M K Brown Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
M K Brown Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pampa, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $493,625 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$493,625
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $235,800 the year before.
55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $235,800 | 21 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $493,625 | 31 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Leland Waters PO Box 581, Pampa, TX 79066-0581 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (806) 669-6890 |
What M K Brown Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 30 | $491,125 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pampa Youth and Community Center | Facility improvements | $200,000 |
| The Panhandle Gives | Operating expenses for tx panhandle charities | $60,000 |
| Golden Spread Council Boy Scouts | Operating expenses & septic systems | $40,000 |
| Pampa Senior Citizens | Operations & equipment purchase | $20,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plain | Operations | $20,000 |
| West Texas A M University | Scholarships | $17,500 |
| Texas Tech University | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| High Plains Food Bank | Rural operations | $15,000 |
| St Matthews Episcopal | Operation | $14,125 |
| Good Samaritan Christian Services | Food for programs | $10,000 |
| Pampa Meals on Wheels | Program support | $10,000 |
| University of Texas | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Donley County Senior Citizens | Purchase operating equipment | $5,000 |
| Pampa Isd | Choir costumes for musical | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Electrical repairs | $5,000 |
| Old Mobeetie TX Assn | Operations | $5,000 |
| Southside Senior Citizen Center | Operations | $5,000 |
| Amarillo Children's Home | Operations | $5,000 |
| Freedom Museum USA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Window on A Wider World | Educational programming | $3,000 |
| The Amarillo Symphony | Program support | $2,500 |
| Clarendon College Pampa Center | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Univ of TX at Arlington | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma State University | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Texas Panhandle Heritage Foundation | Operations | $2,500 |
| Texas Women's University | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Navarro College | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| The Well Steam and Literacy Center | Operations | $2,500 |
| Pampa High School Choir Booster Clu | Operations | $2,500 |
| Saint's Roost Museum | Operations | $2,500 |
| Southwest Diabetic Foundation | Financial aid for children attending camp | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Leland W Waters
- Doug Carmichael
- Ja Johnson
- Diane Waters
Questions people ask
Does M K Brown Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does M K Brown Foundation Inc give?
$493,625 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs M K Brown Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Leland W Waters (Chairman), Doug Carmichael (Vice CHMN), Ja Johnson (Sec/Treas) and Diane Waters (Asst Sec/Treas).
What does M K Brown Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, community development and education.