The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable
The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable is a private foundation based in Marco Island, Florida. It made 16 grants totaling $128,653 in filing year 2025, supporting preselected charitable organizations.
The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable at a glance
In short: The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable gave $129K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 69% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $128,653
- +967.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,041
- +767.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,925
- Total assets
- $439,424
- -16.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (11 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 361 Wild Coffee Lane, Marco Island, FL 34145
Phone: (973) 543-0512
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chief Executives for Corp Purpose ($100K). Together the top 10 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 58 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The stated shares were New York 78%, New Jersey 6%, Oklahoma 5%, Florida 5%, and North Carolina 4%. Listed recipients also included organizations in Delaware and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 16 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 13% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 199% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 529% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $129K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives for Corp Purpose New York, NY | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Folds of Honor Owasso, OK | Contribution | $6,000 |
| Operation Healing Forces Tampa, FL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone Family Programs Morristown, NJ | Contribution | $2,750 |
| Preschool Advantage Morristown, NJ | Contribution | $2,583 |
| Oneal School Southern Pines, NC | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Mot NAACP Middletown, DE | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Bald Head Island Conservancy Bald Head Island, NC | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Athletes for Hope Glen Echo, MD | Contribution | $1,850 |
| Davidson College Davidson, NC | Contribution | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $439,424 | $49,279 | $137,968 | $128,653 | 16 | $128,653 | $44,084 | $24,299 |
| 2024 | $528,113 | $82,722 | $15,665 | $12,057 | 13 | $12,057 | $77,314 | $24,508 |
| 2023 | $461,056 | $26,626 | $61,761 | $58,555 | 11 | $58,555 | $22,648 | $24,030 |
| 2022 | $496,191 | $5,218 | $51,146 | $43,063 | 11 | $44,638 | $4,785 | $27,994 |
| 2021 | $542,119 | $99,940 | $30,495 | $23,689 | 7 | $25,171 | $95,181 | $30,237 |
| 2020 | $472,674 | $38,571 | $15,718 | $6,094 | 9 | — | $33,201 | $28,756 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions cover support for wounded and injured special operations service members and their families, community services, preschool access, barrier-island conservation and education, and disability inclusion. These are the grantees’ missions, not a stated mission for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $128,653 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $100,000, with a median grant of $1,925. Among the largest grants were $100,000 to Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose, $6,000 to Folds of Honor, and $5,000 to Operation Healing Forces. Other grants included $2,750 to Cornerstone Family Programs, $2,583 to Preschool Advantage, and $2,000 each to O’Neal School, MOT NAACP, and Bald Head Island Conservancy.
The supported organizations describe their work in varied ways. Operation Healing Forces says it serves wounded, ill, and injured special operations service members, veterans, and their families. Cornerstone Family Programs says it helps people build better lives and strengthens communities; Preschool Advantage says it funds qualified children to attend partner preschools. Bald Head Island Conservancy describes its work as community-based barrier-island conservation, preservation, and education. Athletes for Hope, which received $1,850, says it empowers the athletic community to make a difference in communities. The National Organization on Disability, which received $50, says it promotes the participation and contributions of people with disabilities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daryl G. Brewster, Renee R. Brewster, Paige Brewster, and Jessica Brewster as trustees.
The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daryl G. Brewster
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jessica Brewster
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paige Brewster
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Renee R. Brewster
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 Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable
How much does The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable give each year?
The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable gave $129K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 13 grants.
What is The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable's typical grant size?
The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $1,925, and its average grant was $8,041, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable give grants?
The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable gives mostly in New York: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Morristown, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (16 grants).
Who are The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable's largest grantees?
The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Chief Executives for Corp Purpose ($100,000), Folds of Honor ($6,000) and Operation Healing Forces ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable?
The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable reported $439K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable's EIN?
The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3727382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Daryl and Renee Brewster Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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