The Brown Foundation Inc Grants
Private foundation · EIN 74-6036466 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $84.3M
- Grants reported
- 222
- Median grant
- $50K
- Future commitments
- $11.5M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 222 | $84.3M |
Where The Brown Foundation Inc gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | Study Group and Matching Grant Programs | 2024 | $11M |
| Harris Health Strategic Fund | Bellaire, TX | Investing in a Healthier Harris County | 2024 | $10M |
| Precinct4Forward | Houston, TX | Burnett Bayland Park Improvements | 2024 | $7.5M |
| YES Prep Public Schools | Houston, TX | The Power of YES | 2024 | $7M |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | 10-year plan (Phase I) | 2024 | $6M |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Houston, TX | Houston Charter Seed Fund | 2024 | $5M |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | Brown Hall of Entomology ($2,850,000) and Youth Education Support ($150,000) | 2024 | $3M |
| Coalition for the Homeless of HoustonHarris County | Houston, TX | Achieving Equilibrium ($1,500,000) and Operating Support ($75,000) | 2024 | $1.6M |
| Thrive With Autism Foundation | Magnolia, TX | Campaign of Hope | 2024 | $1.6M |
| Houston Parks Board | Houston, TX | Pasadena Vince Bayou Greenway Implementation | 2024 | $1.5M |
| DePelchin Children's Center | Houston, TX | Community Based Care | 2024 | $1.5M |
| Good Reason Houston | Houston, TX | HISD Fund | 2024 | $1M |
| Emancipation Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | Emancipation Park Capital Campaign | 2024 | $1M |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | MFAH Operating Support ($900,000) and Ruth K Shartle Lecture Series ($29,500) | 2024 | $929.5K |
| Children's Museum Inc | Houston, TX | Strengthening Our Core: 0-PreK Exhibit, Programs, and Partnerships; Operating Support | 2024 | $875K |
| Houston Grand Opera Association Inc | Houston, TX | Operating Support | 2024 | $850K |
| Houston Ballet Foundation | Houston, TX | Operating Support | 2024 | $850K |
| Houston Symphony Society | Houston, TX | Operating Support | 2024 | $850K |
| The Westview School Inc | Houston, TX | Capital Campaign ($750,000) and Operating Support ($50,000) | 2024 | $800K |
| Menil Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | Operating Support | 2024 | $800K |
| Georgia O'Keeffe Museum | Santa Fe, NM | The New O'Keeffe | 2024 | $750K |
| Annunciation Orthodox School | Houston, TX | Light the Way Capital Campaign | 2024 | $750K |
| Contemporary Arts Museum Houston | Houston, TX | Rebirth in Action: Phase 2 | 2024 | $750K |
| Teach For America Houston | Houston, TX | Operating Support | 2024 | $650K |
| Houston Classical Inc | Houston, TX | The Next Chapter: A Campaign for Houston Classical's Future | 2024 | $500K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- Ann Ziker The Brown Foundation Inc
- Address
- 2217 Welch St Houston, TX, 770195617
- Phone
- 7135236867
- bfi@brownfoundation.org
- Deadlines
- https://www.brownfoundation.org/grant-seekers/
- Application materials
- Grant applicants should refer to the foundation's website for information regarding the application process. i. https://www.brownfoundation.org/ ii. https://www.brownfoundation.org/about/#history iii. https://www.brownfoundation.org/grantmakingareas/#areas iv. https://www.brownfoundation.org/apply/
- Restrictions
- https://www.brownfoundation.org/grant-seekers/
Application information: https://www.brownfoundation.org/
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Brown Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.