James & Noel Browne Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
James & Noel Browne Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $764,072 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$764,072
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$267,459
- New grantees92%
Giving in 2025 was up from $85,000 the year before.
92% 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 | $532,000 | 15 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $85,000 | 3 | $985,343 |
| 2025 | $764,072 | 24 | $267,459 |
How to apply
James & Noel Browne Charitable Trust 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 James & Noel Browne Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $523,557 |
| Illinois | 2 | $75,000 |
| California | 1 | $60,000 |
| New York | 3 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $30,000 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Casa San Jose | For advocacy and resources in the latino communty | $150,000 |
| Manchester Youth Development Center | For youth education programs | $90,057 |
| University of Pittsburgh | For education programs | $75,000 |
| Cambiar Education | For education research and development | $60,000 |
| Allegheny Land Trust | For land conservation programs | $50,000 |
| Feeding America | For food distribution programs | $50,000 |
| ACLU | For programs to defend civil rights | $40,000 |
| Joe Dicarlo | For benefit of haitian refugees | $30,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | For food distribution programs | $25,000 |
| Wheaton College | For education programs | $25,000 |
| Covenant House | To provide housing for homeless youth | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | For health care programs | $25,000 |
| UNICEF USA | For education programs | $25,000 |
| Crisis Center North | For services for victims of domestic violence | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters of NNM | For youth mentor programs | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | For home construction | $15,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | Outdoor youth development programs | $15,000 |
| New York Times Neddiest Cases Fund | Educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Reading Quest | Educational purpose | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Iup | For education programs | $2,500 |
| Kids Choice | For programs to support children in the child-welfare system in allegheny county | $500 |
| Avonworth Historical Society | Historic preservation program | $500 |
| Avalon Public Library | For education programs | $500 |
| Finca | For programs to fight poverty | $15 |
Officers and trustees
- James J Browne
- Noel W Browne
Questions people ask
Does James & Noel Browne Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James & Noel Browne Charitable Trust give?
$764,072 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs James & Noel Browne Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists James J Browne (Trustee) and Noel W Browne (Trustee).
What does James & Noel Browne Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.