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Thomas O Brown Foundation is a private corporation based in WARRENVILLE, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Thomas O Brown. It holds total assets of $5.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $195K in 2011 to $5.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Idaho, District of Columbia and Montana. According to available records, Thomas O Brown Foundation has made 53 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $263K and $287K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Montana, Idaho, District of Columbia, which account for 51% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$23K
Average Grant
$22K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 12 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.
Thomas O Brown 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 MT, ID, DC.
Thomas O Brown Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 53 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K.
Thomas O Brown Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Thomas O Brown Foundation is headquartered in WARRENVILLE, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James G Salsbury | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lysa H Salsbury | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas L Salsbury | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katherine M Salsbury | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$283K
Total Assets
$5.9M
Fair Market Value
$5.5M
Net Worth
$5.9M
Grants Paid
$263K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$272K
Distribution Amount
$266K
Total Grants
53
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier National Park ConservancyPRESERVATION OF PARK LANDS | Columbia Falls, MT | $50K | 2023 |
| Greater Yellowstone CoalitionPRESERVATION OF LAND/WILDLIFE | Bozeman, MT | $30K | 2023 |
| Palouse Land TrustLAND CONSERVATION OF THE PALOUSE REGION | Moscow, ID | $30K | 2023 |
| Tart TrailsENRICH THE TRAVERSE REGION BY PROVIDING A NETWORK OF TRAILS, BIKEWAYS, AND PEDESTRIAN WAYS | Traverse City, MI | $27K | 2023 |
| National Parks Conservation AssnPRESERVATION OF LAND/WILDLIFE | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Grand Teton Nat Park FdnPARK PRESERVATION | Moose, WY | $25K | 2023 |
| Save The Redwoods LeaguePROTECT AND CONSERVE REDWOOD TREES | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Texas Parks And Wildlife FoundationNATIONAL PARKS PRESERVATION | Dallas, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain ConservancyNATIONAL PARKS PRESERVATION | Estes Park, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Zion National Park Forever ProjectTO PROMOTE ENVIROMENTAL CONSERVATION | Springdale, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| Public Land AllianceNATIONAL PARKS PRESERVATION | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Washington'S National Park FundPRESERVATION OF MT. RAINIER, NORTH CASCADES, AND OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARKS | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| National Park FoundationNATIONAL PARKS PRESERVATION | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Latah Trail FoundationPROMOTE SAFE NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION IN LATAH COUNTY | Moscow, ID | $10K | 2022 |
| Palouse-Clearwater Environmental InTO INCREASE CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT IN PALOUSE-CLEARWATER REGION | Moscow, ID | $20K | 2021 |