Private foundation · EIN 22-6083927 · Camden, New Jersey

Brown 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: 2 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $600K. 50% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$1.2M
Median grant
$600K
Stays in NJ
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$27M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends of the IdfTitusville, FLCharitable$1.1M
Cooper FoundationCamden, NJCharitable$100K

By state: Florida 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Brown Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Camden, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 1966. 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 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 Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 2 grants, a median of $600K.

Where does Brown Foundation give?

Florida (1 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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