The Brennan Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyPalos Heights, Illinois · EIN 36-4371135 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$74K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$4,209
Total assets$232K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,750 and $23,700.
From the return
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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.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist High School | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $29,613 |
| Cara Program | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $23,700 |
| Marquette Law School | Carol Stream, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| St Alexander Church | Palos Heights, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $4,209 |
| Irish American Partnership | Boston, MA | Unrestricted contribution | $3,750 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted contribution | $250 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($7,673). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,195 | 12 |
| 2024 | $66,484 | 16 |
| 2023 | $65,164 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349103562
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4371135
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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