Private foundation · EIN 20-8383378 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Brown Family Private Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $91K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$91K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bainbridge Island Senior Community CenterBainbridge Is, WACapital Campaign - Expanded Facility$10K
Hyla Middle SchoolBainbridge Is, WAFinancial Aid Auction Paddle Call$7,500
Eagle Harbor Congregational ChurchBainbridge Island, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$7,000
Bainbridge Island Senior Community CenterBainbridge Is, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$6,000
Amigos de Santa Cruz FoundationSeattle, WAEarly Education Program$5,000
Cascade Public MediaSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Cooperative for EducationCincinnati, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Fabretto Childrens Foundation IncEvanston, ILFUNDAP Guatemala$5,000
Macular Degeneration ResearchClarksburg, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
National Park FoundationWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Seattle Aquarium Society-SeasSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
World PossibleSanta Ana, CAWorld Possible - Guatemala$5,000
Island Volunteer CaregiversBainbridge Island, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$4,500
Bainbridge Performing ArtsBainbridge Is, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$4,000
Helpline HouseBainbridge Is, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$3,500
North Kitsap FishlinePoulsbo, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
The Lam FoundationCincinnati, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Bainbridge Island Historical SocietyBainbridge Is, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Bainbridge Island Museum of ArtBainbridge Is, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Puget Sound Restoration FundBainbridge Is, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Kuow-Puget Sound Public RadioSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$500

By state: Washington 15 · Ohio 2 · Illinois 1 · Maryland 1 · District of Columbia 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Brown Family Private Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Brown Family Private Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Brown Family Private Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $91K across 21 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Brown Family Private Foundation give?

Washington (15 grants), Ohio (2 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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