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The Brownie Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $562K. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2019 to $2.5M 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 2018 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Colorado. According to available records, The Brownie Foundation has made 51 grants totaling $332K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $35K in 2020 to $87K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $156K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $323 to $60K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 40 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Colorado and Tennessee and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$323
Median Grant
$750
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$11K
Based on 31 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 Brownie Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 51 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, TN, NY.
The Brownie Foundation has distributed a total of $332K across 51 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $323 to $60K.
The Brownie Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Brownie Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Jensen | Dir, Sec, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christine Jensen | Dir, Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
51
Total Giving
$332K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
40
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teens IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Nederland, CO | $43K | 2023 |
| Nederland Food PantryGeneral & Unrestricted | Nederland, CO | $40K | 2023 |
| Artists For Community Transformation Intl Incfunds for J127 Ranch | Brentwood, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Boulder PrideGeneral & Unrestricted | Boulder, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| De-Cruit IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Plan De Salud Del Valle IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Fort Lupton, CO | $5K | 2021 |
| University Of Colorado FoundationGuardian Scholars Program Fund | Denver, CO | $5K | 2021 |
| V CapronHardship Assistance Grant | Nederland, CO | $5K | 2021 |
| Su TeatroGeneral & Unrestricted | Denver, CO | $3K | 2021 |
| K ChapmanShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Nederland, CO | $2K | 2021 |
| T WagnerShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Rollinsville, CO | $900 | 2021 |
| Canyon Cares Of Coal Creek CanyonGeneral & Unrestricted | Golden, CO | $11K | 2020 |
| L EngelShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Black Hawk, CO | $1K | 2020 |
| C MauricioShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Black Hawk, CO | $1K | 2020 |
| R ShirleyShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Nederland, CO | $1K | 2020 |
| B BreslauShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Nederland, CO | $1K | 2020 |
| C BarataShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Nederland, CO | $1K | 2020 |
| S BarnardShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Boulder, CO | $1K | 2020 |
| S SanduskyShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Nederland, CO | $1K | 2020 |
| H AndrewsShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Ward, CO | $957 | 2020 |
| W SuttonShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Nederland, CO | $900 | 2020 |
| C KellerShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Rollinsville, CO | $775 | 2020 |
| S MerzShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Nederland, CO | $750 | 2020 |
| M LearyShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Blackhawk, CO | $750 | 2020 |
| R DewShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Nederland, CO | $750 | 2020 |
| N ReynoldsShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Black Hawk, CO | $700 | 2020 |
| J KoltzShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Nederland, CO | $700 | 2020 |
| N SheppardShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Nederland, CO | $700 | 2020 |
| E BuchananShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Nederland, CO | $600 | 2020 |
| S RobertsShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Golden, CO | $600 | 2020 |
| C BoogaardShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Nederland, CO | $600 | 2020 |
| K UlmerShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Nederland, CO | $600 | 2020 |
| D BenitezShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Black Hawk, CO | $500 | 2020 |
| K SchulerShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Nederland, CO | $500 | 2020 |
| H HatwanShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Black Hawk, CO | $500 | 2020 |
| D SmithShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Nederland, CO | $500 | 2020 |
| D HarrisShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Black Hawk, CO | $500 | 2020 |
| K TurnerShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Nederland, CO | $420 | 2020 |
| H HughesShort-term Emergency Assistance Grant | Ward, CO | $420 | 2020 |