The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc
To inspire and empower people with spinal cord injuries to lead active and engaged lives.
The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc gave $105K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $104,553
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,936
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,275
- Total assets
- $3,059,097
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Vermont (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc
Who The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Craig Hospital Foundation ($24K). Together the top 7 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 24 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 183% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $34K (2022) to $151K (2019). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $105K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Hospital Foundation Englewood, CO | Safety Equipment | $23,579 |
| Oregon Adaptive Sports Bend, OR | Safety Equipment | $22,700 |
| Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports Killington, VT | Safety Equipment | $19,999 |
| Vermont Mountain Bike Advocate (VMBA) Waterbury, VT | Safety Equipment | $18,275 |
| New York Ski Educational Foundation Wilmington, NY | Safety Equipment | $8,000 |
| China Peak Race Team Fresno, CA | Safety Equipment | $6,000 |
| Pats Peak Educational Foundation Henniker, NH | Safety Equipment | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,059,097 | $2,964,855 | $2,976,356 | $104,553 | 7 | $95,396 |
| 2023 | $3,005,632 | $3,857,457 | $2,607,658 | $146,516 | 10 | $29,942 |
| 2022 | $1,666,130 | $2,407,659 | $2,215,757 | $33,532 | 4 | $-485 |
| 2021 | $1,595,240 | $2,359,951 | $1,907,419 | $37,000 | 3 | $30 |
| 2020 | $889,530 | $1,615,014 | $1,321,121 | $54,342 | Total only | $84 |
| 2019 | $448,078 | $1,345,439 | $1,612,378 | $150,961 | 16 | $366 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Burlington, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $105K. Net investment income was $95K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc is led by Edith Perkins, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 5 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edith Perkins
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
60 hrs/week
$181K (2022) → $186K (2024)
David Sabow
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Downes
Senior Director Marketing
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$121K (2024)
Gregory Durso
Senior Director Programs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
Ian Sanderson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Tunnicliffe
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Etsu Taniguchi
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Brantley
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gay Bird
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Hezler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiger Shaw
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Brush Davisson
Founder
President → Founder, 2022
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $56K (2024)
Zeke Davisson
Secretary
Executive Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$132K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Todd Munn
Chief Development Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$145K (2024)
Margaret Reynolds
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Susan Lamaster (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Ellen Adams (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Tina Helzer (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Charlie Brush (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Don Rendall (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Brush (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: RB Klinkenberg (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Scott Willard (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Edie Perkins (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Susie LaMaster (2021) — Director
- Former: Lindsay Getz (2019–2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $186K, to Edith Perkins (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc
How much does The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc give each year?
The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc gave $105K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $147K across 10 grants.
What is The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $18,275, and its average grant was $14,936, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc give grants?
The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc's top state is Vermont, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Colorado (23%) and Oregon (22%).
Does The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Safety Equipment" (7 grants).
Who are The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Craig Hospital Foundation ($23,579), Oregon Adaptive Sports ($22,700) and Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports ($19,999), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc?
The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What is The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc?
The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Burlington, VT. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Kelly S Brush Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4560423. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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