Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Camden, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.2 million. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$14.8 million
- New grantees92%
Giving in 2024 was up from $662,556 the year before.
92% 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 | $662,556 | 18 | $12.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 12 | $14.8 million |
How to apply
Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc 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 Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 3 | $1.6 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $230,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $43,300 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kellman Brown Academy | General fund | $1.2 million |
| Congregation Beth El | General fund | $300,000 |
| Jazz Aspen Snowmass | General fund | $230,250 |
| Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey | General fund | $50,000 |
| Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History | General fund | $26,800 |
| Commemorative Air Force | General fund | $10,000 |
| Women's Way | General fund | $10,000 |
| Please Touch Museum | General fund | $5,000 |
| Jewish Graduate Student Initiative | General fund | $5,000 |
| 1654 Society | General fund | $1,800 |
| Acting Without Borders | General fund | $1,000 |
| Bringing Hope Home | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sidney Brown
- Sandra Brown
- Courtney Brown
- Eric Brown
- Jacob Brown
Questions people ask
Does Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sidney Brown (Trustee), Sandra Brown (Trustee), Courtney Brown (Trustee) and Eric Brown (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.