Brownington Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Brownington Foundation Inc is a private foundation in South River, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $770,000 in 122 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$770,000
- Number of grants122
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$17.7 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $616,000 the year before.
24% 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 | $655,000 | 118 | $13.1 million |
| 2024 | $616,000 | 109 | $15.7 million |
| 2025 | $770,000 | 122 | $17.7 million |
How to apply
Brownington Foundation Inc 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 Brownington Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 38 | $223,500 |
| Connecticut | 25 | $189,000 |
| Massachusetts | 20 | $142,000 |
| Vermont | 8 | $37,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $22,500 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $19,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $13,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The American Civil Liberties Union | General funding | $50,000 |
| New England Science & Sailing Foundation | General funding | $45,000 |
| Quebec Labrador Foundation (Annual Fund) | General funding | $35,000 |
| National Public Radio | General funding | $25,000 |
| St Edmunds Retreat Inc | General funding | $20,000 |
| Quebec Labrador Foundation | General funding | $17,500 |
| The Brearley School | General funding | $15,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General funding | $15,000 |
| Emma Willard School | General funding | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General funding | $11,000 |
| Middlebury College | General funding | $10,500 |
| American Cancer Society Hope Lodge | General funding | $10,000 |
| Bershire National Resources Council (BNRC) | General funding | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County | General funding | $10,000 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development | General funding | $10,000 |
| National Audubon Society | General funding | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General funding | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General funding | $10,000 |
| The Putney School | General funding | $10,000 |
| The Westminster Foundation | General funding | $10,000 |
| Truro Conservation Trust | General funding | $10,000 |
| University of Massachusets School of Engineering | General funding | $10,000 |
| University of Massachusets Women's Rowing | General funding | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife | General funding | $10,000 |
| Yale Law School | General funding | $10,000 |
| Public Broadcast Services | General funding | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Public | General funding | $10,000 |
| River Front Childrens Center | General funding | $7,500 |
| Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT | General funding | $7,500 |
| Mystic Garden Club | General funding | $7,000 |
| China Institute in America | General funding | $6,500 |
| Save the Children | General funding | $6,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General funding | $6,000 |
| The Historic Preservation & Education Fund of the Racket Club of Phila | General funding | $6,000 |
| Always Home | General funding | $5,000 |
| American Foundation for the Blind | General funding | $5,000 |
| Autism Society of America | General funding | $5,000 |
| Bard College | General funding | $5,000 |
| Central Park Conservancey | General funding | $5,000 |
| Connecticut Food Bank | General funding | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Clare T McMorris
- Michael D Savage
- Eric Egan
Questions people ask
Does Brownington Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brownington Foundation Inc give?
$770,000 in tax year 2025, across 122 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Brownington Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Clare T McMorris (President), Michael D Savage (Vice President & Secretary) and Eric Egan (Treasurer).
What does Brownington Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.