The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan
The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan is a private foundation based in Canfield, Ohio, filing as a Form 990-PF. In 2025, it reported 35 grants totaling $58,750 to charitable organizations and an individual recipient.
The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan at a glance
In short: The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan gave $59K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $58,750
- +61.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,679
- +56.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,098,770
- -3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (6 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (55% 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 William W and Margaret L Bresnahan
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4137 Boardman-Canfield Road Ste 10, Canfield, OH 44406
Phone: (330) 286-2872
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Caring Community Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($9,700), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 180 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Ohio, 55%; North Carolina, 22%; Maryland, 7%; Pennsylvania, 7%; and Virginia, 6%. The filing also lists a 2025 grant to a recipient in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 34 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $758; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $700 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $36K (2023) to $87K (2020). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $9,700 |
| Caring Community Foundation Cary, NC | General Support | $4,500 |
| Fisher House Foundation Rockville, MD | General Support | $4,000 |
| Projectiam Toledo, OH | General Support | $4,000 |
| St Bede Catholic Church Williamsburg, VA | General Support | $3,600 |
| Animal Charity of Ohio Youngstown, OH | General Support | $3,500 |
| Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley Youngstown, OH | General Support | $3,500 |
| Trinity United Church of Christ Waynesboro, PA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Mill Creek Metroparks Foundation Canfield, OH | General Support | $2,500 |
| United Way of Youngstown & Mahoning Valley Youngstown, OH | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,098,770 | $39,240 | $80,337 | $58,750 | 35 | $58,950 | $27,196 | $73,779 |
| 2024 | $1,139,867 | $425,444 | $48,146 | $36,500 | 34 | $36,700 | $414,498 | $63,061 |
| 2023 | $763,128 | $8,936 | $46,031 | $36,250 | 30 | $36,450 | $19,475 | $60,265 |
| 2022 | $800,223 | $-12,505 | $52,880 | $43,120 | 33 | $43,320 | $12,171 | $58,038 |
| 2021 | $865,108 | $19,766 | $58,861 | $48,510 | 48 | $48,710 | $11,681 | $65,321 |
| 2020 | $904,203 | $65,193 | $100,618 | $87,375 | 50 | — | $54,416 | $56,021 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan reported a distributable amount of $74K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable work. For example, Animal Charity of Ohio describes its work as promoting care for animals, while Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley says it provides food and emergency shelter to people experiencing homelessness. Fisher House Foundation describes its work as supporting military families, including through temporary lodging, and Youngstown State University Foundation says it supports scholarships, student development, and career opportunities.
Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes helping children and families, supporting cancer patients and caregivers, promoting downtown business development, and building homes and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $58,750. Grants ranged from $200 to $7,200, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed awards included $7,200 to an individual recipient in North Carolina, $4,500 to Caring Community Foundation, $4,000 each to Fisher House Foundation and ProjectIAM, and $3,600 to St Bede Catholic Church. Other notable grants included $3,500 each to Animal Charity of Ohio and Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley, and $2,500 each to Mill Creek Metroparks Foundation, United Way of Youngstown & Mahoning Valley, and Youngstown State University Foundation. The Youngstown State University Foundation grant was for the William & Margaret Bresnahan Scholarship; the other listed grants above were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patrick Bresnahan as president, David Bresnahan as treasurer, and Susan McHugh as secretary. The trustees are Molly Adams, Bill Ackerman, Timothy Bresnahan, and Patrick McHugh.
The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan is led by Patrick Bresnahan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patrick Bresnahan
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Adams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick McHugh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Bresnahan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Ackerman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Bresnahan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan McHugh
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kathleen Ackerman (2020–2022) — Trustee · Filing note: Thru 3822
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 William W and Margaret L Bresnahan
How much does The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan give each year?
The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan gave $59K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $37K across 34 grants.
What is The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan's typical grant size?
The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,679, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan that year got $758 on average.
Where does The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan give grants?
The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan gives mostly in Ohio: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (22%) and Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (10 grants), Youngstown, OH (6 grants) and Waynesboro, PA (2 grants).
Does The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan's largest grantees?
The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan's largest 2025 grantees include Caring Community Foundation ($4,500), Fisher House Foundation ($4,000) and Projectiam ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($9,700), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan?
The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan?
The foundation states 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 William W and Margaret L Bresnahan's EIN?
The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1791494. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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