The Brown Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Brown Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Luis Obispo, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,300 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$85,300
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $73,200 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 | $67,000 | 12 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $73,200 | 16 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $85,300 | 17 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
The Brown Family 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 The Brown Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $57,800 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| French Hospital Medical Center Foun | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Individual | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Individual | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Friends of Avila Pier | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Pacific Wildlife Care | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Carter Center | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Woods Humane Society | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Americares | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Individual | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Animal Shelter to Riverbank | General purpose | $200 |
| Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Fo | General purpose | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas H Brown II
- Judy Brown
Questions people ask
Does The Brown Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brown Family Foundation give?
$85,300 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Brown Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas H Brown II (President) and Judy Brown (Secy-Treas).
What does The Brown Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and animals.