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Brimstone Fund is a private trust based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Brown Brothers Harriman Trust Co N A. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $272K. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including District of Columbia, Virginia, Massachusetts. According to available records, Brimstone Fund has made 56 grants totaling $469K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $81K and $206K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $206K distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $16K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Virginia, which account for 71% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$11K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Brimstone Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 56 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, MA, VA.
Brimstone Fund has distributed a total of $469K across 56 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $16K.
Brimstone Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Brimstone Fund is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Ryan | Trustee | $6K | $0 | $6K |
| Cristy West | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$112K
Total Assets
$1.5M
Fair Market Value
$2M
Net Worth
$1.5M
Grants Paid
$96K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$63K
Distribution Amount
$91K
Total: $1.4M
Total Grants
56
Total Giving
$469K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global GivingTO USE THIS ORGANIZATION'S PLATFORM TO SUPPORT A WORLD WIDE GROUP OF SMALL COMMUNITY BASED PROJECTS WITH A STRONG ART COMPONENT | Washington, DC | $16K | 2023 |
| Oxfam AmericaTO SUPPORT THIS ORGANIZATIONS MISSION OF CREATING LASTING SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL POVERTY, HUNGER, AND SOCIAL INJUSTICE | Boston, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Girl DeterminedTO SUPPORT ORG THAT FOSTERS REAL CHANGE FOR ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN BURMA WHO ARE AT RISK OF EXTREME POVERTY, SCHOOL DROPOUT, TRAFFICKING AND HIV INFECTION | Charlottesville, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Global Fund For WomenTO SUPPORT THE ORGS MISSION OF ADVOCATING FOR AND DEFENDING WOMEN'S HUMAN RIGHTS. | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| National Resources Defence CouncilTO SUPPORT THIS ORG'S MISSION OF ADVOCATING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| The Orion SocietyTO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THIS ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION | Great Barrington, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Global Fund For ChildrenTO SUPPORT THIS ORGANIZATIONS MISSION OF ADVANCING THE DIGNITY OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WORLDWIDE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Dc Arts And Humanities CollaborativTO PROMOTE ARTS EDUCATION IN DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Dunbarton ConcertsTO SUPPORT INNER CITY/INNER CHILD, A PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOL LITERACY DEVELOPMENT. | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Jfk Center For The ArtsTO SUPPORT KENNEDY CENTER EDUCATION PROGRAMS. | Arlington, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| World Wildlife FundTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION OF WILDERNESS PRESERVATION AND THE REDUCTION OF HUMAN IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Connecticut CollegeTO SUPORT BESSELL FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIN AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. THIS EXPANDED PROGRAM WILL ADVANCE CT COLLEGE'S CORE MISSION OF EDUCATING STUDENTS TO "PUT THE LIBERAL ARTS INTO ACTION AS CITIZENS IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY" WHILE FURTHERING THE WALTERS COMMONS MISSION OF "ADVANCING DIALOGUE AND JUSTICE ACROSS DISCIPLINES, BORDERS, AND BOUNDARIES". | New London, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Central Asia InstituteTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND LIVELIHOOD SKILLS, ESPECIALLY GIRLS AND WOMEN, IN REMOTE AND MOUNTAINOUS REGIONS OF AFGHANISTAN, PAKISTAN AND TAJIKISTAN. | Bozeman, MT | $5K | 2022 |
| The Advocacy ProjectSUPPORT THE ORG. MISSION OF SUPPORTING COMMUNITY CAMPAINGERS WITH INFORMATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN THEIR WORK FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, HUMAN RIGHTS AND PEACE. | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Wild Source FoundationDONATION TO THE "MAMA KATHY FUND" WHICH HELPS GIVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO YOUNG WOMEN IN TANZANIA. | Golden, CO | $1K | 2022 |