Helen Brame Irr Trust
Preselected recipients only
Helen Brame Irr Trust is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $107,846 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,846 and the largest $11,607. 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$107,846
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,846
- Largest grant$11,607
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $99,130 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $107,181 | 9 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $99,130 | 10 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $107,846 | 10 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Helen Brame Irr 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 Helen Brame Irr Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $86,767 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,846 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $10,233 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Improvement Clubs | Unrestricted general | $11,607 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted general | $10,846 |
| Salvation Army | Unrestricted general | $10,846 |
| Masonic Homes of California | Unrestricted general | $10,846 |
| David & Margaret Home Youth & Family Svc | Unrestricted general | $10,846 |
| Navigage Foundation | Unrestricted general | $10,846 |
| First United Methodist Church of Corona | Unrestricted general | $10,846 |
| Los Angeles Mission Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,846 |
| Heifer International Foundation | Unrestricted general | $10,233 |
| Friends of the Corona Public Library | Unrestricted general | $10,084 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America N A
Questions people ask
Does Helen Brame Irr Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helen Brame Irr Trust give?
$107,846 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,846.
Who runs Helen Brame Irr Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America N A (Trustee).
What does Helen Brame Irr Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and human services.