The Brimstone Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $137K. Net investment income was $76K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
-5.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$137K
+42.8% YoY
Grant Count
11
+10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+29.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brimstone Fund reported a distributable amount of $97K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About The Brimstone Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Brimstone Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $137K. Net investment income was $76K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,465,041 | $1,542,118 | $1,592,511 |
| Revenue | $85,976 | $72,384 | $108,933 |
| Expenses | $153,053 | $111,777 | $121,926 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $138,845 | $96,095 | $103,090 |
| Net Investment Income | $75,768 | $62,702 | $98,617 |
| Distributable Amount | $96,790 | $91,385 | $93,953 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Global Fund for Children ($20,000), Oxfam America ($20,000), National Resources Defence Council ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE ADVOCACY PROJECT WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT THE ORG. MISSION OF SUPPORTING COMMUNITY CAMPAINGERS WITH INFORMATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN THEIR WORK FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, HUMAN RIGHTS AND PEACE. | $5,000 |
| DUNBARTON CONCERTS WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT INNER CITY/INNER CHILD, A PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOL LITERACY DEVELOPMENT. | $5,000 |
| GLOBAL FUND FOR CHILDREN WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT THIS ORGANIZATIONS MISSION OF ADVANCING THE DIGNITY OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WORLDWIDE | $20,000 |
| JFK CENTER FOR THE ARTS ARLINGTON, VA | TO SUPPORT KENNEDY CENTER EDUCATION PROGRAMS. | $5,000 |
| THE ORION SOCIETY GREAT BARRINGTON, MA | TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THIS ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| OXFAM AMERICA BOSTON, MA | TO SUPPORT THIS ORGANIZATIONS MISSION OF CREATING LASTING SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL POVERTY, HUNGER, AND SOCIAL INJUSTICE | $20,000 |
| GIRL DETERMINED CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | TO SUPPORT ORG THAT FOSTERS REAL CHANGE FOR ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN BURMA WHO ARE AT RISK OF EXTREME POVERTY, SCHOOL DROPOUT, TRAFFICKING AND HIV INFECTION | $15,000 |
| GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO SUPPORT THE ORGS MISSION OF ADVOCATING FOR AND DEFENDING WOMEN'S HUMAN RIGHTS. | $15,000 |
| NATIONAL RESOURCES DEFENCE COUNCIL NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THIS ORG'S MISSION OF ADVOCATING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. | $20,000 |
| GLOBAL GIVING WASHINGTON, DC | TO USE THIS ORGANIZATION'S PLATFORM TO SUPPORT A WORLD WIDE GROUP OF SMALL COMMUNITY BASED PROJECTS WITH A STRONG ART COMPONENT | $17,100 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRISTY WEST | Trustee | 3 | — |
| MELISSA RYAN | Trustee | 3 | $4,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Brimstone Fund?
The Brimstone Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Brimstone Fund?
As of 2024, The Brimstone Fund holds $1.5M in total assets with $86K in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $137K in 2024.
Where does The Brimstone Fund operate?
The Brimstone Fund has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Montana, New York, Virginia.
What size grants does The Brimstone Fund award?
In 2024, The Brimstone Fund awarded 11 grants totaling $137K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Brimstone Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Brimstone Fund reported a distributable amount of $97K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Brimstone Fund's EIN?
The Brimstone Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7811366. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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