The Brush Family Foundation Inc
The Brush Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $219K. Net investment income was $39K.
The Brush Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Brush Family Foundation Inc gave $219K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $218,750
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,344
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $1,303,669
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (63% 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 Brush Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys a Girls Club MVY ($63K). Together the top 8 received $219K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 25 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Brush Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 237% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 226% 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 $5K (2020) to $334K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $219K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys a Girls Club MVY Edgartown, MA | After School, Summer Programs | $62,500 |
| Island Autism Group Inc West Tisbury, MA | Services to Autistic Children | $50,000 |
| MV Youth Chilmark, MA | Expansion Grants/Scholarhips | $26,250 |
| University of Pa- Soccer Annual FD Philadelphia, PA | Penn Athletics | $20,000 |
| Ubuntu Pathways New York, NY | Community Transformation | $15,000 |
| Harlem Lacrosse New York, NY | Special Education Programs | $15,000 |
| WJ Brennan Center for Justice Inc New York, NY | To Defend Democracy | $15,000 |
| National Redistricting Foundation Washington, DC | Voting Rights | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,303,669 | $1,328,983 | $223,035 | $218,750 | 8 | $223,035 | $39,377 | $98,524 |
| 2023 | $978,321 | $298,270 | $206,543 | $206,150 | 7 | $206,543 | $34,375 | $51,462 |
| 2022 | $948,357 | $513,082 | $333,999 | $333,749 | 6 | $333,749 | $78,977 | $48,701 |
| 2021 | $1,168,002 | $1,279,800 | $65,000 | $65,000 | 3 | $65,000 | $110 | $33,404 |
| 2020 | $27,291 | — | $5,000 | $5,000 | 1 | — | — | $1,467 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brush Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $99K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Brush Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David M. Brush
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen Brush
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katherine Brush
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ryan Brush
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Austin Brush
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Elena Bruxh
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2022
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 Brush Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Brush Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Brush Family Foundation Inc gave $219K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $206K across 7 grants.
What is The Brush Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Brush Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $27,344, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Brush Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Brush Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (21%) and Pennsylvania (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Brush Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Brush Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Brush Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Brush Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boys a Girls Club MVY ($62,500), Island Autism Group Inc ($50,000) and MV Youth ($26,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Brush Family Foundation Inc?
The Brush Family Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $223K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Brush Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Brush Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4687444. 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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