Margie L Brown Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Margie L Brown Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $26,771 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $7,300. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$26,771
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$7,300
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $28,662 the year before.
43% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $21,294 | 10 | $725,243 |
| 2023 | $28,662 | 11 | $977,015 |
| 2024 | $26,771 | 14 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Margie L Brown 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 Margie L Brown Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $17,550 |
| Arizona | 4 | $7,831 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,054 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200 |
| Michigan | 1 | $100 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $36 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Classrooms Without Borders | Educational | $7,300 |
| Jewish Fed of PBG | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Temple Kol Ami | Religious | $3,151 |
| Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Center | Educational, cultural | $3,000 |
| Temple Kkol Ami | Religious | $3,000 |
| United Way of Pittsburgh | Charitable | $2,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Educational | $1,500 |
| Temple Emanuel | Religious, educational | $1,000 |
| Film Pittsburgh | Educational, cultural | $250 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Educational | $200 |
| Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona | Charitable | $180 |
| Central East Ncsy | Educational | $100 |
| PJ Library | Educational - library | $54 |
| St Francis Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $36 |
Officers and trustees
- Margie B Simon
- Ronald J Brown
- Judy Ehrenwerth
Questions people ask
Does Margie L Brown Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Margie L Brown Family Foundation give?
$26,771 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Margie L Brown Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Margie B Simon (Director), Ronald J Brown (Director) and Judy Ehrenwerth (Director).
What does Margie L Brown Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.