The Brennan Charitable Foundation Inc
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
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 41 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
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
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
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's University Queens, NY | Charity | $350,000 |
| East End Hospice Westhampton Beach, NY | Charity | $230,000 |
| Women's Care Center Fort Pierce, FL | Charity | $200,000 |
| The Inn Hempstead, NY | Charity | $100,000 |
| Peconic Bay Medical Center Foundation Riverhead, NY | Charity | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,715,347 | $514,562 | $914,343 | $905,000 | 5 | $905,000 | $14,562 | $330,529 |
| 2023 | $5,812,502 | $501,388 | $330,987 | $310,000 | 6 | $310,000 | $496,284 | $279,368 |
| 2022 | $5,887,097 | $5,131,687 | $1,226,059 | $1,219,000 | 8 | $1,219,000 | $1,200,229 | $273,257 |
| 2021 | $976,495 | $8 | $322,065 | $316,200 | 12 | $316,375 | $326,162 | $47,261 |
| 2020 | $1,044,940 | $14 | $302,844 | $301,000 | 10 | — | $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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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