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George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust

Preselected recipients only Springfield, Missouri · EIN 436743835

George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Springfield, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $59,581 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,509 and the largest $11,018. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $65,595 the year before.

30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$54,61912$1.1 million
2024$65,59512$1.1 million
2025$59,58110$1.2 million

How to apply

George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Missouri.

StateGrantsAmount
Missouri6$37,545
Tennessee2$11,018
Florida1$5,509
Oklahoma1$5,509

Grants paid in 2025

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Eastwood Memorial United Methodist Church
Caruthersville, MO
Public support$11,018
Shriners Hospitals for Children Trust/Investment Accounting Team
Tampa, FL
Medical research$5,509
First Baptist Church
Caruthersville, MO
Public support$5,509
Epworth Children and Family Serv Attn Kim Mims
St Louis, MO
Public support$5,509
Caruthersville Public Library
Caruthersville, MO
Public support$5,509
St Jude's Childrens Research Hospital Attn Legal Dept
Memphis, TN
General support$5,509
Lebonheur Children's Med Ctr
Memphis, TN
General support$5,509
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK
General support$5,509
Charlie Burkhalter Arkansas State University
Springfield, MO
Scholarship$5,000
Miley Jai Tate Arkansas State University Scholarshi
Springfield, MO
Scholarship$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust give?

$59,581 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,509.

Who runs George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Simmons BK (Trustee).

What does George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.

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