Bruce Ford Brown Memorial Trust
Preselected recipients only
Bruce Ford Brown Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,500 in 81 grants; the typical grant was $750 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$85,500
- Number of grants81
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $82,500 the year before.
30% 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 | $84,250 | 74 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $82,500 | 78 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $85,500 | 81 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Bruce Ford Brown Memorial Trust 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 Bruce Ford Brown Memorial Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 28 | $29,700 |
| New York | 14 | $12,500 |
| Virginia | 4 | $11,500 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $5,950 |
| Maryland | 6 | $5,600 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $3,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $2,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hilarity for Charity | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| YWCA Richmond | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Leadership Metro Richmond Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Model Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Sweet Briar Institute | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | for the Department of History, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, and the School of Education | $3,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Front Temporal Degeneration (FTD) and Young Onset Dementia Clinic | $2,600 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Equus Effect | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Orchard School Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| UNC Health Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| KCRW Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Puppies Behind Bars Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| United Way Inc | Wildfire Response Fund | $1,500 |
| American University | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| ACLU Foundation of Southern California | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Beyond the Wire Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Climate First Replacing Oil & Gas | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Duke University | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Earthjustice | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Foundation for National Progress | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Naral Pro-Choice America Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Natural Resource Defense Council - Los Angeles Reg | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| North Carolina Veterinary Medical Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pitzer College | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Saint Benedict Abbey | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| University of Vermont | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $900 |
| California State University Long Beach Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Lorraine Eddy Brown
Questions people ask
Does Bruce Ford Brown Memorial Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bruce Ford Brown Memorial Trust give?
$85,500 in tax year 2025, across 81 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Bruce Ford Brown Memorial Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Lorraine Eddy Brown (Trustee).
What does Bruce Ford Brown Memorial Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.