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Craig & Galen Brown Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Craig C Brown. It holds total assets of $3.8M. Annual income is reported at $4.6M. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. 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 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Craig & Galen Brown Foundation has made 17 grants totaling $7.3M, with a median grant of $12K. Annual giving has grown from $28K in 2020 to $4.2M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $3.2M, with an average award of $431K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100K
Median Grant
$200K
Average Grant
$413K
Largest Grant
$938K
Based on 3 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.
Craig & Galen Brown Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 17 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NY.
Craig & Galen Brown Foundation has distributed a total of $7.3M across 17 grants. The median grant size is $12K, with an average of $431K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $3.2M.
Craig & Galen Brown Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Craig & Galen Brown Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Matthews | SECRETARY | $33K | $0 | $33K |
| Cary Gray | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brad Kirchhofer | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Craig C Brown | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
17
Total Giving
$7.3M
Average Grant
$431K
Median Grant
$12K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M UniversityEDUCATION | College Station, TX | $3.2M | 2023 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital FoundnCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $900K | 2023 |
| Kipp TexasEDUCATION | Dallas, TX | $36K | 2023 |
| Starfoge FoundryLEARNING | College Station, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $12K | 2022 |
| Bo'S PlaceCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $100K | 2021 |
| Kipp Texas FundraiserEDUCATIONAL | Houston, TX | $5K | 2020 |
| Houston Baptist UniversityEDUCATIONAL | Houston, TX | $4K | 2020 |
| Round Top-Warrenton Volunteer Fire DepartmentCHARITABLE | Burton, TX | $2K | 2020 |
| Tunnel To Towers FoundationCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $2K | 2020 |
| The Parish SchoolEDUCATIONAL | Houston, TX | $500 | 2020 |
| The Briarwood SchoolEDUCATIONAL | Houston, TX | $500 | 2020 |
| Houston Christian High SchoolEDUCATIONAL | Houston, TX | $500 | 2020 |