Germaine Hope Brennan Foundation
Invitation OnlyHonolulu, Hawaii · EIN 76-0705445 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,074 and $25,000.
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
38% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Pietra Hawaii School for Girls | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $43,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Unrestricted Gift | $42,500 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted Gift | $40,000 |
| University of Hawaii School of Law | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $25,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Culinary Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Symphony Orchestra | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $25,000 |
| Hanahaui'oli School | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $19,822 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted Gift | $13,000 |
| University of Navada Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted Gift | $10,835 |
| Ke'elikolani Middle School | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $7,000 |
| Punahou School | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $5,500 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
| University of Nevada - Reno | Reno, NV | Unrestricted Gift | $2,750 |
| NAACP Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted Gift | $2,074 |
| Boys Girls Club of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $1,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $365 |
| Straub Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $250 |
| Lewy Body Dementia Association Inc | Lilburn, GA | Unrestricted Gift | $250 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($24,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $292,846 | 23 |
| 2024 | $106,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $43,487 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349104817
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0705445
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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