Brown Science Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brown Science Foundation is a private foundation in Escondido, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $10.3 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $500,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$10.3 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$500,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$6.3 million
How to apply
Brown Science 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 Science Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $910,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $607,616 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $469,591 |
| Ohio | 1 | $400,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | For scientific research | $1.0 million |
| Johns Hopkins University | For scientific research | $910,000 |
| University of Washington | For scientific research | $607,616 |
| University of California Berkeley | For scientific research | $550,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technolo | For scientific research | $500,000 |
| Princeton University | For scientific research | $469,591 |
| Stanford University | For scientific research | $400,000 |
| The Ohio State University | For scientific research | $400,000 |
| University of California Los Angele | For scientific research | $383,625 |
Officers and trustees
- Ross M Brown
- Sherron Estes Brown
- Adam G Brown
- Joseph Abkin
- Mark M Brown
- Kurt H Brown
Questions people ask
Does Brown Science Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brown Science Foundation give?
$10.3 million in tax year 2023, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $500,000.
Who runs Brown Science Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Ross M Brown (President & CEO), Sherron Estes Brown (Director), Adam G Brown (Director) and Joseph Abkin (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Brown Science Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research and education.