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Fiscal Year Start

May 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Brinkley Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that actively engages in grantmaking, having distributed a total of $302.3K across 31 grantees in 2025. This foundation operates on a relationship-based approach and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$302.3K
2025
Grantees funded
31
Multi-year grantees
52%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$1.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
J
James Brinkley
Board Member
D
Dana Brinkley
Board Member
D
Douglas Brinkley
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BRINKLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. BRINKLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BRINKLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
BRINKLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, Virginia, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BRINKLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BRINKLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,200. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BRINKLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, BRINKLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $302 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BRINKLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, BRINKLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC, The Family Tree Inc, and THE UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BRINKLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION?
BRINKLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.