Harry and Louise Brown Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harry and Louise Brown Foundation is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $313,000 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$313,000
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $271,000 the year before.
43% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $254,500 | 40 | $6.4 million |
| 2022 | $239,500 | 47 | $5.6 million |
| 2023 | $313,500 | 50 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $271,000 | 47 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $313,000 | 51 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
Harry and Louise Brown 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 Harry and Louise Brown Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 32 | $226,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $21,000 |
| Colorado | 5 | $19,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $8,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $3,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs | General operations | $100,000 |
| Lake Fork Community Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Sam the I Can Man Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Woodson Center | General operations | $10,000 |
| Children's Health Foundation - Okc | General operations | $7,500 |
| Children's Medical Center Foundation - Dallas | General operations | $7,500 |
| Prison Fellowship | General operations | $7,500 |
| Casady School | General operations | $6,750 |
| A Chance to Change Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Center of Family Love | General operations | $5,000 |
| Colorado Outdoor Education Center | General operations | $5,000 |
| Cristo Rey Network (Okc) | General operations | $5,000 |
| Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Last Frontier Council Boy Scouts of America | General operations | $5,000 |
| Positive Tomorrows | General operations | $5,000 |
| Professional Oklahoma Educators | General operations | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General operations | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Classical Academy | General operations | $5,000 |
| University of the South-Sewanee | General operations | $5,000 |
| Vagabond Missions | General operations | $5,000 |
| Carpenter's Boat Shop | General operations | $3,500 |
| Cascia Hall | General operations | $3,500 |
| Christ the King Catholic Parish - Dallas | General operations | $3,500 |
| Christ the King School | General operations | $3,500 |
| Coweta Force | General operations | $3,500 |
| Focus on Home | General operations | $3,500 |
| Friends of El Reno Carnegie Library | General operations | $3,500 |
| My Town Miracles | General operations | $3,500 |
| Oklahoma Fellowship of Christian Athletes | General operations | $3,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Oklahoma | General operations | $2,500 |
| Central Ok Habitat for Humanity | General operations | $2,500 |
| Citizens Caring for Children | General operations | $2,500 |
| City Rescue Mission Inc | General operations | $2,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General operations | $2,500 |
| Dale Rogers Training Center | General operations | $2,500 |
| Denver Urban Debate League | General operations | $2,500 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | General operations | $2,500 |
| Hearts for Hearing Foundation | General operations | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- D Randolph Brown Jr
- Marianne B Rooney
- Susan Brown
Questions people ask
Does Harry and Louise Brown Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harry and Louise Brown Foundation give?
$313,000 in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Harry and Louise Brown Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists D Randolph Brown Jr (Presdient/Trustee), Marianne B Rooney (Trustee) and Susan Brown (Trustee).
What does Harry and Louise Brown Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.