Brinkley Family Charitable Tr
Invitation OnlyTowson, Maryland · EIN 52-6851031 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$182K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
44% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untied Way of Central Maryland | Baltimore, MD | To further exempt purpose | $83,334 |
| The Family Tree | Baltimore, MD | To further exempt purpose | $16,000 |
| NCIA Foundation | Baltimore, MD | To further exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Alzheimers Foundation | New York, NY | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Business Volunteers of MD | Baltimore, MD | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Church Good Shepherd | Towson, MD | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon FDN | Evanston, IL | To further exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Coffee and Paws Rescue | Baldwin, MD | To further exempt purpose | $5,500 |
| Blakehurst Residents Scholarship | Towson, MD | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| W&M Athletics Complex | Williamsburg, VA | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warriors | Jacksonville, FL | To further exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| CATO Institute | Washington, DC | To further exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| St Martha's Episcapol Church | Bethany Beach, DE | To further exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Gilchrist | Hunt Valley, MD | To further exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Helping Up Mission | Baltimore, MD | To further exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation | Cockeysville, MD | To further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | To further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Aarp | Washington, DC | To further exempt purpose | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $181,934 | 18 |
| 2024 | $302,290 | 20 |
| 2023 | $117,950 | 14 |
| 2021 | $102,950 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632589349101153
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6851031
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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