The John & Mary Brinker Foundation
The John & Mary Brinker Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ellicott City, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $5K.
The John & Mary Brinker Foundation at a glance
In short: The John & Mary Brinker Foundation gave $15K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,990
- +256.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,748
- +346.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,045
- Primary geography
- Maryland (76% 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 John & Mary Brinker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The John & Mary Brinker Foundation gives
- Giving grew 249% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 326% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $15K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $14,990 |
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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 | — | $5,150 | $16,317 | $14,990 | 4 | $14,990 | $5,150 | — |
| 2023 | $11,167 | $1,970 | $4,682 | $4,200 | 5 | $4,200 | $1,970 | $1,288 |
| 2022 | $13,879 | $1,965 | $4,611 | $3,300 | 4 | $4,100 | $1,965 | $1,386 |
| 2021 | $16,525 | $5,481 | $4,773 | $4,300 | 5 | $4,300 | $5,481 | — |
| 2020 | $15,817 | $2,749 | $3,716 | $3,300 | 5 | — | $2,749 | — |
| 2019 | $16,784 | $1,561 | $5,610 | $5,200 | 6 | — | $1,561 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John & Mary Brinker Foundation is led by John Briker, President Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Briker
President Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary K. Brinker
Vice President Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 John & Mary Brinker Foundation
How much does The John & Mary Brinker Foundation give each year?
The John & Mary Brinker Foundation gave $15K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 5 grants.
What is The John & Mary Brinker Foundation's typical grant size?
The John & Mary Brinker Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,045, and its average grant was $3,748, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John & Mary Brinker Foundation give grants?
The John & Mary Brinker Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (24%).
Does The John & Mary Brinker Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The John & Mary Brinker Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The John & Mary Brinker Foundation's EIN?
The John & Mary Brinker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2208564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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