The Brink Foundation
The Brink Foundation is a private foundation, based in Odessa, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $180K.
The Brink Foundation at a glance
In short: The Brink Foundation gave $180K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $179,500
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,917
- +41.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,250
- Total assets
- $2,156,539
- -15.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (92% 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 Brink Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation Inc ($80K). Together the top 6 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 32 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Brink Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 356% 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 $114K (2022) to $223K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation Inc Tampa, FL | Genl Oper Support | $80,000 |
| Humane Society of Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | Genl Oper Support | $60,000 |
| Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | Genl Oper Support | $15,000 |
| School Distr-Hillsctny Tampa, FL | Genl Oper. Support | $13,500 |
| Buddy Baseball Temple Terrace, FL | Genl Oper Support | $10,000 |
| USF Foundation Tampa, FL | Genl Oper Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,156,539 | $358,986 | $754,832 | $179,500 | 6 | $634,930 | $178,464 |
| 2023 | $2,546,623 | $343,356 | $722,262 | $169,108 | 8 | $633,469 | $186,718 |
| 2022 | $2,936,905 | $-174,801 | $634,774 | $113,784 | 5 | $482,262 | $222,608 |
| 2021 | $3,746,128 | $552,412 | $834,814 | $223,424 | 8 | $223,424 | $259,793 |
| 2020 | $4,240,815 | $432,225 | $732,688 | $145,152 | 5 | — | $306,393 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brink Foundation reported a distributable amount of $178K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Brink Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bryan Brink
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$77K (2020) → $85K (2024)
Christopher Brink
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$33K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Linda Brink
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$29K (2020) → $29K (2024)
Charles Brink
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jose Colindres
Chief Operat
On filings since 2020
$130K (2020) → $179K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $179K, to Jose Colindres (Chief Operat). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Brink Foundation
How much does The Brink Foundation give each year?
The Brink Foundation gave $180K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $169K across 8 grants.
What is The Brink Foundation's typical grant size?
The Brink Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,250, and its average grant was $29,917, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Brink Foundation give grants?
The Brink Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (4 grants).
Does The Brink Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Brink Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Genl Oper. Support" (6 grants).
Who are The Brink Foundation's largest grantees?
The Brink Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation Inc ($80,000), Humane Society of Tampa Bay ($60,000) and Gonzaga University ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Brink Foundation?
The Brink Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $635K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $178K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Brink Foundation's EIN?
The Brink Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6441885. 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
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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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