Maury and Bonnie Brown Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Maury and Bonnie Brown Foundation is a private foundation in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $1.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$1.0 million
How to apply
Maury and Bonnie 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 Maury and Bonnie Brown Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 29 | $1.3 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Family Young Mens Christian Association (YMCA) | Facility renovations | $1.1 million |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cheyenne Wyoming Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Cheyenne Animal Shelter | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Friends of Youth Alternatives Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Allen Chappel Church | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Comea Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| First Christian Church of Cheyenne | To support the 4th annual cheyenne thanksgiving event | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Needs Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Safehouse Services | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General operating support | $5,000 |
| St Joseph's Food Pantry Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Stride Learning Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Friends of Youth Alternatives Inc | University of wyoming football game attendance support | $3,850 |
| CFD Volunteer Crisis Fund | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Cheyenne Kiwanis Club Foundation | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Cheyenne Shrine Club | To assist in supporting shriners children's hospital | $2,500 |
| Coats for Kids Wyoming | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Laramie County Sheriff | Holiday meals support | $2,500 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | General operating support | $2,500 |
| We Got Your Back | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Wyoming Highway Patrol Association | Shop with a cop program support | $2,500 |
| Meals on Wheels Inc | Contribution of processed meats to feed beneficiaries the organization supports | $2,189 |
| Comea Inc | Contribution of processed meats to feed beneficiaries the organization supports | $2,010 |
| General Federation of Womens Club | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Contribution of processed meats to feed beneficiaries the organization supports | $1,593 |
| Needs Inc | Contribution of processed meats to feed beneficiaries the organization supports | $1,574 |
| St Joseph's Food Pantry Inc | Contribution of processed meats to feed beneficiaries the organization supports | $1,441 |
| Unaccompanied Students Initiative | Contribution of processed meats to feed beneficiaries the organization supports | $875 |
| Pine Bluffs Senior Center Inc | Contribution of processed meats to feed beneficiaries the organization supports | $701 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell Brown
- Laurie Talich
- Brian Tyrrell
Questions people ask
Does Maury and Bonnie Brown Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maury and Bonnie Brown Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Maury and Bonnie Brown Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Russell Brown (President, Director), Laurie Talich (Vice President, Director) and Brian Tyrrell (Secretary, Treasurer, Director).
What does Maury and Bonnie Brown Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and food and hunger.