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The Brown Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Doug Brown Ii Pres. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. Total assets have grown from $128K in 2011 to $1.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, North Carolina and Arizona. According to available records, The Brown Family Foundation has made 53 grants totaling $199K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $38K in 2020 to $67K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $69K distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $15K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, North Carolina, South Carolina, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 7 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.
The Brown Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 53 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NC, SC.
The Brown Family Foundation has distributed a total of $199K across 53 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $15K.
The Brown Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Brown Family Foundation is headquartered in SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas H Brown Ii | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Judy Brown | SECY-TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
53
Total Giving
$199K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan'S PurseGENERAL PURPOSE | Boone, NC | $15K | 2023 |
| Pacific Wildlife CareGENERAL PURPOSE | San Luis Obispo, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Ukrainian ActionGENERAL PURPOSE | Daniel Island, SC | $10K | 2023 |
| Ballet WestGENERAL PURPOSE | Salt Lake City, UT | $5K | 2023 |
| Chapman Estate FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Pismo Beach, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Meals On WheelsGENERAL PURPOSE | Pismo Beach, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Stanford MedicineGENERAL PURPOSE | Stanford, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Woods Humane SocietyGENERAL PURPOSE | San Luis Obispo, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Slo Food BankGENERAL PURPOSE | San Luis Obispo, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| AmericaresGENERAL PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| French Hospital Medical Center FounGENERAL PURPOSE | San Luis Obispo, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Carter CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Atlanta, GA | $1K | 2023 |
| World Central KitchenGENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Arroyo Grande Community HospitalGENERAL PURPOSES | Arroyo Grande, CA | $100 | 2022 |
| The Salvation ArmyGENERAL PURPOSES | Prescott, AZ | $3K | 2021 |
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