THE BRINSON FOUNDATION
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
68-0656415
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Chicago, IL, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
68-0656415
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Brinson Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that has paid out a total of $8.5 million in grants to 122 grantees in 2024, with significant funding directed towards California, Illinois, and Washington, D.C. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
$100.9M
80%
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
$840K
< 1%
St John's Health Foundation
$830K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
138
Median 1st year grant
$33K
Median 2nd year grant
$37.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BRINSON FOUNDATION?
Yes. THE BRINSON FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does THE BRINSON FOUNDATION give?
THE BRINSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Illinois, and District Of Columbia. 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 THE BRINSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BRINSON FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $33 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BRINSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE BRINSON FOUNDATION awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $8.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BRINSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE BRINSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, and St John's Health Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BRINSON FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting THE BRINSON FOUNDATION’s website.
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