LOUISVILLE, KY
James Graham Brown Foundation Inc.
Quick Facts
- EIN
- 610724060
- Location
- LOUISVILLE, KY
- Category
- General
- Total Assets
- $391M
- Annual Income
- $45.4M
- IRS Ruling Year
- 1964
- Organization Type
- Corporation
- Tax Deductibility
- Contributions are deductible
About This Foundation
James Graham Brown Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in LOUISVILLE, KY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1964. It holds total assets of $391M. Annual income is reported at $45.4M. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
View 990 FilingsFinancial Overview
Total Giving
$16.9M
2023-18%
Total Assets
$366.4M
2023+10%
Fair Market Value
$366.4M
2023
Net Worth
$361.1M
2023
Grants Paid
$12.9M
2023
Contributions
$0
2023
Net Investment Income
$12M
2023
Distribution Amount
$16.8M
2023
Total Giving by Year
$10.8M
11$16.4M
12$22.8M
13$14.3M
14$18.3M
15$16.7M
19$20.6M
20$27.1M
21$20.6M
22$16.9M
23Asset Growth
$326.8M
11$336.6M
12$354.5M
13$355.2M
14$335.1M
15$350M
19$374.6M
20$402.3M
21$333M
22$366.4M
23Investment Portfolio (2023)
Total: $23.2M
Corporate Stock: $23.2M
Other Investments: $322.4M
Cash: $1.6M
Corporate Stock (7%)
Other Investments (93%)
Cash (0%)
Expense Breakdown (2023)
Grants Paid$12.9M
Officer Compensation$816K
Pension & Benefits$266K
Occupancy$141K
Travel & Conferences$57K
Accounting Fees$47K
Legal Fees$24K
Depreciation$19K
Revenue Sources (2023)
- Dividends
- $6.5M
- Capital Gains (Net)
- $5.1M
- Interest
- $240K
Financial Details (2023)
- Total Revenue
- $11.9M
- Total Expenses
- $16.9M
- Exempt Purpose Expenses
- $14.2M
- Required Distribution
- $16.8M
- Undistributed Income
- $8.9M
- Grants Approved (Future)
- $2.6M
- Total Liabilities
- $5.3M
- Excise Tax
- $166K
- Tax Due
- $17K
Foundation Classification (2023)
Operating FoundationGrants to IndividualsNon-Charity GrantsLobbying ActivityExcess Business Holdings
Grantmaking Insights
Total Grants
50
Total Giving
$15.9M
Average Grant
$318K
Median Grant
$250K
Grant Range
Min$19K
Max$1M
Median: $250K
Smallest grantLargest grant
Geographic Distribution of Grants
AK
ME
VT
NH
WA
ID
MT
ND
MN
WI
MI
NY
MA
CT
RI
OR
NV
WY
SD
IA
IL
IN
OH
PA
NJ
CA
UT
CO
NE
MO
KY
KY: $15.3M (46)
WV
VA
MD
DE
DC
DC: $19K (1)
AZ
NM
KS
AR
TN
NC
SC
OK
LA
MS
AL
AL: $595K (3)
GA
FL
HI
TX
KY$15.3M (46)
AL$595K (3)
DC$19K (1)
Past Grantees
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellspring IncAFFORDABLE, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS ADULTS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS | Louisville, KY | $1M | 2022 |
| Berea CollegeBUILDING A TECHNOLOGY FUTURE LIKE NO OTHER | Berea, KY | $1M | 2022 |
| Centre College2022 BROWN FELLOWS PROGRAM | Danville, KY | $899K | 2022 |
| University Of Louisville FoundationENHANCING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH PEER ENGAGEMENT IN HIGH-IMPACT COURSES. | Louisville, KY | $815K | 2022 |
| Isaac W Bernheim Foundation IncPLAYCOSYSTEM: CREATING NATURES PLAYGROUND | Clermont, KY | $741K | 2022 |
| University Of Louisville Foundation2022 BROWN FELLOWS PROGRAM | Louisville, KY | $668K | 2022 |
| Kentucky Council On Postsecondary EducationKENTUCKY STUDENT SUCCESS COLLABORATIVE | Frankfort, KY | $629K | 2022 |
| Simmons College Of KentuckyADVANCING SCKY WITH THE ADDITION OF KEY STAFFING POSITIONS | Louisville, KY | $605K | 2022 |
| The Housing Partnership IncBEYOND 9TH: REVITALIZING WEST LOUISVILLE THROUGH STRATEGIC HOMEOWNERSHIP | Louisville, KY | $517K | 2022 |
| Young Adult Development In Action IncSMOKETOWN HOPEBOX | Louisville, KY | $500K | 2022 |
| Mayfield Graves Ltrg IncRENOVATION OF HOUSES FOR TORNADO VICTIMS | Mayfield, KY | $500K | 2022 |
| Portland Museum IncAHOY, ADVENTURE HOUSE OF YOU: A BOLD CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Louisville, KY | $500K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of LouisvilleVIOLENCE INTERVENTION FUND | Louisville, KY | $500K | 2022 |
| Kentucky Community And Technical College System Foundation IncHAZARD COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SUCCESS ZONE | Versailles, KY | $475K | 2022 |
| Bellarmine UniversityTHE GREATER LOUISVILLE STUDENT SUCCESS ACADEMY | Louisville, KY | $400K | 2022 |
| New Directions Housing CorporationREPAIR AFFAIR AGING IN PLACE | Louisville, KY | $400K | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Kentuckiana IncIT TAKES TWO | Louisville, KY | $350K | 2022 |
