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Grant W Brissman & Virginia M Brissman Foundation NFP

Historical Funder

Bettendorf, Iowa · EIN 27-3600590 · Private foundation · Website

Grants paid (2025)$186K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$4.7M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $8,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

ContactGRANTVIRGINIA BRISSMAN FOUNDATION
Address852 MIDDLE ROAD STE 100, BETTENDORF IA 52722
Phone5633262840
EmailINFO@BRISSMANFOUNDATION.ORG
Form and materialsGRANT APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AT WWW.BRISSMANFOUNDATION.ORG
DeadlinesAPRIL 15TH - SPRING CYCLE AND OCTOBER 15TH - FALL CYCLE
RestrictionsNONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED WITHIN AND SERVING RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE OF MILAN, ILLINOIS, ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF MILAN MAY BE CONSIDERED IF THEY PROVIDE SIGNIFICANT SERVICES BENEFITING THE VILLAGE OF MILAN AND ITS RESIDENTS.

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Children & Youth6
  • Education5
  • Health5
  • Arts & Culture4
  • Food Assistance3
  • Homelessness3

Where it gives

68% of grants went outside Iowa.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Children's Therapy Center of the QcRock Island, IL200 therapy units for milan children$10,000
Milan Chamber of CommerceMilan, ILProvide support to local businesses$10,000
Milan Christian Food PantryMilan, ILFood pantry hygiene supply$10,000
Project NowRock Island, ILHome delivered meals for srs$10,000
Quad City Animal Welfare CenterMilan, ILAnimal shelter & clinic$10,000
Rock Island Milan Little LeagueMilan, ILOperating support$10,000
Sal Family & Community ServicesMoline, ILFamily outreach center$10,000
Scott Community College FoundationRiverdale, IAScholarship fund$10,000
Alternatives for the Older AdultMoline, ILCare coordination$8,000
Safer FoundationDavenport, IAEmployment services$8,000
Spring Forward Learning CenterRock Island, ILSummer field trips$7,500
Christian CareRock Island, ILOutreach center$5,000
Family Resources IncDavenport, IATherapeutic serv-victims of violence$5,000
Figge Art MuseumDavenport, IAOutreach art ed in comm schools$5,000
Heart of HopeRock Island, ILFood bags for homebound srs$5,000
Junior Achievement of the HeartlandMoline, ILSupport core mission programs$5,000
Youth Service Bureau of Ri CountyMoline, ILYouth & family counseling$5,000
Big Brother Big Sisters Bbbs of Mississippi ValleyDavenport, IAYouth mentoring support$4,000
Scouting AmericaIrving, TXOutdoor youth program$4,000
Ballet of the Quad CitiesRock Island, ILImproving academic & social skills$3,000
Narratives QcRock Island, ILMental health awareness$3,000
Quad City Symphony OrchestraX, IAMusic education programs$3,000
Bethany for Children & FamiliesMoline, ILFree dental care for unisured kids$2,500
Community Health Care IncDavenport, IAExam equipment$2,500
Marriage-Family Counseling ServiceRock Island, ILFamily counseling services-milan res$2,500
Prairie State Legal Services IncMoline, ILCivil legal services$2,500
Pregnancy ResourcesDavenport, IAHealth care outreach center$2,500
Quad City ArtsRock Island, ILArt outreach and comm development$2,500
River Action IncDavenport, IAEnvironmental awareness$2,500
River Bend Food BankDavenport, IACommunity food pantry$2,500
Royal Ball Run for Autism IncMilan, ILAutism awareness$2,500
Two Rivers YMCAMoline, ILNourish food program$2,500
Everychild EverychildMoline, ILChild protection program$2,000
Girl Scouts of Eastern Ia & West IlBettendorf, IALeadership & character program$2,000
Humility Homes and ServicesDavenport, IASafe shelter for everyone$2,000
School Health Link IncMoline, ILHealth clinic$2,000
Augustana College Advancement OfficeRock Island, ILGerber scholarship fund$1,500
New Kingdom Trail RidersSherrard, ILTherapeutic horseback riding$1,000

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$186,00038
2024$169,80328
2023$190,00030

Sources

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