The Brown Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Brown Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Greenville, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,550 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $100,500. 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$120,550
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$100,500
- Assets$896,383
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $69,100 the year before.
19% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,100 | 14 | $769,314 |
| 2024 | $69,100 | 19 | $837,256 |
| 2025 | $120,550 | 16 | $896,383 |
How to apply
The Brown Family 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 The Brown Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 16 | $120,550 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville Schools Foundation | Stadium, other | $100,500 |
| Darke County Historical Society | Operations | $5,000 |
| Free Store Food Bank-Cincinnati | Operations | $2,000 |
| Darke County Agicultural Society | Public relations | $2,000 |
| Darke County Educational History | One-room schoolhouse preservation | $2,000 |
| Purrfect Haven Pet Shelter | Operations | $1,000 |
| Greenville Girls Softball | Operations | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greenville | Operations | $1,000 |
| Main Street Greenville | Operations | $1,000 |
| GHS Vocal Music Boosters | Operations | $1,000 |
| Darke County Pregnancy Center | Fundraiser | $1,000 |
| Life Untethered Inc | Operations | $1,000 |
| Murals of Greenville Ohio | Operations | $1,000 |
| Greenville Athletic Boosters | Operations | $500 |
| Greenville City Schools | Student support | $300 |
| Illumination Ministries | Operations | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard T Brown
Questions people ask
Does The Brown Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brown Family Foundation Inc give?
$120,550 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Brown Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard T Brown (Trustee).
What does The Brown Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.