Eric Brown Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Eric Brown Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $159,243 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $38,500. 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$159,243
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$38,500
- Assets$206,368
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $273,814 the year before.
33% 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 | $130,287 | 35 | $91,060 |
| 2024 | $273,814 | 48 | $74,070 |
| 2025 | $159,243 | 40 | $206,368 |
How to apply
Eric 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 Eric Brown Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $358 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 11 | $71,734 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $36,000 |
| California | 1 | $16,140 |
| New York | 17 | $16,082 |
| Michigan | 1 | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,600 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $2,629 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Cancer Assoc | General | $38,500 |
| University of Wisconsin Fndtn | General | $35,000 |
| American Friends Israel Museum | General | $16,140 |
| Jewish Federation PBFL | General | $12,750 |
| Morgan Pressel Fndtn | General | $7,222 |
| Jarc | General | $6,000 |
| Morse Life Fndtn | General | $5,000 |
| South Fork Natural History | General | $5,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Museum | General | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democracy | General | $4,600 |
| Congregation Kol Ami | General | $3,741 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General | $3,600 |
| JCC Palisades | General | $2,500 |
| Trustbridge Global Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| PB Synagogue | General | $1,394 |
| Miami City Ballet | General | $1,068 |
| Vital Flight | General | $1,000 |
| Frances J Bright Woman's Club Charitable Foundation Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Hillel Foundation University of Wisconsin | General | $1,000 |
| Guild Hall Museum | General | $1,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Fndtn | General | $1,000 |
| The Lords Place | General | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation | General | $500 |
| The Society of the Four Arts | General | $475 |
| Ronald McDonald House Toronto | General | $358 |
| Norton Museum | General | $300 |
| Planned Parenthood | General | $250 |
| Met Museum | General | $210 |
| Hadassah | General | $152 |
| Jewish Family & Childern's Services | General | $129 |
| Longhouse Reserve | General | $105 |
| Thirteen | General | $100 |
| National Audubon Society | General | $100 |
| National Wildlife Federation | General | $100 |
| Nature Conservancy | General | $100 |
| East Hampton Library | General | $100 |
| Chabad | General | $100 |
| Lvis | General | $100 |
| The Frick Collection | General | $44 |
| Zionist Organization of America | General | $5 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Brown
- Nancy Brown
- Melissa Brown Eisenberg
Questions people ask
Does Eric Brown Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eric Brown Foundation Inc give?
$159,243 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Eric Brown Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter Brown (Director), Nancy Brown (Director) and Melissa Brown Eisenberg (Director).
What does Eric Brown Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.