Brown Family Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brown Family Private Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $91,000 in 21 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$91,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,500 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $109,750 | 18 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $80,500 | 21 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $91,000 | 21 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Brown Family Private 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 Family Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 15 | $63,500 |
| Ohio | 2 | $7,500 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center | Capital Campaign - Expanded Facility | $10,000 |
| Hyla Middle School | Financial Aid Auction Paddle Call | $7,500 |
| Eagle Harbor Congregational Church | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Amigos de Santa Cruz Foundation | Early Education Program | $5,000 |
| Cascade Public Media | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cooperative for Education | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fabretto Childrens Foundation Inc | FUNDAP Guatemala | $5,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Park Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium Society-Seas | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| World Possible | World Possible - Guatemala | $5,000 |
| Island Volunteer Caregivers | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Bainbridge Performing Arts | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Helpline House | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| North Kitsap Fishline | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Lam Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Bainbridge Island Historical Society | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Museum of Art | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Puget Sound Restoration Fund | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Kuow-Puget Sound Public Radio | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Adrienne Marie Bennett Brown
- John B Brown
- Ann Pownall Brown
Questions people ask
Does Brown Family Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brown Family Private Foundation give?
$91,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Brown Family Private Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Adrienne Marie Bennett Brown (VP), John B Brown (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Ann Pownall Brown (VP).
What does Brown Family Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and seniors.