Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer Foundation is a private foundation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $569,509 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $36,509 and the largest $50,000. 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$569,509
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$36,509
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$12.3 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $522,000 the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $352,000 | 14 | $11.9 million |
| 2024 | $522,000 | 17 | $11.8 million |
| 2025 | $569,509 | 17 | $12.3 million |
How to apply
Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer 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.
What Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 17 | $569,509 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Worker House | To support established charitable, education or religious organizations. | $50,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Police Protective Charity | To support established charitable, education or religious organizations. | $50,000 |
| CR Community School District Food Pantry | To support established charitable, education or religious organizations. | $50,000 |
| Green Square Meals | To support established charitable, education or religious organizations. | $50,000 |
| I Know Jack Foundation | To support established charitable, education or religious organizations. | $50,000 |
| Matthew 25 | To support established charitable, education or religious organizations. | $50,000 |
| St Lukes Foundation | To support established charitable, education or religious organizations. | $50,000 |
| Kirkwood Foundation | To support established charitable, education or religious organizations. | $50,000 |
| Newbo City Market | To support established charitable, education or religious organizations. | $36,509 |
| Boys & Girls Club | To support established charitable, education or religious organizations. | $25,000 |
| Helping Hands | To support established charitable, education or religious organizations. | $25,000 |
| Mission of Hope | To support established charitable, education or religious organizations. | $25,000 |
| Iowa Giving Crew | To support established charitable, education or religious organizations. | $20,000 |
| Community Health Free Clinic | To support established charitable, education or religious organizations. | $16,000 |
| Fischer Food Pantry | To support established charitable, education or religious organizations. | $10,000 |
| Saturday Evening Meals Program (Semp) | To support established charitable, education or religious organizations. | $10,000 |
| St Judes Church | To support established charitable, education or religious organizations. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary D Ernst
- Germaine Buresh
- Patrick Courtney
- D Buresh
Questions people ask
Does Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer Foundation give?
$569,509 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $36,509.
Who runs Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary D Ernst (President/Treasurer), Germaine Buresh (Secretary), Patrick Courtney (Director) and D Buresh (Director).
What does Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.