Brinker Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Brinker Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,997 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $12,148. 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$54,997
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$12,148
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $48,048 the year before.
36% 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 | $41,752 | 30 | $960,887 |
| 2024 | $48,048 | 22 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $54,997 | 25 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Brinker Family 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 Brinker Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $13,203 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $9,805 |
| New York | 3 | $6,750 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $5,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $3,350 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,750 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $2,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,250 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,555 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vision to Learn | Humanitarian | $12,148 |
| Kent Ucc | Ministry | $2,750 |
| United Palestinian Appeal | Humanitarian | $2,250 |
| Fellowship of Reconciliation | Humanitarian | $2,250 |
| American Friends Service Committee | Humanitarian | $2,250 |
| League of Women's Voters of La Crosse | Humanitarian | $2,250 |
| Women's International League for Peace and Freedom | Human rights | $2,250 |
| Heifer International | Humanitarian | $2,250 |
| New Horizons Shelt and Outreach Center | Humanitarian | $2,250 |
| Corporate Accountability International | Humanitarian | $2,250 |
| Peace Tax Foundation | Assist with operations | $2,250 |
| Women for Women International | Humanitarian | $2,250 |
| National League of Women Voters | Education | $2,250 |
| The Whale Sanctuary Project | Environmental | $2,055 |
| Glioblastoma Research Foundation | Medical | $2,000 |
| Peacetrees Vietnam | Environmental | $1,555 |
| Eric Marsh Foundation for Wildland Firefighters | Environmental | $1,528 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | Environmental | $1,528 |
| NDN Collective | Humanitarian | $1,528 |
| Turtle Island Restoration Network | Environmental | $1,055 |
| Oxfam | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Oak Park Friends Meeting | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Evidence Action | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Emmaus Inc | Cycle for shelter | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Grace Brinker
- William Ault Brinker
- Beth Ault Brinker
- Noah Ault Brinker
- Zoe Niemuth
- Jonathan Brinker
- Nancy Wood
- Jacob Brinker
- Sophie Brinker
- Jason Niemuth
Questions people ask
Does Brinker Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brinker Family Foundation Inc give?
$54,997 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Brinker Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Grace Brinker (Director), William Ault Brinker (Director), Beth Ault Brinker (Director) and Noah Ault Brinker (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Brinker Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and environment and conservation.