Brown Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brown Foundation is a private foundation in Little Rock, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $117,700 in 75 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$117,700
- Number of grants75
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $115,750 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $118,000 | 66 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $115,750 | 71 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $117,700 | 75 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Brown Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Brown Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 64 | $105,700 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $2,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount St Mary Foundation | Support | $15,000 |
| Monsignor Allen Trust and Dev Fund | Support | $10,000 |
| Holy Souls Catholic Church | Support | $6,000 |
| Holy Souls Catholic School | Support | $3,000 |
| Girl Scouts | Support | $2,500 |
| Natural State Council | Support | $2,500 |
| Access Academy | Support | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Arkansas | Support | $2,000 |
| CHS Foundation | Support | $2,000 |
| Cosmopolitan Foundation | Support | $2,000 |
| Lifequest of Arkansas | Support | $2,000 |
| Methodist Family Health Ar | Support | $2,000 |
| Museum of Discovery | Support | $2,000 |
| National Wild Turkey Federation | Support | $2,000 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | Support | $2,000 |
| University of Arkansas Foundation | Support | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Support | $1,000 |
| Ar Children's Hospital FDTN | Support | $1,000 |
| Ar Game and Fish Foundation | Support | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Archaelogical Society | Support | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Autism Foundation | Support | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Foodbank | Support | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts | Support | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Repertory Theatre | Support | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Symphony Orchestra | Support | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Zoological Foundation | Support | $1,000 |
| Beta Theta Pi Foundation | Support | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Ar | Support | $1,000 |
| Camp Aldersgate | Support | $1,000 |
| Canterbury School | Support | $1,000 |
| Care for Animals | Support | $1,000 |
| Cathedral of St Andrew | Support | $1,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Little Rock | Support | $1,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Shreveport | Support | $1,000 |
| Central Ar Library Foundation | Support | $1,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | Support | $1,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl | Support | $1,000 |
| Discalced Carmelite Nuns | Support | $1,000 |
| Discaled Hermits Our Lady Mt Carmel | Support | $1,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Angela C Brown
- Fred I Brown III
- Robert Saer Brown
Questions people ask
Does Brown Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brown Foundation give?
$117,700 in tax year 2025, across 75 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Brown Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Angela C Brown (Vice Preside), Fred I Brown III (Treasurer) and Robert Saer Brown (Secretary).
What does Brown Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.