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M K Brown Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in PAMPA, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1961. The principal officer is Bill Waters. It holds total assets of $10M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have grown from $5.9M in 2011 to $10M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, M K Brown Foundation Inc. has made 87 grants totaling $770K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $236K and $273K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $60K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 52 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$45K
Based on 32 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.
M K Brown Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 87 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, OK, KS.
M K Brown Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $770K across 87 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $60K.
M K Brown Foundation Inc. is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (756034058) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
M K Brown Foundation Inc. is headquartered in PAMPA, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leland W Waters | Chairman | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Doug Carmichael | VICE CHMN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Diane Waters | ASST SEC/TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ja Johnson | SEC/TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$10M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$10M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
87
Total Giving
$770K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
52
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The BridgeLOCAL AREA OPERATIONS | Amarillo, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| The Panhandle GivesOPERATING EXPENSES FOR TX PANHANDLE CHARITIES | Amarillo, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| Golden Spread Council Boy ScoutsOPERATING EXPENSES & SEPTIC SYSTEMS | Amarillo, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| West Texas A M UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Canyon, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan Christian ServicesFOOD FOR PROGRAMS | Pampa, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Texas Tech UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Lubbock, TX | $18K | 2023 |
| St Matthews EpiscopalOPERATION | Pampa, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| High Plains Food BankRURAL OPERATIONS | Amarillo, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Donley County Senior CitizensPURCHASE OPERATING EQUIPMENT | Clarendon, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| The Amarillo SymphonyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Amarillo, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Woody Guthrie Folk Music CenterOPERATIONS | Pampa, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Univ Of Tx At ArlingtonSCHOLARSHIPS | Arlington, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Texas Women'S UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Denton, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Colorado State UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Ft Collins, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Abilene Christian UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Abilene, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Oral Roberts UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Tulsa, OK | $3K | 2023 |
| Kanza Society IncPROGRAMMING COSTS | Garden City, KS | $3K | 2023 |
| University Of TexasSCHOLARSHIPS | Austin, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Hedley Senior Citizens AssocOPERATIONS | Hedley, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Pampa IsdCHOIR COSTUMES FOR MUSICAL | Pampa, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Southwest Diabetic FoundationFINANCIAL AID FOR CHILDREN ATTENDING CAMP | Gainesville, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Pampa Civic BalletPROGRAM PRODUCTION | Pampa, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Pampa Meals On WheelsPROGRAM SUPPORT | Pampa, TX | $18K | 2022 |
| Pampa Education FoundationSUPPORT FOR PAMPA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Pampa, TX | $15K | 2022 |
| Texas Plains Girl ScoutsSPECIFIC FUNDING NEEDS | Amarillo, TX | $15K | 2022 |
| Pampa Senior CitizensOPERATIONS & EQUIPMENT PURCHASE | Pampa, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Window On A Wider WorldEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING | Amarillo, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Opportunity Plan IncSCHOLARSHIP INITIATIVE PROGRAM | Canyon, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Tralee Crisis CenterOPERATIONS | Pampa, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Mclean Alanreed Area MuseumOPERATIONS | Mclean, TX | $8K | 2022 |
| Texas Panhandle Heritage FoundationOPERATIONS | Canyon, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Make A Wish FoundationDIRECT WISH EXPENSES | Amarillo, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Texas Am University Corpus ChristiSCHOLARSHIPS | Corpus Christi, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Kids IncorporatedOPERATIONS | Amarillo, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Casa Of The High PlainsREMODELING | Pampa, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Gray Cares Living At HomeOPERATIONS | Pampa, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Hardin Simmons UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Abilene, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Southside Senior Citizen CenterOPERATIONS | Pampa, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Another Chance HousePROGRAM SUPPORT | Amarillo, TX | $3K | 2022 |