Elsie A Brown Fund Inc
Accepts applications
Elsie A Brown Fund Inc is a private foundation in Fairfield, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $111,000 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$111,000
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was down from $128,000 the year before.
16% of its 2024 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 | $128,000 | 34 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $111,000 | 38 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elsie A Brown Fund PO Box 909, Norwich, CT 06360 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 581-1161 |
| What to submit | Furnished upon request. Scholarships only. |
| Restrictions | New london county residency for scholarships |
What Elsie A Brown Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 31 | $98,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $6,000 |
| New York | 1 | $4,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nfa Slater Memorial Museum | General support | $15,000 |
| Nfa Judith E Hamblen Endowed Scholarship | General support | $10,000 |
| Arc of New London County | General support | $8,000 |
| John Kelley Memorial Fund | General support | $6,000 |
| CT Food Bank | General support | $5,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Nfa Eleanor Bo Conary Endowed Scholarship | General support | $5,000 |
| Nfa Howard and Elsie Brown Scholarship | General support | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $3,000 |
| Madonna Place | General support | $3,000 |
| Martin House | General support | $3,000 |
| Norwich Historical Society | General support | $3,000 |
| Thames River Community Service | General support | $3,000 |
| City of Norwich | General support | $3,000 |
| Charles River Watershed Association | General support | $2,000 |
| Diaper Bank of Connecticut | General support | $2,000 |
| Haitian Health Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Maine Historical Society | General support | $2,000 |
| Operation Hope | General support | $2,000 |
| Otis Library | General support | $2,000 |
| Safe Futures | General support | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics | General support | $2,000 |
| Women's Lunch Place | General support | $2,000 |
| All Hallows Guild | General support | $1,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | General support | $1,000 |
| Historic New England | General support | $1,000 |
| Lyme Ambulance | General support | $1,000 |
| Lyme Congregational Church | General support | $1,000 |
| New Engalnd Science and Sailing | General support | $1,000 |
| Yantic Volunteer Fire Department | General support | $1,000 |
| Always Home | General support | $1,000 |
| High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Southeastern CT Community Center of the Blind | General support | $1,000 |
| Backus Hospital Auxiliary | General support | $500 |
| Mystic Aquarium | General support | $500 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum | General support | $500 |
| Park Nursery School | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Kelleher
- Nell Kelleher
- Thomas Harding
- Molly K Meyers
Questions people ask
Does Elsie A Brown Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Elsie A Brown Fund Inc give?
$111,000 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Elsie A Brown Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Carol Kelleher (President), Nell Kelleher (Secretary), Thomas Harding (Treasurer) and Molly K Meyers (Board Member).
What does Elsie A Brown Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.