Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Takoma Park, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $190,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$190,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $200,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $200,000 | 4 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $190,000 | 5 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Philip S & Adele S Brown 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | $82,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $70,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $38,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder International | General Mission | $70,000 |
| Environmental Law Alliance Worlwide | General Mission | $42,000 |
| 188 Foundation | General Mission | $40,000 |
| San Juan Citizens Alliance | General Mission | $27,000 |
| Earth Law Center | General Mission | $11,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shanti Kleiman
- Rexford Brown
- Erika Brown
- Mandy Brown
- Amanda Brown
- Megan Brown
- Joshua Kleiman
Questions people ask
Does Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc give?
$190,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Shanti Kleiman (Treasurer), Rexford Brown (President), Erika Brown (Vice President) and Mandy Brown (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.