The Brimstone Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Brimstone Fund is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $115,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$115,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $137,100 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $96,000 | 10 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $137,100 | 11 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $115,500 | 7 | $0 |
How to apply
The Brimstone Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Brimstone Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4 | $55,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Fund for Children | To support this organizations mission of advancing the dignity of children and youth worldwide | $20,000 |
| Individual | To support this organizations mission of creating lasting solutions to global poverty, hunger, and social injustice | $20,000 |
| Individual | To support org that fosters real change for adolescent girls in burma who are at risk of extreme poverty, school dropout, trafficking and HIV infection | $20,000 |
| National Resources Defence Council | To support this org's mission of advocating for environmental protection. | $20,000 |
| Individual | To use this organization's platform to support a world wide group of small community based projects with a strong art component | $15,500 |
| Global Fund for Women | To support the orgs mission of advocating for and defending women's human rights. | $15,000 |
| Dunbarton Arts and Education | To support inspired child, a program for preschool literacy. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cristy West
- Melissa Ryan
Questions people ask
Does The Brimstone Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brimstone Fund give?
$115,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Brimstone Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Cristy West (Trustee) and Melissa Ryan (Trustee).
What does The Brimstone Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and youth programs.