Charles S & Millicent P Brown Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles S & Millicent P Brown Family Foundation is a private foundation in Germantown Hills, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $319,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $18,000 and the largest $33,000. 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$319,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$18,000
- Largest grant$33,000
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $450,988 the year before.
35% 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 | $450,988 | 19 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $319,000 | 17 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
Charles S & Millicent P 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 Charles S & Millicent P Brown Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $58,000 |
| California | 2 | $48,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $42,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $28,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $24,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $24,500 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $21,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $17,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Mosaic Project | To provide children of diverse backgrounds with essential community building skills | $33,000 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church - Disaster Relief | To support humanitarian efforts related to the hawaii wildfires | $30,000 |
| Girls on the Run Rhode Island | To support activity based programs which inspire all girls to build their confidence, kindness, and decision making skills | $30,000 |
| Chatham Education Foundation | Support of innovative and creative education programs | $24,500 |
| Cora Foundation | To provide food to individuals and families in need | $24,500 |
| Community Combined Ministries | To provide food to children in need that they can safely open and prepare for themselves | $21,500 |
| Stratton Foundation Career-Trade Scholarships | To support education initiatives | $20,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Inc | Breast cancer research, community health, global outreach, and public policy initiatives | $20,000 |
| Jamestown Yorktown Foundation | Early american living-history experience | $18,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank | To alleviate hunger and malnutrition and providing disaster relief | $18,000 |
| MassBioEd Foundation | To build sustainable life sciences workforce in the region through educational programs | $17,500 |
| Canticle Farm - Casa Tres Hermanas Sanctuary | To support humanitarian efforts | $15,000 |
| Reach Out and Read Rhode Island | To promote early literacy and school readiness in children and parents | $12,000 |
| Stratton Foundation Financial Literacy Program | To support education initiatives | $10,000 |
| Williamsburg Music Association | To support instrumental and vocal programs | $10,000 |
| OSF Healthcare Foundation | To provide transforming healthcare to improve people's lives | $10,000 |
| 4Ocean Foundation | To support cleanup and ending the oncean plastic crisis | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Keith Brown Dubois
- Robert A Brown
- Charles S Brown Jr
Questions people ask
Does Charles S & Millicent P Brown Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles S & Millicent P Brown Family Foundation give?
$319,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $18,000.
Who runs Charles S & Millicent P Brown Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Keith Brown Dubois (Trustee), Robert A Brown (Trustee) and Charles S Brown Jr (Trustee).
What does Charles S & Millicent P Brown Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.