James Graham Brown Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
James Graham Brown Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $18.5 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $202,500 and the largest $1.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$18.5 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$202,500
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$391 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $12.9 million the year before.
56% 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 | $12.9 million | 58 | $366 million |
| 2024 | $18.5 million | 50 | $391 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mason Rummel President James Graham 471 West Main Street Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (502) 896-2440 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See "for grantseekers" section on jgbf.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What James Graham Brown Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 42 | $14.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $22,420 |
| Oregon | 2 | $10,550 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rita June Foundation | Bezos academies louisville | $1.5 million |
| Kentucky Derby Museum | "the greatest race" 2025 film update and lighting enhancement | $1.0 million |
| Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education | Driving transformational change for student success | $1.0 million |
| Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises | Pathway to opportunities for resilient eky | $880,625 |
| Louisville Free Public Library Foundation | Renovate and modernize libraries | $755,000 |
| Amped | 10-for 10 campaign | $750,000 |
| Parks Alliance of Louisville | Alberta o. Jones park and ballard park projects | $750,000 |
| Centre College | 2024 brown fellows program | $749,419 |
| The Housing Partnership Inc | Gateway on broadway community service facility | $575,000 |
| Kentucky Community and Technological College System Foundation Inc | A home for hope at ectc | $550,000 |
| University of Louisville Foundation | 2024 brown fellows program | $536,286 |
| Americana Community Center | Healthcare excellence initiative | $500,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Kentucky Inc | Goodwill opportunity campus in west louisville | $500,000 |
| J B Speed Art Museum | Speed art park | $500,000 |
| Kentucky Educational Television Foundation | Expansion of new/larger studio and production space | $500,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Louisville | Renovations to chestnut street YMCA | $500,000 |
| Teach Kentucky Inc | Program support | $350,000 |
| Simmons College of Kentucky | Advancing scky with the addition of key staffing positions | $342,750 |
| Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Inc | Building a rural development hub through locally controlled philanthropy | $251,100 |
| Art Center of the Bluegrass | Creation of the glass museum | $250,000 |
| Delta Foundation Inc | Headquarters building | $250,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Inc | Program support | $250,000 |
| Riverside Farnsley-Moreman Landing Inc | Riverside visitor center expansion project | $250,000 |
| Centre College | 2024 brown fellows program | $229,884 |
| Family & Children's Place | Strengthen internal staff capacity | $205,000 |
| Center for Nonprofit Excellence | Strengthening the impact of nonprofits | $200,000 |
| EVOLVE502 | Student success coaches and general operations | $116,318 |
| American Red Cross | Program support | $100,000 |
| Greater Louisville Foundation Inc | Program support | $100,000 |
| Louisville Downtown Development Corporation | Program support | $64,000 |
| The Food Literacy Project | Youth growing community program | $60,000 |
| Dare to Care Inc | Program support | $54,000 |
| Kentucky Youth Advocates | Bloom kentucky initiative | $50,000 |
| Sowing Seeds With Faith | Program support | $50,000 |
| University of Louisville Foundation | Hale scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| Main Street Perryville | Program support | $25,000 |
| Council on Foundations | 2024 program support | $20,000 |
| Council on Foundations | 2024 membership dues | $20,000 |
| Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council | Program support | $20,000 |
| Philanthropy Southeast | 2024 membership renewal | $12,420 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Campbell
- Crit Luallen
- Jerry Abramson
- Ben Chandler
- Condrad Daniels
- Sandra Frazier
- Doug Grissom
- Lopa Mehrotra
- Greg Rousos
- Steve Sautel
- Aaron Thompson
- R Alex Rankin
- R Ted Steinbock MD
- Mason Rummel
- William Clifton
Questions people ask
Does James Graham Brown Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See "for grantseekers" section on jgbf.org.
How much does James Graham Brown Foundation Inc give?
$18.5 million in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $202,500.
Who runs James Graham Brown Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen Campbell (Chairman), Crit Luallen (Vice Chair), Jerry Abramson (Trustee) and Ben Chandler (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does James Graham Brown Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and housing and homelessness.