The Brennan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Brennan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $117,050 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$117,050
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,000 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,014 | 15 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 11 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $117,050 | 16 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
The Brennan Family Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Brennan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | 13 | $38,550 |
| New York | 2 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Founders Fund Inc | Program support | $75,000 |
| Ride to Remember | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Williston Northampton School | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Ryan Shaw Foundation | Program support | $3,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Program support | $2,500 |
| William J Boyle Scholarship Fund | Program support | $2,500 |
| Springfield JCC | Program support | $2,500 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Program support | $2,000 |
| Bill Belichick Foundation | Program support | $2,000 |
| East Boston Little League | Program support | $2,000 |
| Longmeadow Aquatic Club | Program support | $1,800 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| St Thomas Aquinas College | Program support | $1,000 |
| Harwich Dennis Rotary | Program support | $1,000 |
| Campbell Village | Program support | $500 |
| Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation | Program support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Judith S Brennan
- Deborah Ann Collins
- Barbara J Maclaverty
- Edward J Brennan III
- James Brennan
Questions people ask
Does The Brennan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brennan Family Foundation give?
$117,050 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Brennan Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Judith S Brennan (Trustee), Deborah Ann Collins (Trustee), Barbara J Maclaverty (Trustee) and Edward J Brennan III (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Brennan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.