The Brewer Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyRowayton, Connecticut · EIN 82-3712328 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.4M
Organizations funded85
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$20.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 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
63% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soundwaters | Stamford, CT | Environmental education | $700,000 |
| The Landing School | Arundel, ME | Education | $50,000 |
| Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | Education | $35,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation | New York, NY | Crohn's disease & ulcerative colitis research | $30,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Alzheimer's care and support | $25,000 |
| Save the Sound | New Haven, CT | Prevent climate change | $25,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | Cultural education | $25,000 |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | Education | $25,000 |
| Saint Lukes School | New Canaan, CT | Education | $21,198 |
| Freeport Community Services | Freeport, ME | Community services | $20,000 |
| Friends of Casco Bay | South Portland, ME | Environmental health protection | $20,000 |
| Sail Maine | Portland, ME | Education | $20,000 |
| Person to Person | Norwalk, CT | Basic needs assistance | $18,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Topsham, ME | Habitat conservation | $15,000 |
| Maine Island Trail Association | Portland, ME | Habitat conservation | $15,000 |
| Silver Hill Hospital | New Canaan, CT | Behavioral health care treatment | $15,000 |
| Brick Presbyterian | New York, NY | Religious education | $15,000 |
| Carver Center | Port Chester, NY | Child care | $10,500 |
| Sky's the Limit | Oakland, CA | Entrepreneurship / mentorship | $10,331 |
| Future 5 | Stamford, CT | Education | $10,300 |
| Breakthrough T1d | New York, NY | Juvenile diabetes research | $10,010 |
| Cheverus | Portland, ME | Education | $10,000 |
| Connecticut College | New London, CT | Education | $10,000 |
| Friend of the Children | Portland, OR | Foster care prevention | $10,000 |
| Horizons | South Windham, CT | Developmental disabilities assistance | $10,000 |
| Mclean | Simsbury, CT | Mental health treatment/research | $10,000 |
| Mid Coast Humane Society | Brunswick, ME | Animal essential care | $10,000 |
| New York Common Pantry | New York, NY | To support the pantry to serve new yorkers in need. | $10,000 |
| Ripple Effect | Arlington, VA | Women empowerment | $10,000 |
| Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI | Education | $10,000 |
| Save the Bay | Providence, RI | Education/Habitat restoration | $10,000 |
| Stamford Hospital | Stamford, CT | Healthcare/Research | $10,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum | New York, NY | Cultural education | $10,000 |
| Windward School | New York, NY | Education | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | Community services | $10,000 |
| The Multiple Myelmona Research Foundation | Studio City, CA | Healthcare/Research | $10,000 |
| Catherine Violet Hubbart Animal Sanctuary (Cvf) | Newtown, CT | Animal sanctuary | $8,240 |
| Best Friends | New York, NY | Animal shelter | $7,500 |
| Ncjwny | New York, NY | Education/Community | $5,182 |
| Shoulder Check Ct | Fort Lee, NJ | Funding community initiatives | $5,150 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Provides relief and support to those in crisis | $5,000 |
| Building One Community | Stamford, CT | Immigrants integration support | $5,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | Wallingford, CT | Food distribution | $5,000 |
| Freeport High School Scholarship Fund | Freeport, ME | Education | $5,000 |
| Freeport Historical Society | Freeport, ME | Preservation/Education | $5,000 |
| Grier School | Tyrone, PA | Education | $5,000 |
| Guiding Eyes | Yorktown Heights, NY | Guide dogs for the blind | $5,000 |
| Maine Mariners Museum | Bath, ME | Cultural education | $5,000 |
| National Eating Disorders Association | White Plains, NY | Supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders | $5,000 |
| NY Public Library | New York, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Read to Grow | Branford, CT | Kids education | $5,000 |
| Seeds of Independence | Brunswick, ME | Youth mentoring, education, independence, health, and wellness | $5,000 |
| Yarmouth Education Fund | Yarmouth, ME | Education | $5,000 |
| Rollins College | Winter Park, FL | Education | $5,000 |
| Hungarian Library | New York, NY | Eeducation | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Maryland | Arbutus, MD | Disability olympics athletes support | $4,500 |
| Dvcc | Stamford, CT | Domestic violence support | $4,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | Parkinson's research | $4,000 |
| Rising Starr Horse Rescue Corp | Wilton, CT | Rescue and provide care for horses | $3,109 |
| Americares | Stamford, CT | Poverty, disaster, or crisis aid | $3,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 85 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,434,359 | 85 |
| 2024 | $929,985 | 79 |
| 2023 | $834,210 | 72 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621669349100502
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3712328
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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