Martin and Brown Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Martin and Brown Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $657,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $47,500 and the largest $150,000. 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$657,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$47,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$13.0 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was down from $730,000 the year before.
42% 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 | $730,000 | 12 | $12.4 million |
| 2024 | $657,000 | 12 | $13.0 million |
How to apply
Martin and 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.
What Martin and Brown Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 10 | $532,000 |
| New York | 2 | $125,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnpost | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $150,000 |
| Walker Art Center | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $120,000 |
| Center for Victims of Torture | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $80,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $75,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $50,000 |
| Advocate for Human Rights | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood NCS | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $45,000 |
| Avivo | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $30,000 |
| Washburn Center for Children | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $25,000 |
| Theater Mu | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $12,000 |
| Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Private College Fund | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer L Martin
- Tamara M Brown
- Ariana M Brown
- Isaac Brown
- Gabrial Brown
Questions people ask
Does Martin and Brown Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Martin and Brown Foundation give?
$657,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $47,500.
Who runs Martin and Brown Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer L Martin (President/Secretary), Tamara M Brown (Vice President), Ariana M Brown (Treasurer) and Isaac Brown (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Martin and Brown Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.