HOUSTON, TX
Brown Foundation Inc.
Quick Facts
- EIN
- 746036466
- Location
- HOUSTON, TX
- Category
- Philanthropy & Grantmaking
- Total Assets
- $1.1B
- Annual Income
- $261M
- IRS Ruling Year
- 1952
- Organization Type
- Corporation
- Tax Deductibility
- Contributions are deductible
About This Foundation
Brown Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1952. It holds total assets of $1.1B. Annual income is reported at $261M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
View 990 FilingsFinancial Overview
Total Giving
$125.9M
2024+0%
Total Assets
$1.1B
2024+0%
Fair Market Value
N/A
2024
Net Worth
$1.1B
2024
Grants Paid
N/A
2024
Contributions
$0
2024
Net Investment Income
$180.2M
2024
Distribution Amount
$100.2M
2024
Total Giving by Year
$59.6M
11$58.4M
12$82.1M
13$69.4M
14$70.1M
15$70.1M
16$70.5M
19$87.1M
20$97.1M
21$92M
22$125.9M
23$125.9M
24Asset Growth
$645.6M
11$716M
12$763.9M
13$815.7M
14$826.1M
15$826.1M
16$901.1M
19$949.2M
20$979.1M
21$1B
22$1.1B
23$1.1B
24Financial Details (2024)
- Total Revenue
- $183.8M
- Total Expenses
- $125.9M
- Required Distribution
- $100.2M
- Total Liabilities
- $1
Grantmaking Insights
Total Grants
50
Total Giving
$98.6M
Average Grant
$2M
Median Grant
$500K
Grant Range
Min$168K
Max$20.7M
Median: $500K
Smallest grantLargest grant
Geographic Distribution of Grants
AK
ME
VT
NH
WA
ID
MT
ND
MN
WI
MI
NY
NY: $445K (2)
MA
CT
RI
OR
NV
WY
SD
IA
IL
IN
OH
OH: $555K (2)
PA
PA: $11M (1)
NJ
CA
CA: $168K (1)
UT
CO
NE
MO
KY
WV
VA
MD
DE
DC
AZ
NM
KS
AR
TN
NC
SC
OK
LA
MS
AL
GA
FL
HI
TX
TX: $86.4M (44)
TX$86.4M (44)
PA$11M (1)
OH$555K (2)
NY$445K (2)
CA$168K (1)
Past Grantees
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Parks BoardAn interconnected network of parks, trails, and greenspace for a more resilient and equitable Houston | Houston, TX | $20.7M | 2024 |
| Baylor College Of MedicineImagining Tomorrow's Medicine Today | Houston, TX | $13.4M | 2024 |
| Baylor College Of MedicineImagining Tomorrow's Medicine Today | Houston, TX | $11.6M | 2024 |
| National Philanthropic TrustStudy Group and Matching Grant Programs | Jenkintown, PA | $11M | 2024 |
| St John'S SchoolSt. John's Campaign for a new Lower School | Houston, TX | $8.5M | 2024 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy IncThe Memorial Park Conservancy Capital Campaign | Houston, TX | $7.5M | 2024 |
| Harmony Public SchoolsHouston Capital Campaign Phase II | Houston, TX | $2.5M | 2024 |
| Houston Parks BoardAn interconnected network of parks, trails, and greenspace for a more resilient and equitable Houston | Houston, TX | $1.8M | 2024 |
| Memorial Assistance MinistriesGrowing Our Impact... Together! | Houston, TX | $1.5M | 2024 |
| St John'S SchoolSt. John's Campaign for a new Lower School | Houston, TX | $1.5M | 2024 |
| Contemporary Arts Museum HoustonProperty Acquisition for CAMH Expansion ($1,000,000) and Operating Support ($250,000) | Houston, TX | $1.3M | 2024 |
| Menil Foundation IncOperating Support and support of the restoration of the Menil House property | Houston, TX | $1.1M | 2024 |
| University Of St ThomasFor the Greater Glory: A Campaign for the University of St. Thomas | Houston, TX | $1M | 2024 |
| The Chinati FoundationArt as Intended: The Chinati Foundation Capital Campaign | Marfa, TX | $1M | 2024 |
| Good Reason HoustonHISD Fund | Houston, TX | $1M | 2024 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts HoustonGeneral Operating Support ($900,000); Shartle Lecture Series ($29,500) | Houston, TX | $930K | 2024 |
| The Brookwood Community IncBrookwood and Beyond Capital Campaign (PH IX) | Brookshire, TX | $900K | 2024 |
| Houston Symphony SocietyOperating Support | Houston, TX | $850K | 2024 |
