Shirley Brownrigg Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Shirley Brownrigg Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Williamstown, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $185,000 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 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$185,000
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $175,000 the year before.
38% 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 | $110,000 | 35 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $175,000 | 43 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $185,000 | 48 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Shirley Brownrigg Charitable 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 Shirley Brownrigg Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 7 | $44,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $41,000 |
| New York | 4 | $36,000 |
| New Jersey | 17 | $26,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $11,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frances Young Tang Teaching Musuem | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Food Friends | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Food Friends | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ayuda | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kexp | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Silver Spring Village | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Skidmore College Annual Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Literacy Council of Montgomery Coun | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Anacostia Watershed Society | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Haddon Heights Public Library | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $5,000 |
| No Berkshire Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Haddon Heights Public Library | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Afi Silver Theatre | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of Brookside Gardens | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Create Art Center | Charitable | $2,000 |
| FBC Community Food Pantry | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Food Brigade Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Gildas Club | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Haddonfield Historical Society | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ranch Hope Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| So Jersey Thoroughbred Rescue | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Crossroads Program Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends of Pennville Public Library | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Magnus Veterans Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Salem County Humane Society | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Second Chance Animal Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wet Nose Rescue | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Woodbury Public Library | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew R Laitman
- Catherine L Burke
- Elizabeth L Hughes
- Paul L Burke
Questions people ask
Does Shirley Brownrigg Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shirley Brownrigg Charitable Trust give?
$185,000 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Shirley Brownrigg Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew R Laitman (Trustee), Catherine L Burke (Trustee), Elizabeth L Hughes (Trustee) and Paul L Burke (Trustee).
What does Shirley Brownrigg Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and arts and culture.