The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found
Preselected recipients only
The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2023 it gave $2.7 million in 95 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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 grants95
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$333,453
- Assets$41.5 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2023 was down from $3.2 million the year before.
25% 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 | $3.2 million | 113 | $51.2 million |
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 95 | $41.5 million |
How to apply
The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found 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 Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Kentucky. It also paid $7,578 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 22 | $1.2 million |
| California | 34 | $688,931 |
| Iowa | 3 | $304,539 |
| Colorado | 8 | $188,908 |
| New York | 9 | $93,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $57,500 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $33,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parks Alliance of Louisville | Restricted support - stock contribution (see attached information) | $333,453 |
| Kentucky College of Art Design | General support | $200,336 |
| University of Virginia | Restricted support - stock contribution (see attached information) | $164,880 |
| Louisville Orchestra | General support - stock contribution (see attached information) | $150,236 |
| University of Virginia | Restricted support - stock contribution (see attached information) | $138,659 |
| Speed Art Museum | Restricted support - stock contribution (see attached information) | $115,763 |
| University of Southern California | Restricted support - stock contribution (see attached information) | $100,601 |
| Thacher School | Restricted support - stock contribution (see attached information) | $100,209 |
| Kentucky College of Art Design | General support | $100,000 |
| Pundarika Foundation | Restricted support | $100,000 |
| Special Operations Services | General support | $70,000 |
| Louisville Urban League | Restricted support | $66,667 |
| Film Collaborative | Restricted support | $63,478 |
| Kentucky College of Art Design | General support | $50,000 |
| Mind and Life Institute | General support | $50,000 |
| Maiden Voyage Productions | Restricted support | $40,500 |
| Louisville Story Program | Restricted support | $40,000 |
| Uc Davis Foundation | Restricted support | $40,000 |
| Maiden Voyage Productions | Restricted support | $30,900 |
| Pema Chodron Foundation | Restricted support | $30,000 |
| Special Operations Services | General support | $30,000 |
| Speed Art Museum | Restricted support | $28,125 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | Restricted support | $25,000 |
| Canyon Cinema Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Fund for the Arts | Restricted support | $25,000 |
| Grabhorn Institute | Restricted support | $25,000 |
| Omega Institute for Holistic Studies | General support | $25,000 |
| Sustainable Food Alliance | General support | $25,000 |
| Center for Discovery | General support | $20,000 |
| Inward Bound Mindfulness Education | Restricted support | $20,000 |
| Kentucky College of Art Design | General support | $20,000 |
| Marin Academy | General support | $20,000 |
| Omega Institute for Holistic Studies | General support | $20,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Restricted support | $20,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Restricted support | $18,708 |
| Kentucky Author Forum | General support | $16,667 |
| Roxie Theatre | Restricted support | $15,361 |
| Digital Harbor Foundation | Restricted support | $15,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Restricted support | $15,000 |
| Human Needs Project | General support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Owsley Brown III
- Brooke Brown Barzun
- Augusta Brown Holland
- Christina Lee Brown
Questions people ask
Does The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2023, across 95 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found?
Its 2023 filing lists Owsley Brown III (Director/President/Secreta), Brooke Brown Barzun (Director), Augusta Brown Holland (Director) and Christina Lee Brown (Director).
What does The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.