The Peter Browning Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Peter Browning Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$140,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $92,000 the year before.
41% of its 2025 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 | $87,000 | 10 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $92,000 | 12 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $140,000 | 18 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
The Peter Browning 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 The Peter Browning Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $135,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paleontological Research Institute | Program support | $20,000 |
| State Theatre of Ithaca | Program support | $15,000 |
| State Theatre of Ithaca | Program support | $15,000 |
| YMCA of Ithaca | Program support | $10,000 |
| Elizabeth Clune Montessori School | Program support | $10,000 |
| Cornell University | Program support | $10,000 |
| Family & Children's Services of Ithaca | Program support | $10,000 |
| Discover Cayuga Lake Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Tabor Academy | Program support | $5,000 |
| Greater Ithaca Activities Center | Program support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Ithaca | Program support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Iyb | Program support | $5,000 |
| Tompkins County Public Library | Program support | $5,000 |
| Finger Lakes Reuse Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes | Program support | $5,000 |
| WSKG Public Telecommunications | Program support | $2,000 |
| Wxxi | Program support | $2,000 |
| Cinemapolis | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ursula Kurman Browning
- Janet L Houston
- Karinna Kurman Browning
Questions people ask
Does The Peter Browning Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Peter Browning Family Foundation give?
$140,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Peter Browning Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ursula Kurman Browning (President, Trustee), Janet L Houston (Secretary/Treasurer, Trustee) and Karinna Kurman Browning (Asst Treasurer, Trustee).
What does The Peter Browning Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.