The Brinson Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

The Brinson Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $193.3M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$193.3Mtotal assets

2007IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 10% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants The Brinson Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $103.4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

California Institute Of Technology $100.1M
Rush University Medical Center $195K
Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago $190K
Eisenhower Health $150K
Northwestern Memorial Foundation $135K
University Of California Davis Department Of Physics And Astronomy $118K
University Of California Los Angeles Galactic Center Group $118K
Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy National Solar Observ $118K
University Of Chicago Department Of Astronomy And Astrophysics $117K
Carnegie Institution For Science Carnegie Observatories Instrumentation Pro $115K
University Of Chicago Medicine $100K
University Of Chicago Department Of Organismal Biology And Anatomy $100K
Rehabilitation Institute Of Chicago Shirley Ryan Abilitylab $90K
Adler Planetarium $87K
Science Philanthropy Alliance Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors $85K
Field Museum Of Natural History $83K
Art Institute Of Chicago $80K
Museum Of Science And Industry $80K
La Rabida Children's Hospital $80K
St John's Health Foundation $80K
Shedd Aquarium $80K
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory $75K
Carnegie Institution For Science $70K
Lake Forest Academy $70K
Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York Columbia University $70K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2020$4.8M
FY2021$5.4M
FY2022$6.1M
FY2023$106M

About The Brinson Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
EIN680656415
IRS ruling2007

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Brinson Foundation?

The Brinson Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $193.3M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The Brinson Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of The Brinson Foundation?

The Brinson Foundation's EIN is 680656415. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The Brinson Foundation?

Private foundations like The Brinson Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with The Brinson Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.