Brickell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brickell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Reston, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $76,350. 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$100,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$76,350
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $74,550 the year before.
35% 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 | $85,500 | 17 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $74,550 | 20 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $100,000 | 23 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Brickell 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 Brickell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2 | $77,350 |
| New York | 8 | $10,400 |
| Vermont | 1 | $3,500 |
| Mississippi | 3 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Donor Advised Fund | General support | $76,350 |
| The Brick Presbyterian Church | General support | $4,400 |
| Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation Inc | General support | $3,500 |
| Buckley School in the City of New York | General support | $1,500 |
| 564 Park Ave Preservation Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| American Conservative Union Foundation Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Beauvoir the National Cathedral Elementary School | General support | $1,000 |
| Collegiate School Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Congregational Church of Manhasset | General support | $1,000 |
| Hope Presbyterian Church | General support | $1,000 |
| Mercatus Center at George Mason University | General support | $1,000 |
| The Chapin School | General support | $1,000 |
| The Episcopal School in the City of New York | General support | $1,000 |
| The St Albans Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | For the special collections endowment | $1,000 |
| Annunciation Monastary of Clear Creek Foundation | General support | $500 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Yazoo City Mississippi | General support | $500 |
| Friends of Ngong Road | General support | $500 |
| The Willa Cather Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Yazoo Historical Society | General support | $500 |
| Architectural Heritage Center | General support | $250 |
| Prime Finance Dref | General support | $250 |
| The Diller-Quaile School of Music Inc | General support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark C Brickell
- Anita Brickell
Questions people ask
Does Brickell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brickell Family Foundation give?
$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Brickell Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark C Brickell (President/Treasurer/Director) and Anita Brickell (Vice President).
What does Brickell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.