Brinkley Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 52-6851031
Foundation Overview
Based in Towson, MD, Brinkley Family Foundation has awarded 165 grants totaling $1,882,451 to organizations in Maryland, District of Columbia and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $30 to $322,891, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
12 of 20 recipients (60%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
56% of grants are awarded in Maryland, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Maryland, funding concentrates in Baltimore (57%), Towson (18%), Owings Mills (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 3751% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Brinkley Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aarp | $30 | Wahington, DC, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Academy For The Afta | $5,000 | Asheville, NC, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Alzheimers Foundation | $23,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Alzheimers Association | $10,000 | Towson, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Blakehurst Residents Scholarship Foundation | $3,500 | Towson, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Brsf Blakehurst Schol | $20,000 | Towson, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Business Vol Md | $30,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Cato Institute | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Church Of Good Shepherd | $15,000 | Towson, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Helping Up Mission | $1,010 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| National Kidney Foundation | $750 | Linthicum, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Ncia Foundation | $30,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| St Marthas Epis Church | $2,000 | Bethany Beach, DE, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| The Family Tree | $32,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| United Way Of Central Md | $100,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| The College Of William & Mary | $10,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| William & Mary Foundation | $6,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $2,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2024 |
| Baltimore School For The Arts | $1,200 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Blakehurst Residents Scholarship | $2,000 | Towson, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Business Volunteers Maryland | $10,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Cato Institute | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Garrison Forest School | $2,500 | Owings Mills, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Md Science Center | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| National Kidney Foundation | $750 | Linthicum, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| The Family Tree | $18,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| United Way Of Central Maryland | $51,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Us Olympic And Paralympic Foundation | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| William & Mary Business School | $15,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $1,500 | Jacksonville, FL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Baltimore School For The Arts | $1,200 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Blakehurst Residents Scholarship | $2,000 | Towson, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Business Volunteers Maryland | $10,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Cato Institute | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Garrison Forest School | $2,500 | Owings Mills, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Md Science Center | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| National Kidney Foundation | $750 | Linthicum, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| The Family Tree | $18,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| United Way Of Central Maryland | $51,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Us Olympic And Paralympic Foundation | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| William & Mary Business School | $15,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $1,500 | Jacksonville, FL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Assn | $20,000 | Towson, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Blakehurst Residents Scholarship | $1,550 | Towson, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities | $3,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Garrison Forest | $2,500 | Owings Mills, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Helping Up Mission | $1,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Kreative Influence Inc | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| St Martha's Episcopal Church | $2,000 | Bethany Beach, DE, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| United Way Of Central Maryland | $20,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| William & Mary Foundation | $750 | Williamsburg, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| College Of William & Mary | $22,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Worldwide Orphans | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Assn | $20,000 | Towson, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Blakehurst Residents Scholarship | $1,550 | Towson, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities | $3,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Garrison Forest | $2,500 | Owings Mills, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Helping Up Mission | $1,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Kreative Influence Inc | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| St Martha's Episcopal Church | $2,000 | Bethany Beach, DE, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| United Way Of Central Maryland | $20,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| William & Mary Foundation | $750 | Williamsburg, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| College Of William & Mary | $22,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Worldwide Orphans | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Assn | $20,000 | Towson, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Blakehurst Residents Scholarship | $1,550 | Towson, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities | $3,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Garrison Forest | $2,500 | Owings Mills, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Helping Up Mission | $1,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Kreative Influence Inc | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| St Martha's Episcopal Church | $2,000 | Bethany Beach, DE, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| United Way Of Central Maryland | $20,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| William & Mary Foundation | $750 | Williamsburg, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| College Of William & Mary | $22,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Worldwide Orphans | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Alois Society And Alzheimers Assn | $2,500 | Timonium, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Blakehurst Residents Scholarship | $300 | Towson, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities | $500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Church Of Bethesda | $1,200 | Palm Beach, FL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Church Of Holy Comforter | $1,000 | Lutherville, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| First Baptist Church Asheville | $10,000 | Asheville, NC, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Helping Up Mission | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Johns Hopkins Office Of Medicine | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Kreative Influence Inc | $2,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| National Kidney Foundation | $750 | Lutherville, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| St Martha's Episcopal Church | $1,200 | Bethany Beach, DE, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| The Family Tree | $35,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| United Way Of Central Maryland | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| We Our Us | $500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| College Of William & Mary | $22,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| William & Mary Business School | $15,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| William & Mary Foundation | $2,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Ymca Of The Va Peninsulas | $1,000 | Newport News, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Alois Society And Alzheimers Assn | $2,500 | Timonium, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Blakehurst Residents Scholarship | $300 | Towson, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities | $500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Church Of Bethesda | $1,200 | Palm Beach, FL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Church Of Holy Comforter | $1,000 | Lutherville, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| First Baptist Church Asheville | $10,000 | Asheville, NC, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Helping Up Mission | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Johns Hopkins Office Of Medicine | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Kreative Influence Inc | $2,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| National Kidney Foundation | $750 | Lutherville, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| St Martha's Episcopal Church | $1,200 | Bethany Beach, DE, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| The Family Tree | $35,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| United Way Of Central Maryland | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| We Our Us | $500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| College Of William & Mary | $22,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| William & Mary Business School | $15,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| William & Mary Foundation | $2,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Ymca Of The Va Peninsulas | $1,000 | Newport News, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Alzheimers Assn | $2,000 | Timonium, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Blakehurst Residents Scholarship | $950 | Towson, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Cato Institute | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Church Of The Holy Comforter | $2,000 | Lutherville, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| College Of William & Mary | $139,320 | Williamsburg, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Garrison Forest School Fund | $3,500 | Owings Mills, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Helping Up Mission | $200 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Jan Houbolt Scholarship | $500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Judicial Watch | $800 | Washington, DC, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Nantucket, MA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $500 | Memphis, TN, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| St Martha's Episcopal Church | $1,200 | Bethany Beach, DE, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Team Green Running | $1,500 | The Woodlands, TX, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| The Family Tree | $2,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $1,600 | Washington, DC, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| United Way Of Central Md | $10,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Us Olympic And Paralympic Foundation | $700 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $500 | Topeka, KS, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Md Food Bank | $2,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Feeding South Florida | $2,500 | Pembroke Park, FL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Garrison Forest School | $2,500 | Owings Mills, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| United Way Of Central Md | $10,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| College Of William & Mary | $157,500 | Williamsburg, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| The Order Of St John | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Catholic Charities | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Blakehurst Residents Scholarship | $900 | Towson, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| St Marthas Episcopal Church | $1,000 | Bethany Beach, DE, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| The Cato Institute | $250 | Washington, DC, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| The Family Tree | $2,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust | $322,891 | New York, NY, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| College Of William And Mary | $158,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2017 |
| The Family Tree | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Church Of Holy Comforter | $1,200 | Lutherville, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Blakehurst Residents Scholarship | $500 | Towson, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Memorial Park Christian Preschool | $1,000 | Allison Park, PA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Church Of Bethesda By The Sea | $500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Special Olympics Of Md | $100 | Arbutus, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Md Science Center | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2017 |
| St Marthas Episcopal Church | $1,000 | Bethany Beach, DE, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2017 |
| College Of William And Mary | $1,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2016 |
| The Family Tree | $2,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Catholic Charities Annas House | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2016 |
| The Als Association | $100 | Rockville, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Church Of Holy Comforter | $2,000 | Lutherville, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2016 |
| Garrison Forest | $1,250 | Owings Mills, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 52-6851031 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1055 W JOPPA RD UNIT 310 Towson, MD 21204-3769 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Brinkley Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | James Brinkley |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Dana Brinkley |
| Trustee | Douglas Brinkley |
Forms 990-PF
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