Brown Assistance Fund Trust
Preselected recipients only
Brown Assistance Fund Trust is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $36,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. 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$36,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$895,903
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $34,000 the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27,000 | 26 | $765,732 |
| 2024 | $34,000 | 32 | $817,953 |
| 2025 | $36,000 | 33 | $895,903 |
How to apply
Brown Assistance Fund 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 Brown Assistance Fund Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 16 | $17,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $5,000 |
| California | 4 | $4,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $3,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shriner's Hospital | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Episcopal High School | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Spokane | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Spokane Hope Hearingoral Program of Excellence | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| The River Food Pantry | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Lilac Services for the Blind | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Inland NW | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Briarpatch Youth Services | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Dane County Foundation | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Volunteers of America Spokane | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Belmont University | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Advent Episcopal Day School Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Linacre Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Second Baptist School | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Nehemiah Center Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Coeur D' Alene Summer Theatre | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Inland Northwest | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Spokane Humane Society | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| St George's School Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Skilskin | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Joya Child & Family Development | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Innovia Foundation | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Spokane Valley | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| The Artisans Ark | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Spokane Parks Foundation | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Presbyterian Church of the Roses | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Friends of Manito Park | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| San Francisco Lighthouse | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Our Lady of Fatima Church | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Brown Assistance Fund Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brown Assistance Fund Trust give?
$36,000 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Brown Assistance Fund Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does Brown Assistance Fund Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and disability.