James A and Martha R Brown Charitable Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
James A and Martha R Brown Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lexington, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $71,730 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$71,730
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$59.5 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.4 million the year before.
58% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.4 million | 13 | $50.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 12 | $59.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Conner Wehrle 250 W Main St Suite 2300, Lexington, KY 40507 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (859) 235-0622 |
| What to submit | No special form required at this time |
| Deadlines | Not at this time |
| Restrictions | Preference will be given to organizations operating in nicholas county and/or harrison county, Kentucky |
What James A and Martha R Brown Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 11 | $1.7 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $98,066 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown College | Capital Improvements | $1.0 million |
| Lexington Community Radio dba RadioLEX | EquipmentUpgrade | $200,000 |
| CynthianaHarrison County Economic Development Authority Inc | Economic Development | $150,000 |
| Harrison Memorial Hospital | Equipment | $100,000 |
| The Bridge Adaptive Sports & Recreation | Cincinnati AdaptiveAthletics Project | $98,066 |
| Bluegrass Community Foundation | Good Giving Challenge and Match Grant | $90,784 |
| Central Music Academy | Furniture | $52,675 |
| The Kentucky Trooper Outreach Inc | Trooper Island | $40,500 |
| ENRICH Corp | Structured living renovation | $30,958 |
| Milestones Inc | Purchase tractor | $26,039 |
| Kentucky State Police | Christmas Shopping With a Trooper | $20,000 |
| Lexington Humane Society | Animal Welfare | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Joni Douglas
- Harry Richart
- Edwin Culbertson
Questions people ask
Does James A and Martha R Brown Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Not at this time.
How much does James A and Martha R Brown Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $71,730.
Who runs James A and Martha R Brown Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Joni Douglas (Director), Harry Richart (BD. Chair/Pres.) and Edwin Culbertson (Director).
What does James A and Martha R Brown Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and community development.