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Ross M Brown Family Foundation is a private corporation based in ESCONDIDO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2021. It holds total assets of $6.3M. Annual income is reported at $8.8M. Total assets have grown from $2.9M in 2010 to $6.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Illinois. According to available records, Ross M Brown Family Foundation has made 28 grants totaling $11.9M, with a median grant of $425K. Annual giving has grown from $75K in 2020 to $5.2M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $1M, with an average award of $425K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New Jersey, New York, which account for 71% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$75K
Median Grant
$450K
Average Grant
$375K
Largest Grant
$600K
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.
Ross M Brown Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 28 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NJ, NY.
Ross M Brown Family Foundation has distributed a total of $11.9M across 28 grants. The median grant size is $425K, with an average of $425K. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $1M.
Ross M Brown Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ross M Brown Family Foundation is headquartered in ESCONDIDO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt H Brown | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark M Brown | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Adam G Brown | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sherron Estes Brown | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joseph Abkin | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ross M Brown | President & CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$10.4M
Total Assets
$6.3M
Fair Market Value
$6.3M
Net Worth
N/A
Grants Paid
$10.3M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.1M
Distribution Amount
$413K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
28
Total Giving
$11.9M
Average Grant
$425K
Median Grant
$425K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$400K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia UniversityFOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | New York, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| Johns Hopkins UniversityFOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Baltimore, MD | $910K | 2023 |
| University Of WashingtonFOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Seattle, WA | $608K | 2023 |
| University Of California BerkeleyFOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Berkeley, CA | $550K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of TechnoloFOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Cambridge, MA | $500K | 2023 |
| Princeton UniversityFOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Princeton, NJ | $470K | 2023 |
| The Ohio State UniversityFOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Columbus, OH | $400K | 2023 |
| Stanford UniversityFOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Stanford, CA | $400K | 2023 |
| University Of California Los AngeleFOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pasadena, CA | $384K | 2023 |
| Science Philanthropy AllianceTO SUPPORT THE OPERATION AND WORK OF ALLIANCE STAFF TO ADVISE PHILANTHROPISTS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH USEFUL CONNECTIONS FOR BASIC SCIENCE RESEARCH AND MEMBER ACTIVITIES | Palo Alto, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| California Institute Of TechnologyFOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pasadena, CA | $600K | 2021 |
| U Of ChicagoFOR SCENTIFIC RESEARCH | Chicago, IL | $450K | 2021 |