| Houston Grand Opera Association IncOperating Support | Houston, TX | $850K | 2024 |
| Houston Ballet FoundationOperating Support | Houston, TX | $850K | 2024 |
| Teach For America HoustonOperating Support | Houston, TX | $650K | 2024 |
| Uvalde Cisd Moving Forward FoundationUvalde Moving Forward | Uvalde, TX | $600K | 2024 |
| New Hope Housing IncNew Hopes Affordable Housing Pipeline ($500,000) and 2023 Operations ($100,000) | Houston, TX | $600K | 2024 |
| Alley TheatreOperating Support | Houston, TX | $500K | 2024 |
| San Antonio Museum Of ArtOperating Support | San Antonio, TX | $500K | 2024 |
| Galveston Bay FoundationEast Bay Living Shoreline | Kemah, TX | $500K | 2024 |
| Patrons Of The Arts In The Vatican Museums Of OhioRestoration of the Apostolic Fire Station found within the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican | Cleveland, OH | $355K | 2024 |
| Houston Symphony SocietyGeneral Operating Support | Houston, TX | $300K | 2024 |
| Communities In Schools Of Houston IncOperating Support | Houston, TX | $300K | 2024 |
| Emerge FellowshipOperating Support | Houston, TX | $250K | 2024 |
| The Irvin M Shlenker School Of Congregation Beth IsraelBuilding for the Future Campaign | Houston, TX | $250K | 2024 |
| Collaborative For ChildrenOperating Support | Houston, TX | $250K | 2024 |
| Avenue Community Development CorporationCapital Improvements for Continued Affordable Housing Access and General Operating | Houston, TX | $250K | 2024 |
| BakerripleyCommunity Initiatives Division | Houston, TX | $250K | 2024 |
| Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute For TexasTrauma and Grief Center, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute | Dallas, TX | $250K | 2024 |
| Rothko ChapelOpening Spaces Campaign ($200,000) and Operating Support ($50,000) | Houston, TX | $250K | 2024 |
| Byrd Hoffman Water Mill FoundationThe Watermill Center Western Union Shed Studio Renovation | Water Mill, NY | $245K | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast IncOperating Support | Houston, TX | $225K | 2024 |
| Theatre Under The StarsOperating Support | Houston, TX | $225K | 2024 |
| Prounitas IncProUnitas 3-Year Sustainability & Capacity Building Capital Campaign and Operating Support | Houston, TX | $225K | 2024 |
| The University Of Texas Health Science Center At HoustonNurturing Resilience Initiative - Harris County Expansion | Houston, TX | $200K | 2024 |
| Patrons Of The Arts In The Vatican Museums Of OhioRestoration of the Apostolic Fire Station found within the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican | Cleveland, OH | $200K | 2024 |
| Friends Of The High Line IncHigh Line Art and Educational Programming | New York, NY | $200K | 2024 |
| Institute For Rehabilitation & Research FoundationMission Connect | Houston, TX | $200K | 2024 |
| Celebrate Dyslexia SchoolsOperating Support | San Antonio, TX | $200K | 2024 |
| Houston Wilderness IncRiverine Targeted Use-of-Buyouts (TUBs) Program | Houston, TX | $200K | 2024 |
| Texas Defender ServiceOperating Support | Austin, TX | $200K | 2024 |
| The Nature ConservancyExpanding Love Creek Preserve Land Acquisition | Houston, TX | $190K | 2024 |
| Small Places"First of Many" Campaign | Houston, TX | $183K | 2024 |
| College TrackMatching gift-General Operating Support | Oakland, CA | $168K | 2024 |
990-PF Filings
| Tax Period | Return Type | View |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2023-06 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2022-06 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2021-06 | 990PF | View Filing |
Filings sourced from IRS e-file index. View all on ProPublica
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