Brown Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brown Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Abilene, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $44,925 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $350 and the largest $6,000. 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$44,925
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$350
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$33.2 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $35,692 the year before.
15% 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 | $35,692 | 37 | $30.7 million |
| 2024 | $44,925 | 39 | $33.2 million |
How to apply
Brown Memorial 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 Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 38 | $44,625 |
| Michigan | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Dickinson County Historical Society | Contribution | $5,550 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Church Women United Christmas Aid | Contribution | $1,250 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | Contribution | $1,200 |
| Meals on Wheels | Contribution | $1,050 |
| Abilene Trapshooting Club | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Dickinson County Community Foundation | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Abilene Area Food Pantry | Contribution | $800 |
| Hope Lives | Contribution | $550 |
| The Hope Center | Contribution | $550 |
| Hospice of Dickinson County | Contribution | $525 |
| Community Theatrical Easter Pageant | Contribution | $500 |
| Love Chloe Foundation | Contribution | $500 |
| Grant Township Fire District | Contribution | $400 |
| KSDS Inc | Contribution | $400 |
| Cedar House | Contribution | $350 |
| Elsie Brooks Memorial Cancer Fund | Contribution | $350 |
| Casa of the 8th Judicial District | Contribution | $325 |
| Dickinson County 4-H Foundation | Contribution | $300 |
| National Child Safety Council | Contribution | $300 |
| Toys for Tots | Contribution | $300 |
| Heritage Center | Contribution | $250 |
| Kansas Kids in Crisis | Contribution | $250 |
| Abilene Cemetary Association | Contribution | $200 |
| Coyote Crazy for Parkinson | Contribution | $200 |
| Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland | Contribution | $200 |
| Safe Night After Prom | Contribution | $200 |
| Salvation Army | Contribution | $200 |
| Sharing Shelves Free Store | Contribution | $200 |
| Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau | Contribution | $150 |
| Eisenhower Marathon | Contribuiton | $100 |
| Kansas State Historical Foundation | Contribution | $100 |
| National Fire Safety Council Inc Co Abilene Fire Dept | Contribution | $100 |
| Crime Stoppers of Dickinson County Inc | Contribution | $50 |
| Abilene High School Booster Club | Contribution | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- David J Walters
- Philip J Mulanax
- Tim B Shafer
- Alfred P Jones
- Bruce E Hettenbach
- Julie A Sprenkle
- Michael L Whitehair
Questions people ask
Does Brown Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brown Memorial Foundation give?
$44,925 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $350.
Who runs Brown Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David J Walters (Trustee), Philip J Mulanax (President, General Manager), Tim B Shafer (Trustee) and Alfred P Jones (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Brown Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and food and hunger.