Searing Brown Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Searing Brown Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,250 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $11,000. 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$54,250
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
73% 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 | $44,063 | 14 | $970,756 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 19 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $54,250 | 26 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Searing Brown 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 Searing Brown Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 26 | $54,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African Mission Healthcare Foundation | General donation | $11,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Haiti Relief | General donation | $8,500 |
| Family Research Council | General donation | $4,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Marble Falls | General donation | $4,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | General donation | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | General donation | $2,500 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | General donation | $2,000 |
| Joshua Fund | General donation | $2,000 |
| Oceana | General donation | $2,000 |
| South Texas Children's Home | General donation | $2,000 |
| Tunnels and Towers | General donation | $2,000 |
| 21 Wilberforceorg | General donation | $1,500 |
| Baker Ripley | General donation | $1,000 |
| Direct Relief | General donation | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital Galveston | General donation | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General donation | $1,000 |
| Sodzo International | General donation | $1,000 |
| City Ballet of Houston | General donation | $750 |
| Musi Cares | General donation | $750 |
| Strake Jesuit | General donation | $750 |
| Daughters of the American Revolution | General donation | $500 |
| Friends for Life | General donation | $500 |
| Hope Store Inc | General donation | $500 |
| Houston Humane Society | General donation | $500 |
| Mercy Ships | General donation | $500 |
| Turning Point USA | General donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott S Brown
- Markell B Rowe
- Melanie C Dauphin
Questions people ask
Does Searing Brown Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Searing Brown Foundation give?
$54,250 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Searing Brown Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott S Brown (President), Markell B Rowe (Treasurer) and Melanie C Dauphin (Secretary).
What does Searing Brown Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, faith communities and health.