The Brian R Marlowe Foundation
The Brian R Marlowe Foundation is a private foundation, based in Teaneck, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $60K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Brian R Marlowe Foundation at a glance
In short: The Brian R Marlowe Foundation gave $5K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $595), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,760
- -24.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $595
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $215
- Total assets
- $60,085
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Brian R Marlowe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Emanuel ($2K). Together the top 8 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Brian R Marlowe Foundation gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 157% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $14K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Emanuel New York, NY | Charitable - Religious Charity | $2,150 |
| Yi of Fort Lee Fort Lee, NJ | Charitable - Religious Charity | $1,500 |
| Alpine Learning Center Teaneck, NJ | Charitable - a Comprehensive ABA Therapy Center | $250 |
| Sharron Miller Academy for the Performing Arts Montclair, NJ | Charitable - an Arts Education Organization | $250 |
| The Blue Card New York, NY | Charitable - Financial Assistance for Holocaust Survivors | $180 |
| Camp Hasc Brooklyn, NY | Charitable - Supporting Camp for Special Needs | $180 |
| United States Holocaust Museum Washington DC, DC | Charitable - Museum | $150 |
| Moma New York, NY | Charitable - to Support Museum | $100 |
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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 | $60,085 | $2,281 | $5,510 | $4,760 | 8 | $4,760 | $2,281 | $3,035 |
| 2024 | $63,114 | $2,100 | $6,721 | $6,339 | 12 | $6,339 | $1,918 | $3,233 |
| 2023 | $67,935 | $2,964 | $15,976 | $14,170 | 11 | $14,170 | $2,008 | $3,681 |
| 2022 | $80,893 | $-718 | $10,175 | $7,976 | 16 | $7,976 | $1,199 | $4,396 |
| 2021 | $91,786 | $9,436 | $14,923 | $12,134 | 20 | $12,134 | $3,450 | $5,413 |
| 2020 | $97,273 | $619 | $16,908 | $14,020 | 24 | — | $671 | $5,207 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brian R Marlowe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Brian R Marlowe Foundation is led by Brian R. Marlowe, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian R. Marlowe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Brian R Marlowe Foundation
How much does The Brian R Marlowe Foundation give each year?
The Brian R Marlowe Foundation gave $5K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 12 grants.
What is The Brian R Marlowe Foundation's typical grant size?
The Brian R Marlowe Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $215, and its average grant was $595, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Brian R Marlowe Foundation give grants?
The Brian R Marlowe Foundation gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Brian R Marlowe Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Brian R Marlowe Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Brian R Marlowe Foundation's largest grantees?
The Brian R Marlowe Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation Emanuel ($2,150), Yi of Fort Lee ($1,500) and Alpine Learning Center ($250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Brian R Marlowe Foundation?
The Brian R Marlowe Foundation reported $60K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Brian R Marlowe Foundation's EIN?
The Brian R Marlowe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6865828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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