Brown Family Charitable Fund
Preselected recipients only
Brown Family Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $158,395 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $79,198 and the largest $148,849. 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$158,395
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$79,198
- Largest grant$148,849
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $145,740 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $145,740 | 3 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $158,395 | 2 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Brown Family Charitable Fund 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 Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $158,395 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | As needed | $148,849 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | As needed | $9,546 |
Officers and trustees
- Anthony L Brown
- Angie Astrin
- Francine L Brown
Questions people ask
Does Brown Family Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brown Family Charitable Fund give?
$158,395 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $79,198.
Who runs Brown Family Charitable Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Anthony L Brown (Pres/Dir As Reqd), Angie Astrin (Sec/Dir As Reqd) and Francine L Brown (Treas/Dir As Reqd).
What does Brown Family Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and food and hunger.