//
Also known as: C/O KENNETH A ALPERIN TRUSTEE
Work at this foundation?
Claim this profile to edit this page and see interest from grant seekers.
Brown Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in NEWTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Nixon Peabody Llp. It holds total assets of $2.9M. Annual income is reported at $592K. Total assets have grown from $1.7M in 2011 to $2.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Brown Charitable Foundation has made 33 grants totaling $398K, with a median grant of $12K. The foundation has distributed between $129K and $137K annually from 2021 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $20K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$12K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$19K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Brown Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 33 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA.
Brown Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $398K across 33 grants. The median grant size is $12K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $20K.
Brown Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Brown Charitable Foundation is headquartered in NEWTON, MA.
Track this funder — get alerted when new grants match
Get a free weekly digest of new grant opportunities as they're added to Granted. Unsubscribe anytime.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth A Alperin | TRUSTEE | $11K | $0 | $11K |
Total Giving
$162K
Total Assets
$2.4M
Fair Market Value
$2.4M
Net Worth
$2.4M
Grants Paid
$137K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$69K
Distribution Amount
$111K
Total: $654K
Total Grants
33
Total Giving
$398K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$12K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$14K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Dana Farber Cancer InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| The Children'S Room-Center For Grieving Children & Teenagers IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, MA | $16K | 2023 |
| The Pine Street InnGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Rosie'S PlaceGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $14K | 2023 |
| Birthday Wishes IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Natick, MA | $14K | 2023 |
| Saint Francis HouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $12K | 2023 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Women'S Lunch PlaceGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Project SmileGENERAL SUPPORT | Hopedale, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation Of MassachusettsGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $3K | 2023 |