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Searing Brown Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Scott S Brown. It holds total assets of $812K. Annual income is reported at $139K. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Searing Brown Foundation has made 74 grants totaling $186K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $44K and $92K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $92K distributed across 34 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $11K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 38 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Texas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$11K
Based on 16 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.
Searing Brown Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 74 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX.
Searing Brown Foundation has distributed a total of $186K across 74 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $11K.
Searing Brown Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Searing Brown Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markell B Rowe | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Melanie C Dauphin | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Scott S Brown | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$51K
Total Assets
$807K
Fair Market Value
$971K
Net Worth
$807K
Grants Paid
$44K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$25K
Distribution Amount
$46K
Total: $784K
Total Grants
74
Total Giving
$186K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
38
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Mission Healthcar FoundationGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $9K | 2023 |
| Make A Wish FoundationGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| Tunnels And TowersGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| Samaritan'S Purse Haiti ReleifGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| First Baptist Church Marble FallsGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Jerusalem Assembly House Of RedemptionGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Alliance Defense FundGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| South Texas Childrens HomeGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Memorial Assistance MinistriesGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospital GalvestonGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| MdumcGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Mercy ShipsGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| The World Our ParishGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Daughters Of The American RevolutionGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Samaritan'S PurseGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $8K | 2022 |
| Donors ChooseGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $4K | 2022 |
| Junction Ministerial AllianceGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| South Texas Children'S HomeGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| SmuGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| 4 Paws For AbilityGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Disabled Veterans Charities IncGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| K9'S For WarriorsGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Cystic Fibrosis FoundationGENERAL DONATION | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |