John M Brown Family Foundation
Accepts applications
John M Brown Family Foundation is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $182,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $8,500 and the largest $33,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$182,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$8,500
- Largest grant$33,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $195,607 the year before.
0% 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 | $138,603 | 20 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $195,607 | 20 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $182,000 | 15 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Matthew or Gay Brown PO Box 633, Charleston, WV 25322-0633 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (304) 348-4582 |
| What to submit | Contact the organization for an application |
| Deadlines | October 1st |
| Restrictions | Contact the organization for qualifications |
What John M Brown Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 10 | $96,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $38,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Casa for Kids | General operating | $33,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating | $25,500 |
| Community Kitchen Inc | General operating | $21,000 |
| Christian Help Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Shack Neighborhood House Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Visiting Homemaker Service of Monongalia | General operating | $10,000 |
| Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center | General operating | $10,000 |
| Morgantown Area Meals on Wheels | General operating | $8,500 |
| Scott's Run Settlement House | General operating | $7,500 |
| Wvu Foundation | General operating | $6,000 |
| Pantry Plus More Inc | General operating | $6,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General operating | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council | General operating | $5,000 |
| Mylan Park Foundation Inc | General operating | $2,500 |
| Literacy Volunteers | General operating | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Huntington National Bank
Questions people ask
Does John M Brown Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 1st.
How much does John M Brown Family Foundation give?
$182,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $8,500.
Who runs John M Brown Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
What does John M Brown Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and food and hunger.