Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation
Accepts applications
Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $985,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $530,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$985,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$530,000
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $397,500 the year before.
46% 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 | $1.0 million | 3 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $397,500 | 8 | $9.0 million |
| 2025 | $985,000 | 13 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Scott E Andrews 40 Pearl Street NW Suite 333, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (616) 459-2009, scott.andrews@timcorpwm.com |
| What to submit | Letter stating charitable purpose and how funds ae to be used. |
What Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $530,000 |
| Michigan | 11 | $445,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woodson Center | General | $530,000 |
| City of Coldwater Aquatic Center | General | $125,000 |
| Ford Presidential Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| Childrens Museum of Branch County | General | $50,000 |
| Albion Collage | General | $25,000 |
| Frontline Community Church | General | $25,000 |
| Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Home Repair Services of Kent County | General | $22,500 |
| Iccf Community Homes | General | $22,500 |
| Meals on Wheels Western Michigan | General | $22,500 |
| Senior Neighbors | General | $22,500 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James R Browne
- Scott Andrews
- Matthew R Browne
Questions people ask
Does Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation give?
$985,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James R Browne (Pres., Sec., Treas., & Direc.), Scott Andrews (Vice Pres., Director) and Matthew R Browne (Director).
What does Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly seniors.