Clayton Brown Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Clayton Brown Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wheaton, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$79.2 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $550,000 the year before.
39% 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 | $550,000 | 25 | $69.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 18 | $79.2 million |
How to apply
Clayton 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 Clayton Brown Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $950,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $315,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $125,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Josiah Venture | General purposes | $200,000 |
| Wheaton Academy | General pourposes | $150,000 |
| Naples Christian Academy | General purposes | $150,000 |
| By the Hand Club for Kids | General purposes | $125,000 |
| Ligonier Ministries | General purposes | $125,000 |
| Moody Global Ministries | General purposes | $125,000 |
| The Navigators | General purposes | $125,000 |
| South Point Youth | General Purposes | $125,000 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Outreach Community Ministries | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Concentric | General Purposes | $100,000 |
| Compass Church | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Cru | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Global Scholars | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Project Medsend | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Ethnos 360 | General purposes | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven C Brown
- Cari Brown
- Jennifer Brown
Questions people ask
Does Clayton Brown Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clayton Brown Family Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Clayton Brown Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven C Brown (Pres/Treas), Cari Brown (VP/Sec) and Jennifer Brown (Dir).
What does Clayton Brown Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.