Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $375,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$375,000
- Assets$21.2 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
10% 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 | $1.6 million | 48 | $20.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 41 | $21.2 million |
How to apply
Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family Charitable 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 Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 6 | $715,000 |
| New York | 9 | $680,700 |
| California | 1 | $195,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $72,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $53,664 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 10 | $18,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $10,150 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Skye Foundation | Charity | $375,000 |
| Aha Learning Inc | Charity | $330,000 |
| Teachers College Columbia University | Charity | $200,000 |
| Remy's Good Day Fund | Charity | $195,000 |
| Midtown Arts & Design Alliance LLC | Charity | $150,000 |
| The Street Homeless | Charity | $80,000 |
| New Energy Economy | Charity | $55,000 |
| In Good Company | Charity | $50,000 |
| USA Shaolin Temple | Charity | $50,000 |
| The South Bronx Community Charity School | Charity | $44,000 |
| The American Indian College Fund | Charity | $40,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charity | $25,000 |
| Women for Women Inst | Charity | $25,000 |
| Red Cloud Renewable | Charity | $22,000 |
| ACLU | Charity | $20,000 |
| Federation of Jewish Communities of the Cis Inc Dime Community Bank | Charity | $20,000 |
| Heifer International | Charity | $20,000 |
| Fortune Society | Charity | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach | Charity | $10,000 |
| National Jewish Health | Charity | $10,000 |
| The Carter Center | Charity | $10,000 |
| Partners in Education | Charity | $5,000 |
| Rock and Roll for Children Foundation | Charity | $5,000 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation | Charity | $3,664 |
| Hospice of Palm Beach | Charity | $2,000 |
| Southern Law Poverty Center | Charity | $2,000 |
| Aizheimers' Foundation | Charity | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Services | Charity | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach Fire & Rescue | Charity | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach Habilitation Center | Charity | $1,000 |
| WPBT2 Palm Beach | Charity | $1,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research | Charity | $700 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Charity | $500 |
| Florida Science Museum | Charity | $500 |
| Mandel JCC Greater Palm Beach | Charity | $500 |
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving (Madd) | Charity | $500 |
| Norton Museum of Art | Charity | $500 |
| Temple Israel | Charity | $500 |
| The Nature Conservatory | Charity | $250 |
| Childrens' Defense Fund | Charity | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia A Brown
- Donna L Brown
- Laura Cat Engel-Brown
- Gabriel Gunther-Brown
Questions people ask
Does Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family Charitable Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patricia A Brown (President), Donna L Brown (Treasurer), Laura Cat Engel-Brown (Secretary) and Gabriel Gunther-Brown (Vice President).
What does Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.