The Brewster Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Brewster Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $90,700 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$90,700
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $91,800 the year before.
55% of its 2024 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 | $91,800 | 9 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $90,700 | 11 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
The Brewster 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.
What The Brewster Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $78,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Horace Mann School | General | $25,000 |
| The Family Annex | General | $25,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | General | $10,000 |
| The Foundation for City College | General | $10,000 |
| Asian Art Archives | General | $9,000 |
| Studies in Gender & Sexuality | General | $5,000 |
| Brooklyn Botanical Garden | General | $3,000 |
| Project Redwood | General | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Greater New York | General | $500 |
| Asian Women Giving Circle | General | $500 |
| New Canaan YMCA | General | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Blair M Brewster
- Mary K Brewster
- Katharine K Brewster
- Ernest B Brewster
Questions people ask
Does The Brewster Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brewster Family Foundation give?
$90,700 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Brewster Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Blair M Brewster (Trustee), Mary K Brewster (Trustee), Katharine K Brewster (Trustee) and Ernest B Brewster (Trustee).
What does The Brewster Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.