Brown Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Brown Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.6 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $403,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$403,000
- Assets$10.7 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2023 was up from $129,500 the year before.
71% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $129,500 | 10 | $9.2 million |
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 21 | $10.7 million |
How to apply
Brown Foundation Inc 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 Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $1.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $310,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $90,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $70,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Provide relief for and to minister to the physical well-being of needy persons in israel | $403,000 |
| The Marshall Project | Nonprofit journalism about criminal justice | $400,000 |
| American Friends of Maoz-Seal | Enhance israel's public sphere by identifying, training and empowering ethical and professional leaders in important public and social position | $265,000 |
| Cornell University | Mary fainsod katzenstein prison program director's discretionary fund | $100,000 |
| Hadar Institute | Empowers jews to create and sustain vibrant, practicing, egalitarian communities of torah, avodah, and hesed. | $100,000 |
| Schechter Bergen | Schechter annual campaign - support jewish education | $50,000 |
| Palm Beach Opera Inc | To support the production of live opera, educational programs, concerts and lectures. | $45,000 |
| JDRF International | To fund type 1 diabetes research | $30,000 |
| Temple Emeth - Reform Congregation | To support temple | $30,000 |
| Eric Brown Foundation | Supports health, religion, and human service projects | $25,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services Inc | Helping community through educational and health programs | $25,000 |
| Pflag - NYC | Organization committed to the civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (lgbt) people. | $25,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | To support the production of live opera, educational programs, concerts and lectures. | $25,000 |
| Abraham Joshua Heschel School | Identifying, teaching, and applying a full range of standards that have found expression in jewish tradition and which promote the development of students into civically responsible and spiritually sensitive human beings. | $18,000 |
| Afs-Usa | Working toward a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities through a global volunteer partnership | $10,000 |
| Arnold P Gold Foundation | To provide compassionate, collaborative, and scientifically excellent patient care | $10,000 |
| Catskill Food Pantry Inc | To support local hunger relief efforts | $10,000 |
| New England Conservatory of Music | To educate and train musicians of all ages from around the world | $10,000 |
| Thomas Cole National Historic Site | Historic site preservation | $10,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center | Summer institute sponsor | $5,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Museum | Support of exhibitions, family programs, and historic collections that connects visitors to the island's diverse heritage. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Brown
- Adam R Brown
- Nikki Mintz Brown
Questions people ask
Does Brown Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brown Foundation Inc give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2023, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Brown Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists David Brown (President), Adam R Brown (Secretary/Treasurer) and Nikki Mintz Brown (Officer).
What does Brown Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and faith communities.