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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 yearGrants paidAmount
2024222$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.

RecipientLocationPurposeTax yearAmount
National Philanthropic TrustJenkintown, PAStudy Group and Matching Grant Programs2024$11M
Harris Health Strategic FundBellaire, TXInvesting in a Healthier Harris County2024$10M
Precinct4ForwardHouston, TXBurnett Bayland Park Improvements2024$7.5M
YES Prep Public SchoolsHouston, TXThe Power of YES2024$7M
Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TX10-year plan (Phase I)2024$6M
Greater Houston Community FoundationHouston, TXHouston Charter Seed Fund2024$5M
Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TXBrown Hall of Entomology ($2,850,000) and Youth Education Support ($150,000)2024$3M
Coalition for the Homeless of HoustonHarris CountyHouston, TXAchieving Equilibrium ($1,500,000) and Operating Support ($75,000)2024$1.6M
Thrive With Autism FoundationMagnolia, TXCampaign of Hope2024$1.6M
Houston Parks BoardHouston, TXPasadena Vince Bayou Greenway Implementation2024$1.5M
DePelchin Children's CenterHouston, TXCommunity Based Care2024$1.5M
Good Reason HoustonHouston, TXHISD Fund2024$1M
Emancipation Park ConservancyHouston, TXEmancipation Park Capital Campaign2024$1M
Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TXMFAH Operating Support ($900,000) and Ruth K Shartle Lecture Series ($29,500)2024$929.5K
Children's Museum IncHouston, TXStrengthening Our Core: 0-PreK Exhibit, Programs, and Partnerships; Operating Support2024$875K
Houston Grand Opera Association IncHouston, TXOperating Support2024$850K
Houston Ballet FoundationHouston, TXOperating Support2024$850K
Houston Symphony SocietyHouston, TXOperating Support2024$850K
The Westview School IncHouston, TXCapital Campaign ($750,000) and Operating Support ($50,000)2024$800K
Menil Foundation IncHouston, TXOperating Support2024$800K
Georgia O'Keeffe MuseumSanta Fe, NMThe New O'Keeffe2024$750K
Annunciation Orthodox SchoolHouston, TXLight the Way Capital Campaign2024$750K
Contemporary Arts Museum HoustonHouston, TXRebirth in Action: Phase 22024$750K
Teach For America HoustonHouston, TXOperating Support2024$650K
Houston Classical IncHouston, TXThe Next Chapter: A Campaign for Houston Classical's Future2024$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
Email
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.

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