Grant & Virginia Brissman Foundation NFP
Accepts applications
Grant & Virginia Brissman Foundation NFP is a private foundation in Bettendorf, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $186,000 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$186,000
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $169,803 the year before.
40% 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 | $190,000 | 30 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $169,803 | 28 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $186,000 | 38 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Grantvirginia Brissman Foundation 852 Middle Road Ste 100, Bettendorf, IA 52722 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (563) 326-2840, info@brissmanfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Grant applications are available through the foundation's website at www.brissmanfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | April 15th - spring cycle and october 15th - fall cycle |
| Restrictions | Nonprofit organizations located within and serving residents of the village of milan, Illinois, are eligible to apply. Organizations located outside of milan may be considered if they provide significant services benefiting the village of milan and its residents. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Grant & Virginia Brissman Foundation NFP funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 25 | $133,000 |
| Iowa | 12 | $49,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Therapy Center of the QC | 200 therapy units for milan children | $10,000 |
| Milan Chamber of Commerce | Provide support to local businesses | $10,000 |
| Milan Christian Food Pantry | Food pantry hygiene supply | $10,000 |
| Project Now | Home delivered meals for srs | $10,000 |
| Quad City Animal Welfare Center | Animal shelter & clinic | $10,000 |
| Rock Island Milan Little League | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Sal Family & Community Services | Family outreach center | $10,000 |
| Scott Community College Foundation | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Alternatives for the Older Adult | Care coordination | $8,000 |
| Safer Foundation | Employment services | $8,000 |
| Spring Forward Learning Center | Summer field trips | $7,500 |
| Christian Care | Outreach center | $5,000 |
| Family Resources Inc | Therapeutic serv-victims of violence | $5,000 |
| Figge Art Museum | Outreach art ed in comm schools | $5,000 |
| Heart of Hope | Food bags for homebound srs | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Heartland | Support core mission programs | $5,000 |
| Youth Service Bureau of Ri County | Youth & family counseling | $5,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters BBBS of Mississippi Valley | Youth mentoring support | $4,000 |
| Scouting America | Outdoor youth program | $4,000 |
| Ballet of the Quad Cities | Improving academic & social skills | $3,000 |
| Narratives QC | Mental health awareness | $3,000 |
| Quad City Symphony Orchestra | Music education programs | $3,000 |
| Bethany for Children & Families | Free dental care for unisured kids | $2,500 |
| Community Health Care Inc | Exam equipment | $2,500 |
| Marriage-Family Counseling Service | Family counseling services-milan res | $2,500 |
| Prairie State Legal Services Inc | Civil legal services | $2,500 |
| Pregnancy Resources | Health care outreach center | $2,500 |
| Quad City Arts | Art outreach and comm development | $2,500 |
| River Action Inc | Environmental awareness | $2,500 |
| River Bend Food Bank | Community food pantry | $2,500 |
| Royal Ball Run for Autism Inc | Autism awareness | $2,500 |
| Two Rivers YMCA | Nourish food program | $2,500 |
| Everychild Everychild | Child protection program | $2,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Ia & West Il | Leadership & character program | $2,000 |
| Humility Homes and Services | Safe shelter for everyone | $2,000 |
| School Health Link Inc | Health clinic | $2,000 |
| Augustana College Advancement Office | Gerber scholarship fund | $1,500 |
| New Kingdom Trail Riders | Therapeutic horseback riding | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Hoffman
- W Gerard Huiskamp
- Cathy Edwards
- Joe Perez
Questions people ask
Does Grant & Virginia Brissman Foundation NFP accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 15th - spring cycle and october 15th - fall cycle.
How much does Grant & Virginia Brissman Foundation NFP give?
$186,000 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Grant & Virginia Brissman Foundation NFP?
Its 2025 filing lists John Hoffman (Board Member), W Gerard Huiskamp (Chair), Cathy Edwards (Vp/Secretary) and Joe Perez (Board Member).
What does Grant & Virginia Brissman Foundation NFP fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and youth programs.