Brown Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brown Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wolf Point, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $124,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $47,500. 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$124,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$47,500
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $107,000 the year before.
9% 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 | $78,000 | 13 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $107,000 | 14 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $124,500 | 13 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Brown Family 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 Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 9 | $102,100 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $6,400 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,500 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| El Roi Outreach Trust | General operating funds | $47,500 |
| Lustre Christian High School | General operations | $17,500 |
| Grace Bible Church | General operating fund | $15,500 |
| Youth With A Mission | General operations | $10,000 |
| Lustre MB Church | General purposes | $9,500 |
| Deep River Mission | General operations | $6,400 |
| Individual | General operations | $5,500 |
| Your Network of Praise | General operating fund | $4,900 |
| Montana Family Institute | General oprations | $4,200 |
| Sarah's Covenant Homes | General operations | $1,500 |
| Zoe Care | General operations | $1,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $500 |
| Friends of Ifsosud | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dennis Brown
- Robert Brown
Questions people ask
Does Brown Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brown Family Foundation give?
$124,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Brown Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dennis Brown (President) and Robert Brown (Secretary).
What does Brown Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.