadQueensRiverheadJamaicaBronxFort PierceNorth Palm BeachChappaquaFort LaunderdaleLarchmontMineolaUniondale

How The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving grew 186% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 274% of 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

$0$500K$1M$1.5M10 grants2020 12 grants2021 8 grants2022 6 grants2023 5 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $301K (2020) to $1.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $905K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
St John's University Queens, NYCharity$350,000
East End Hospice Westhampton Beach, NYCharity$230,000
Women's Care Center Fort Pierce, FLCharity$200,000
The Inn Hempstead, NYCharity$100,000
Peconic Bay Medical Center Foundation Riverhead, NYCharity$25,000
Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$6,715,347$514,562$914,343$905,0005$905,000$14,562$330,529
2023$5,812,502$501,388$330,987$310,0006$310,000$496,284$279,368
2022$5,887,097$5,131,687$1,226,059$1,219,0008$1,219,000$1,200,229$273,257
2021$976,495$8$322,065$316,20012$316,375$326,162$47,261
2020$1,044,940$14$302,844$301,00010—$272,650$48,027

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $331K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc is led by John O Brennan, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • John O Brennan

    President

    President & Secretary → President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marybeth B MaGee

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul F Brennan

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Anita M Brennan (2020–2022) — Treasurer

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 The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc

How much does The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc gave $905K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $310K across 6 grants.

What is The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $200,000, and its average grant was $181,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?

The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (22%).

Does The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (5 grants).

Who are The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St John's University ($350,000), East End Hospice ($230,000) and Women's Care Center ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc?

The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $905K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $331K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3374432. 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

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders that support many of the same organizations

The Francesco and Mary Giambelli Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

The Francesco and Mary Giambelli Foundation funds Italian culture, education and scholarships, healthcare and medical research, food assistance, and other charitable work, with most grants going to New York organizations. In 2024, grants ranged from $830 to $200,000, with a median of $17,500. It funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests; proposals are submitted only by invitation.

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Assets

$26.4M

Grants

66

Total Given

$1.8M

Mutual of America Foundation

New York, NY

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$136K

Grants

539

Total Given

$839K

The Ford Foundation

New York, NY

The Ford Foundation funds organizations and initiatives working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work on civic engagement, civil rights, climate justice, disability rights, and technology and society. In 2024, its grants ranged from $45 to $15 million, with a median of $100,000, supporting work in the U.S. and internationally. It says most grants are identified by the foundation and it does not accept unsolicited proposals by mail, email, or phone; limited opportunities may be offered separately.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$17.5B

Grants

4,007

Total Given

$844.7M

Knights of Columbus Charities Inc

New Haven, CT

Knights of Columbus Charities supports religious, charitable, educational, and scientific work, including pregnancy resource centers, service members, children, disaster relief, refugees, and people in need. In 2024, it made 127 grants, with a median award of $18,500 and grants ranging from $5,500 to $576,823; funding went to organizations in multiple U.S. states and also supports relief abroad. It describes a specific request process for qualifying ASAP donations to pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes; no broader unsolicited-request policy is stated.

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

Assets

$24.1M

Grants

127

Total Given

$5.9M

John Gogian Family Foundation

Torrance, CA

The John Gogian Family Foundation supports Los Angeles County community organizations serving people with developmental disabilities, vulnerable seniors, and vulnerable youth. Its 2024 grants typically ranged from $37,500 to $175,000, with a median of $75,000; it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The 2024 filing is marked as a final return, suggesting it may have ended grantmaking.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

—

Grants

39

Total Given

$3.4M

Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc

Princeton, NJ

The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.

Assets

$83.3M

Grants

144

Total Given

$67.7M

More similar funders

More Funders in New York

The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open

Figures come from The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.

The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?