Brown Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brown Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Newton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $172,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $17,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$172,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$17,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $153,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $137,000 | 11 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $153,000 | 11 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $172,000 | 11 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Brown 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 Brown Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $172,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | General support | $25,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | General support | $25,000 |
| The Children's Room-Center for Grieving Children & Teenagers Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| The Pine Street Inn | General support | $18,000 |
| Birthday Wishes Inc | General support | $17,000 |
| Rosie's Place | General support | $17,000 |
| Saint Francis House | General support | $15,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc | General support | $13,000 |
| The Women's Lunch Place | General support | $13,000 |
| Project Smile | General support | $5,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts | General support | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth A Alperin
Questions people ask
Does Brown Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brown Charitable Foundation give?
$172,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $17,000.
Who runs Brown Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth A Alperin (Trustee).
What does Brown Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.