| Jewish Family & Career Services Of Louisville IncJFCS NAVIGATE | Louisville, KY | $350K | 2022 |
| Alabama Forest Land Trust IncDONATION OF NON INCOME PRODUCING MINERAL RIGHTS. | Mobile, AL | $305K | 2022 |
| Greater Louisville Workforce Investment Board IncA TALENT DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM FOR THE LOUISVILLE REGION | Louisville, KY | $300K | 2022 |
| Evolve502EVOLVE502 SCHOLARS OPPORTUNITY GRANTS FOR CLASSES OF 2021 AND 2022 | Louisville, KY | $280K | 2022 |
| American Printing House For The Blind IncAPH MUSEUM: LOUISVILLE EXHIBIT | Louisville, KY | $275K | 2022 |
| Foundation For Appalachian Kentucky IncBUILDING A RURAL DEVELOPMENT HUB THROUGH LOCALLY CONTROLLED PHILANTHROPY | Hazard, KY | $250K | 2022 |
| Center For Nonprofit ExcellenceSTRENGTHENING THE IMPACT OF NONPROFITS | Louisville, KY | $250K | 2022 |
| J B Speed Art MuseumTHE SPEED ART PARK | Louisville, KY | $250K | 2022 |
| Usa Cares IncUSA CARES HEADQUARTERS BUILDING | Louisville, KY | $250K | 2022 |
| Legal Aid Society IncLEGAL AID NETWORK OF KENTUCKY TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE | Louisville, KY | $250K | 2022 |
| Housing Oriented MinistriesEMERGENCY FLOOD RESPONSE IN EASTERN KENTUCKY | Whitesburg, KY | $225K | 2022 |
| Housing Development Alliance IncEMERGENCY FLOOD RESPONSE IN EASTERN KENTUCKY | Hazard, KY | $225K | 2022 |
| Global Economic Diversity Development InitiativeCAPACITY BUILDING FOR GEDDI | Louisville, KY | $175K | 2022 |
| Foundation For Appalachian Kentucky IncTHE L.I.F.T. FUND FOR APPALACHIAN KENTUCKY | Hazard, KY | $150K | 2022 |
| Louisville Urban LeagueLOUISVILLE URBAN LEAGUE CENTER FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | Louisville, KY | $150K | 2022 |
| Alabama Forest Land Trust IncCONSERVATION EASEMENT PROJECT | Mobile, AL | $150K | 2022 |
| The Morton CenterPRESERVING FAMILY | Louisville, KY | $150K | 2022 |
| Alabama Forest Land Trust IncLAND DONATION OF 40 ACRES IN MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES | Mobile, AL | $140K | 2022 |
| Centre College2022 BROWN FELLOWS PROGRAM | Danville, KY | $138K | 2022 |
| Centre College2022 BROWN FELLOWS PROGRAM | Danville, KY | $134K | 2022 |
| Neighborhood HouseA STRONG FOUNDATION FOR NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE | Louisville, KY | $125K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of LouisvilleFUND FOR LOUISVILLE: RACIAL JUSTICE COHORT (ORIGINALLY SYSTEMS CHANGE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE) | Louisville, KY | $125K | 2022 |
| The Food Literacy Project At Oxmoor Farm IncROOTED IN COMMUNITY | Louisville, KY | $125K | 2022 |
| Family Community Clinic IncFCC PRIMARY CARE HEALTH PROMOTION AND ILLNESS PREVENTION | Louisville, KY | $100K | 2022 |
| FaheFAHES CATALYZING LOCALLY-DRIVEN PARTNERSHIPS TO ADDRESS EKY BROADBAND NEEDS | Berea, KY | $100K | 2022 |
| Leadership Louisville Foundation IncLOUISVILLE: THE NATIONAL VOICE OF CIVIC LEADERSHIP | Louisville, KY | $95K | 2022 |
| Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program IncEMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, AND NEW-OPPORTUNITY PATHWAYS FOR STUDENTS THROUGH RESEARCH-GUIDED APPROACHES | Hazard, KY | $80K | 2022 |
| Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council IncLOUISVILLE YOUTH PHILANTHROPY COUNCIL'S NEW BEGINNINGS CAMPAIGN | Prospect, KY | $75K | 2022 |
| Muhammad Ali Museum And Education CenterCITY OF ALI | Louisville, KY | $50K | 2022 |
| Hindman Settlement School IncEMERGENCY GRANT FOR FLOOD RECOVERY | Hindman, KY | $50K | 2022 |
| Greater Louisville ProjectCOMPLETION OF REPORTS AND GENERAL SUPPORT | Louisville, KY | $25K | 2022 |
| Centre College2022 BROWN FELLOWS PROGRAM | Danville, KY | $21K | 2022 |
| Council On FoundationsMEMBERSHIP DUES | Washington, DC | $19K | 2022 |
990-PF Filings
| Tax Period | Return Type | View |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2022-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2021-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2020-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2017-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2016-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
Filings sourced from IRS e-file index. View all on ProPublica