Ella Mae Brown Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Ella Mae Brown Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Sherman, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $49,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $11,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$49,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $46,000 the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $46,000 | 5 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $49,000 | 6 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sheri Scribner 600 E Taylor St Suite 4007, Sherman, TX 75090 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (903) 893-7878 |
| What to submit | Complete application |
| Restrictions | Grants only for increasing quality of human life. |
What Ella Mae Brown Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | $49,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Masterkey Ministries Grayson County | Indigent nutrition | $11,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Senior nutrition | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Sherman | Youth afterschool programs | $9,000 |
| Casa of Grayson County | Child advocacy | $9,000 |
| Women Rock Inc | Breast cancer awareness | $5,000 |
| DFPS Silver Star Rooms | Eldercare supplies & svcs | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheri Scribner
- Dawn Cordell
- Sheila Shea
Questions people ask
Does Ella Mae Brown Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ella Mae Brown Charitable Trust give?
$49,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Ella Mae Brown Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Sheri Scribner (President), Dawn Cordell (VP) and Sheila Shea (Secretary).
What does Ella Mae Brown Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and youth programs.