Monroe-Brown Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Monroe-Brown Foundation is a private foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.3 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $72,667 and the largest $500,000. 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$3.3 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$72,667
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$37.7 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
64% of its 2025 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 | $412,667 | 10 | $34.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 12 | $37.5 million |
| 2025 | $3.3 million | 17 | $37.7 million |
How to apply
Monroe-Brown 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Monroe-Brown Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 14 | $1.8 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $500,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $500,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $500,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greenville | General | $500,000 |
| DAFGIVING360 | General | $500,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | General | $500,000 |
| University of Michigan | Athletics locker room fund | $500,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable | General | $500,000 |
| University of Michigan | Vc fund | $250,000 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | General | $145,000 |
| University of Michigan | Alzheimers fund | $100,000 |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Entrepreneurship program | $72,667 |
| Gilmore Piano Festival | General | $60,000 |
| Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition | General | $50,000 |
| Bu Foundation | General | $35,189 |
| Kalamazoo County Ready 4S | General | $25,000 |
| The Leelanau School | General | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan | Real estate fund | $25,000 |
| SLD Read | General | $20,000 |
| Kalamazoo College | Usta | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert M Brown Jr
- A J Todd IV
- Jane B Todd
- Frederick O Brown
- Andrew Brown
- Catherine E Brown Webb
- Eric M Todd
- Stephen Todd
Questions people ask
Does Monroe-Brown Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Monroe-Brown Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $72,667.
Who runs Monroe-Brown Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert M Brown Jr (Secretary, Trustee), A J Todd IV (Vice President, Trustee), Jane B Todd (Treasurer, Trustee) and Frederick O Brown (President, Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Monroe-Brown Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and education.