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Also known as: % PETER R BROWNELL
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Brownell Family Foundation Rt 2 is a private trust based in GRINNELL, IA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. The principal officer is Frank Brownell Iii. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $144K. Total assets have grown from $33K in 2011 to $2.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Iowa. According to available records, Brownell Family Foundation Rt 2 has made 64 grants totaling $2.5M, with a median grant of $13K. Annual giving has grown from $198K in 2020 to $438K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $1.1M distributed across 21 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $200K, with an average award of $39K. The foundation has supported 50 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Iowa, South Carolina, Georgia, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$53K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 21 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.
Brownell Family Foundation Rt 2 is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 64 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IA, SC, GA.
Brownell Family Foundation Rt 2 has distributed a total of $2.5M across 64 grants. The median grant size is $13K, with an average of $39K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $200K.
Brownell Family Foundation Rt 2 typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Brownell Family Foundation Rt 2 is headquartered in GRINNELL, IA. While based in IA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank R Brownell Iii | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peter R Brownell | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$500K
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
$2.4M
Net Worth
$2.3M
Grants Paid
$438K
Contributions
$38K
Net Investment Income
$30K
Distribution Amount
$124K
Total Grants
64
Total Giving
$2.5M
Average Grant
$39K
Median Grant
$13K
Unique Recipients
50
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Double D Foundation IncINDUSTRY CONTRIBUTION | Black Creek, GA | $100K | 2021 |
| SowwCHARITABLE | Myrtle Beach, SC | $111K | 2023 |
| American Suppressor AssociationCHARITABLE | Atlanta, GA | $100K | 2023 |
| Grinnell School Of MusicCHARITABLE | Grinnell, IA | $50K | 2023 |
| Shepherds Of WildlifeCHARITABLE | Whitefish, MT | $25K | 2023 |
| Second Amendment FoundationCHARITABLE | Bellevue, WA | $22K | 2023 |
| Iowa Firearms CoalitionCHARITABLE | Moville, IA | $22K | 2023 |
| Gun Owners Of AmericaCHARITABLE | Springfield, VA | $22K | 2023 |
| Claude And Dolly Ahrens FoundationCHARITABLE | Grinnell, IA | $21K | 2023 |
| Boone And Crockett Club FoundationCHARITABLE | Missoula, MT | $20K | 2023 |
| Grinnell Are Arts CouncilCHARITABLE | Grinnell, IA | $9K | 2023 |
| Cgsc FoundationCHARITABLE | Fort Leavenworth, KS | $8K | 2023 |
| Grinnell High SchoolCHARITABLE | Grinnell, IA | $5K | 2023 |
| Montgomery Community CollegeCHARITABLE | Troy, NC | $4K | 2023 |
| Link GrinnellCHARITABLE | Grinnell, IA | $4K | 2023 |
| Iowa Valley Community CollegeCHARITABLE | Grinnell, IA | $4K | 2023 |
| Murray State CollegeCHARITABLE | Tishomingo, OK | $4K | 2023 |
| Trinidad State CollegeCHARITABLE | Trinidad, CO | $4K | 2023 |
| Mink WicCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Other 501 (C) (3) OrgsCHARITABLE | Local, IA | $550 | 2023 |
| Maj TorreCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $120K | 2022 |
| Des Moines Metro OperaCHARITABLE | Indianola, IA | $100K | 2022 |
| Aiming For The TruthCHARITABLE | Florissant, MO | $100K | 2022 |
| The Cylinder IncCHARITABLE | Atlanta, GA | $95K | 2022 |
| Firearms Policy FoundationCHARITABLE | Sacramento, CA | $22K | 2022 |
| American Express AssociationCHARITABLE | Atlanta, GA | $22K | 2022 |
| Greater Poweshiek Comm FoundationCHARITABLE | Grinnell, IA | $16K | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of AmericaCHARITABLE | Des Moines, IA | $10K | 2022 |
| Iowa CopsCHARITABLE | Granger, IA | $10K | 2022 |
| Grinnell Volunteer Fire DepartmentCHARITABLE | Grinnell, IA | $5K | 2022 |
| Poweshiek Co Pheasants ForeverCHARITABLE | Montezuma, IA | $4K | 2022 |
| Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon FoundCHARITABLE | Des Moines, IA | $1K | 2022 |
| Indelible HousingLOCAL COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION | Washington, DC | $200K | 2021 |
| Soww CharityVETERANS DAY 4% MATCH | Myrtle Beach, SC | $137K | 2021 |
| Solutionary IncINDUSTRY CONTRIBUTION | Philadelphia, PA | $120K | 2021 |
| Greater Powershiek Community FoundationLOCAL COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION | Grinnell, IA | $101K | 2021 |
| 1791 AllianceINDUSTRY CONTRIBUTION | Austin, TX | $100K | 2021 |
| Link IncLOCAL COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION | Grinnell, IA | $15K | 2021 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationCONSERVATION CONTRIBUTION | Missoula, MT | $10K | 2021 |
| Bci Dci 100INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTION | Des Moines, IA | $5K | 2021 |