The Brown Foundation
Accepts applications
The Brown Foundation is a private foundation in Gretna, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,300 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $600 and the largest $41,100. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$55,300
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$600
- Largest grant$41,100
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $47,900 the year before.
40% 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 | $67,850 | 19 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $47,900 | 11 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $55,300 | 10 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard K Ann F Brown 2620 East Gretna Road, Gretna, VA 24557 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (434) 656-2528 |
| What to submit | No stipulations |
What The Brown Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 6 | $54,700 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200 |
| Texas | 1 | $200 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church of Gretna | Unrestricted contribution | $41,100 |
| Blue Ridge Mountains Council - Scouting USA | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Va | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Mahova | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
| Campbell Masonic Lodge #316 | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Scottish Rite Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $200 |
| The Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $200 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $100 |
| Kedron Baptist Church | Unrestricted contribution | $100 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Unrestricted contribution | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard K Brown
- Ann F Brown
Questions people ask
Does The Brown Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Brown Foundation give?
$55,300 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $600.
Who runs The Brown Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard K Brown (Trustee) and Ann F Brown (Trustee).
What does The Brown Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.