Robert Brigham Trust
Preselected recipients only
Robert Brigham Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $153,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $36,000. 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$153,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$36,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $159,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $156,000 | 17 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $159,000 | 16 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $153,000 | 16 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Robert Brigham Trust 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 Robert Brigham Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 15 | $147,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | General purposes | $36,000 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers | General purposes | $24,000 |
| Bay Cove Human Services Inc | General purposes | $18,000 |
| Goddard House | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Mass Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children | General purposes | $6,000 |
| The Warner Home for Little Wanderers | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | General purposes | $6,000 |
| The Boston Home Inc | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Rogerson Communities | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Carleton-Willard Homes Inc | General purposes | $6,000 |
| The Children's Hospital Medical Center | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Tufts Medical Center Trust | General purposes | $6,000 |
| The Dimock Community Health Center | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Grimes-King Foundation for the Elderly Inc | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Old South Church of Boston | General purposes | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert G Bannish
- Zachary A Bourque
Questions people ask
Does Robert Brigham Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert Brigham Trust give?
$153,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Robert Brigham Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert G Bannish (Trustee) and Zachary A Bourque (Trustee).
What does Robert Brigham Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.