The Brennan Family Foundation
The Brennan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cutchogue, New York. Established in 1990 by Edward J. Brennan, it supports charitable, educational, and religious institutions.
The Brennan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Brennan Family Foundation gave $377K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state New York. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $376,982
- +16.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,999
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,302,020
- -9.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (6 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (44% 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 The Brennan Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says applications should be submitted in writing and lists Donald P. Brennan as the contact. It states that awards have no restrictions or limitations.
- Contact
Application contact: Donald P Brennan
Mailing address: 1600 South Ocean Boulevard, Manalapan, FL 33462
Phone: (516) 874-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Brennan Family Foundation
Who The Brennan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holy Spirit Catholic Church (Faith Direct) ($51K). Together the top 10 received $344K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 129 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in New York (44%), Florida (39%), and Virginia (16%). The listed 2025 grants include recipients in those states as well as a $1,000 grant to the National Eczema Association in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Brennan Family Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 29 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 442% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $255K (2021) to $405K (2023). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $377K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Spirit Catholic Church (Faith Direct) Lantana, FL | Charitable Contribution | $51,332 |
| The Little Club Scholarship Foundation Inc Gulfstream, FL | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Wow Polo Middleburg, VA | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Elih Foundation Greenport, NY | Charitable Contribution | $48,000 |
| Baruch College New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $44,650 |
| Baptist Health Foundation Boynton Beach, FL | Charitable Contribution | $40,000 |
| RC Church of Sacred Heart Cutchogue, NY | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Cast Southold, NY | Charitable Contribution | $18,000 |
| SUNY Maritime College Bronx, NY | Charitable Contribution | $12,000 |
| Sacred Heart Parish Cutchogue, NY | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,302,020 | $405,921 | $432,559 | $376,982 | 29 | $413,614 | $298,616 | $93,488 |
| 2024 | $1,431,562 | $332,667 | $371,720 | $323,600 | 26 | $362,624 | $327,571 | $95,627 |
| 2023 | $1,679,374 | $526,468 | $444,155 | $404,500 | 24 | $439,213 | $291,650 | $91,518 |
| 2022 | $1,652,151 | $472,827 | $445,488 | $399,530 | 20 | $433,278 | $166,985 | $98,658 |
| 2021 | $1,624,812 | $318,607 | $300,211 | $254,748 | 30 | $288,060 | $313,856 | $117,748 |
| 2020 | $1,606,415 | $383,307 | $407,801 | $367,810 | 27 | — | $374,891 | $111,718 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brennan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K 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 program description gives the mission as “Support, inspire and assist in the development of the minds of our youth.” It also describes an annual review process for contributions.
Grantees supported in 2025 illustrate a range of activities. Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area says its mission is to educate about and advocate for preserving the history, landscape, culture, and scenery of the Northern Virginia Piedmont. Citizens for Fauquier County describes its mission as conservation and preservation of rural Fauquier County. The National Eczema Association describes itself as supporting an eczema community through knowledge, collective action, and the promise of a better future.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $376,982. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $51,332, with a median of $2,500. Among the largest awards were $51,332 to Holy Spirit Catholic Church (Faith Direct) in Lantana, Florida; $50,000 to The Little Club Scholarship Foundation in Gulfstream, Florida; $50,000 to WOW Polo in Middleburg, Virginia; $48,000 to Elih Foundation in Greenport, New York; and $44,650 to Baruch College in New York, New York. The filing lists each of these awards as a charitable contribution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Donald P. Brennan as director, Patricia A. Brennan as vice president, and Eileen B. Oakley as president.
The Brennan Family Foundation is led by Eileen B. Oakley, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eileen B. Oakley
President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$19K (2020) → $28K (2025)
Donald P. Brennan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia A. Brennan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $28K, to Eileen B Oakley (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Brennan Family Foundation
How much does The Brennan Family Foundation give each year?
The Brennan Family Foundation gave $377K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $324K across 26 grants.
What is The Brennan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Brennan Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $12,999, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Brennan Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Brennan Family Foundation give grants?
The Brennan Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (39%) and Virginia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Middleburg, VA (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Cutchogue, NY (3 grants) and Boynton Beach, FL (2 grants).
Who are The Brennan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Brennan Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Holy Spirit Catholic Church (Faith Direct) ($51,332), The Little Club Scholarship Foundation Inc ($50,000) and Wow Polo ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Brennan Family Foundation?
The Brennan Family Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $414K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Brennan Family Foundation fund?
The program description gives the mission as “Support, inspire and assist in the development of the minds of our youth.” It also describes an annual review process for contributions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Brennan Family Foundation?
The 2025 filing says applications should be submitted in writing and lists Donald P. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Brennan Family Foundation's EIN?
The Brennan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3757539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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