Private foundation · EIN 26-0743538 · Neenah, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert and Susan Brown Family Foundation Inc

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: 51 grants paid, $389K total, median $5,000. 37% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
51
$389K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in WI
37%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$24M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nancy's ProjectMonterey, CAUnrestricted use$35K
Donors ChoosePhiladelphia, PAMatching funds for rural wi teacher requests$25K
Camp Kesem NationalCorvina, CASplit equally between u-maine & csu chapters$20K
Glidden Area Development CorporationGlidden, WIUnrestricted use$20K
I-Help MontereyMonterey, CAUnrestricted use$14K
Monterey Peninsula College FoundationMonterey, CAEvans college incentive program$14K
Food Bank for Larimer CountyLoveland, COUnrestricted use$13K
Aldo Leopold Nature CenterMonona, WIUnrestricted use$10K
Be Good FoundationKetchum, IDUnrestricted use$10K
Cap ServicesStevens Point, WIUnrestricted use$10K
Food for ThoughtDenver, COWeekend food for elementary children$10K
Kids Play International IncPark City, UTUnrestricted use$10K
Museum of Danish AmericaElk Horn, IAPrairie internships$10K
Feeding America Eastern WisconsinAppleton, WIUnrestricted use$9,000
Roots Teen CenterNorth Adams, MAUnrestricted use$9,000
Sunfield Education AssociationPort Hadlock, WAUnrestricted use$8,200
Burke Center for Ecosystem ResearchAshland, WIUnrestricted use$7,500
Jefferson County Food BankPort Hadlock, WAUnrestricted use$7,500
Meals on Wheels Lamoille CountyMorrisville, VTUnrestricted use$7,000
Al Nelson Friendship Center Food PantryNorth Adams, MAUnrestricted use$6,500
Berkshire Food ProjectNorth Adams, MAUnrestricted use$6,500
American Red Cross Ne WiGreen Bay, WIUnrestricted use$6,000
The Lord's CupboardPark Falls, WIUnrestricted use$6,000
Berea CollegeBerea, KYUnrestricted use$5,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central WiNeenah, WIUnrestricted use$5,000
Breakthrough T1d (formerly Jdrf Ne Wi)Menasha, WIUnrestricted use$5,000
Camp Manito-Wish YMCABoulder Junction, WIOne family illinois (previous sos village camperships) or cja camperships$5,000
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley RegionAppleton, WINonprofit leadership initiative$5,000
Jumping Mouse Children's CenterPort Townsend, WAUnrestricted use$5,000
Neenah Animal ShelterNeenah, WIUnrestricted use$5,000
Northeast Wisconsin Land TrustAppleton, WIUnrestricted use$5,000
PillarsAppleton, WIUnrestricted use$5,000
Rawhide Youth ServicesNew London, WIUnrestricted use$5,000
Room to GrowBronx, NYUnrestricted use$5,000
Soar Fox CitiesAppleton, WIUnrestricted use$5,000
The Benji ProjectPort Townsend, WAUnrestricted use$5,000
Thedacare Family of FoundationsAppleton, WIUnrestricted use$5,000
Trees Water & PeopleFort Collins, COUnrestricted use$5,000
Youth GoNeenah, WIUnrestricted use$5,000
Bayside Housing & ServicesPort Hadlock, WAUnrestricted use$3,500
Dove HousePort Townsend, WAUnrestricted use$3,500
North Olympic Salmon CoalitionPort Townsend, WAUnrestricted use$3,500
Northwest Watershed InstitutePort Townsend, WAUnrestricted use$3,500
Olycap (olympic Community Action Programs)Port Townsend, WAUnrestricted use$3,500
Rainier ScholarsSeattle, WAUnrestricted use$3,400
Jefferson Land TrustPort Townsend, WAUnrestricted use$3,200
Great Lakes Inter-Tribal CouncilLac du Flambeau, WIUnrestricted use$3,000
Lamoille Community House IncHyde Park, VTUnrestricted use$3,000
Cedarroot Folk SchoolNordland, WAUnrestricted use$2,000
DC Books to PrisonsWashington, DCUnrestricted use$1,200
Discovery Bay Wild Bird RescuePort Townsend, WAUnrestricted use$1,000

By state: Wisconsin 19 · California 4 · Washington 13 · Colorado 3 · Pennsylvania 1 · Massachusetts 3

About this foundation

Robert and Susan Brown Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Neenah, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Robert and Susan Brown Family Foundation Inc 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 Robert and Susan Brown Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $389K across 51 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Robert and Susan Brown Family Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (19 grants), California (4 grants), Washington (13 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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