The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2023 it gave $2.7 million in 56 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $333,453. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$2.7 million
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$333,453
- Assets$34.2 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2023 was down from $3.0 million the year before.
35% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.0 million | 64 | $50.1 million |
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 56 | $34.2 million |
How to apply
The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation Inc 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 The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 38 | $2.1 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $250,000 |
| New York | 5 | $102,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $100,484 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $20,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parks Alliance of Louisville | Restricted support - stock contribution (see attached information) | $333,453 |
| Duke University | Restricted support | $250,000 |
| Speed Art Museum | Restricted support | $250,000 |
| Community Foundation of Louisville | Restricted support - stock contribution (see attached information) | $208,204 |
| Speed Art Museum | Restricted support | $144,078 |
| Metro United Way | General support - stock contribution (see attached information) | $100,722 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support - stock contribution (see attached information) | $100,484 |
| Louisville Free Public Library Foundation | Restricted support | $100,000 |
| Rebound Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Sowing Seeds of Faith | General support | $100,000 |
| Kentucky Civic Engagement Table | Restricted support | $75,000 |
| Louisville Urban League | Restricted support | $57,723 |
| ACLU of Kentucky Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Actors Theatre of Louisville | General support | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky | Restricted support | $50,000 |
| Louisville Ballet | General support | $50,000 |
| Louisville Orchestra | General support | $50,000 |
| Louisville Public Media | Restricted support | $50,000 |
| Showing Up for Racial Justice Education Fund | General support - kentucky | $50,000 |
| Speed Art Museum | General support | $50,000 |
| Speed Art Museum | Restricted support | $28,125 |
| Louisville Academy of Music | Restricted support | $26,500 |
| Bridge Kids International | General support | $25,000 |
| Fund for the Arts | Restricted support | $25,000 |
| Fund for the Arts | General support | $25,000 |
| Myriad USA | Restricted support | $25,000 |
| National Constitution Center | General support | $25,000 |
| Speed Art Museum | Restricted support | $25,000 |
| Kentucky Coalition | General support | $20,000 |
| Kentucky Author Forum | General support | $16,667 |
| Friends of the Environment | General support | $15,000 |
| National Public Radio | General support | $15,000 |
| International Council of the Museum of Modern Art | General support | $12,500 |
| The Philanthropy Workshop | General support | $12,000 |
| Abaco Strong | General support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support - kentucky | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana | General support | $10,000 |
| Center for Women and Families | General support | $10,000 |
| Louisville Story Program | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Virginia | Restricted support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Augusta Brown Holland
- Brooke Brown Barzun
- Owsley Brown III
- Matthew Barzun
Questions people ask
Does The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation Inc give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2023, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Augusta Brown Holland (Director), Brooke Brown Barzun (Director/President), Owsley Brown III (Director/Secretary) and Matthew Barzun (Director/Treasurer).
What does The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.