Brown Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brown Family Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $101,379 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$101,379
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was down from $130,000 the year before.
22% 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 | $130,000 | 9 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $101,379 | 9 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Brown Family 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 Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $101,379 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | General support of charity | $20,000 |
| Montecito Community Foundation | General support of charity | $16,379 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | General support of charity | $15,000 |
| Independent Institute | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Pacific Research Institute | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Women's Fund of Santa Barbara | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Alpha Resource Center of Santa Barbara | General support of charity | $5,000 |
| Lobero Theater Foundation | General support of charity | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eleonore M Stiene-Brown
- Patricia M Soldano
Questions people ask
Does Brown Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brown Family Foundation give?
$101,379 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Brown Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eleonore M Stiene-Brown (Director/Pres) and Patricia M Soldano (Chief Financial).
What does Brown Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.