The Brind Foundation
The Brind Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it made 32 grants totaling $138,986, primarily to organizations in Pennsylvania.
The Brind Foundation at a glance
In short: The Brind Foundation gave $139K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $138,986
- -17.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,343
- -20.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $764,305
- -13.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (9 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Brind Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists Ira Brind, Managing Trustee, as the contact. Form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Ira Brind Managing Trustee
Mailing address: 1608 Walnut Street Ste 1400, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 568-3456
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Brind Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Opera Philadelphia ($42K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 157 grants of 159 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 5% to Massachusetts, 2% to Florida, and 1% to California. The largest grants were primarily to Philadelphia-area organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Brind Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 32 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 80% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 350% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2021) to $168K (2023). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $139K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opera Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $41,600 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadephia, PA | Charitable | $30,500 |
| Wistar Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Phila Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Barnes Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Philadelphia Orchestra Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Tanglewood Boston, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Ocean Reef Chapel Foundation Key Largo, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Jacob's Pillow Dance Becket, MA | Charitable | $2,200 |
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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 | $764,305 | $35,428 | $152,438 | $138,986 | 32 | $138,986 | $24,428 | $39,717 |
| 2023 | $881,315 | $52,576 | $186,991 | $168,490 | 31 | $168,490 | $43,063 | $46,093 |
| 2022 | $1,015,730 | $283,327 | $160,991 | $141,905 | 31 | $141,905 | $274,681 | $43,748 |
| 2021 | $893,394 | $342,178 | $88,760 | $77,350 | 29 | $77,350 | $270,255 | $36,588 |
| 2020 | $640,023 | $60,967 | $116,150 | $91,841 | 36 | — | $29,316 | $33,241 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brind Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Opera Philadelphia describes its mission as producing grand opera, presenting a diverse range of repertoire, and providing educational programs. Beyond Celiac says it works with patients and partners to drive diagnosis, advance research, and accelerate discovery of treatments and a cure. The Trevor Project describes its mission as ending suicide among LGBTQ+ young people.
Other 2024 recipients included the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Wistar, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, the Barnes Foundation, and Jefferson University Hospital.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $138,986. Grants ranged from $200 to $41,600, with a median grant of $1,000.
Among the largest grants were $41,600 to Opera Philadelphia, $30,500 to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, $20,000 to Wistar, and $10,000 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. Other grants included $5,000 each to the Barnes Foundation and Jefferson University Hospital, and $3,500 to the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ira Brind and David Brind as Managing Trustees.
The Brind Foundation is led by David Brind, Managing Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Brind
Managing Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ira Brind
Managing Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Brind Foundation
How much does The Brind Foundation give each year?
The Brind Foundation gave $139K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $168K across 31 grants.
What is The Brind Foundation's typical grant size?
The Brind Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,343, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Brind Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Brind Foundation give grants?
The Brind Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (18 grants), Great Barrington, MA (2 grants) and Monterey, MA (2 grants).
Does The Brind Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on The Brind Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (32 grants).
Who are The Brind Foundation's largest grantees?
The Brind Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Opera Philadelphia ($41,600), Philadelphia Museum of Art ($30,500) and Wistar ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Brind Foundation?
The Brind Foundation reported $764K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $139K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Brind Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Opera Philadelphia describes its mission as producing grand opera, presenting a diverse range of repertoire, and providing educational programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Brind Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Brind Foundation's EIN?
The Brind Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7978519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Brind Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-brind-foundation-morg_d597d1f494f5430cbb62c5e042b8973b
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