Private foundation · EIN 27-4432411 · Louisville, Kentucky

Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic 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 2023 Form 990-PF: 56 grants paid, $2.7M total, median $23K. 68% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
56
$2.7M
Median grant
$23K
Stays in KY
68%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.3M

Grants paid in 2023

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Parks Alliance of LouisvilleLouisville, KYRestricted support - stock contribution (see attached information)$333K
Duke UniversityDurham, NCRestricted support$250K
Speed Art MuseumLouisville, KYRestricted support$250K
Community Foundation of LouisvilleLouisville, KYRestricted support - stock contribution (see attached information)$208K
Speed Art MuseumLouisville, KYRestricted support$144K
Metro United WayLouisville, KYGeneral support - stock contribution (see attached information)$101K
Planned ParenthoodSeattle, WAGeneral support - stock contribution (see attached information)$100K
Louisville Free Public Library FoundationLouisville, KYRestricted support$100K
Rebound IncLouisville, KYGeneral support$100K
Sowing Seeds of FaithLouisville, KYGeneral support$100K
Kentucky Civic Engagement TableLouisville, KYRestricted support$75K
Louisville Urban LeagueLouisville, KYRestricted support$58K
ACLU of Kentucky FoundationLouisville, KYGeneral support$50K
Actors Theatre of LouisvilleLouisville, KYGeneral support$50K
Foundation for Appalachian KentuckyHazard, KYRestricted support$50K
Louisville BalletLouisville, KYGeneral support$50K
Louisville OrchestraLouisville, KYGeneral support$50K
Louisville Public MediaLouisville, KYRestricted support$50K
Showing Up for Racial Justice Education FundBuffalo, NYGeneral support - kentucky$50K
Speed Art MuseumLouisville, KYGeneral support$50K
Speed Art MuseumLouisville, KYRestricted support$28K
Louisville Academy of MusicLouisville, KYRestricted support$27K
Bridge Kids InternationalLouisville, KYGeneral support$25K
Fund for the ArtsLouisville, KYRestricted support$25K
Fund for the ArtsLouisville, KYGeneral support$25K
Myriad USANew York, NYRestricted support$25K
National Constitution CenterPhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$25K
Speed Art MuseumLouisville, KYRestricted support$25K
Kentucky CoalitionLondon, KYGeneral support$20K
Kentucky Author ForumLouisville, KYGeneral support$17K
Friends of the EnvironmentDelray Beach, FLGeneral support$15K
National Public RadioBaltimore, MDGeneral support$15K
International Council of the Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NYGeneral support$13K
The Philanthropy WorkshopNew York, NYGeneral support$12K
Abaco StrongBethesda, MDGeneral support$10K
American Red CrossLouisville, KYGeneral support - kentucky$10K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of KentuckianaLouisville, KYGeneral support$10K
Center for Women and FamiliesLouisville, KYGeneral support$10K
Louisville Story ProgramLouisville, KYGeneral support$10K
University of VirginiaBoone, IARestricted support$10K
Waterfront ParkLouisville, KYGeneral support$10K
Speed Art MuseumLouisville, KYRestricted support$8,000
Parks Alliance of LouisvilleLouisville, KYRestricted support$6,250
Beyond CeliacAmbler, PAGeneral support$5,000
Billy Fiske FoundationWashington, DCRestricted support$5,000
Charleston Area Medical Center FoundationCharleston, WVGeneral support$5,000
Episcopal Church of the AdventLouisville, KYGeneral support$5,000
Fairness Education FundLouisville, KYRestricted support$5,000
Filson Historical SocietyLouisville, KYGeneral support$5,000
Louisville Olmsted ParksLouisville, KYGeneral support$5,000
Norton Healthcare FoundationLouisville, KYRestricted support$5,000
Perc IncPalm Bay, FLRestricted support$5,000
Woodwell Climate Research CenterFalmouth, MAGeneral support$5,000
International Council of the Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NYGeneral support$2,500
Association of the Cotuit Mosquito Yacht Club (acmyc)Cotuit, MAGeneral support$1,000
Sarabande BooksLouisville, KYGeneral support$1,000

By state: Kentucky 38 · North Carolina 1 · New York 5 · Washington 1 · Pennsylvania 2 · Maryland 2

About this foundation

Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Louisville, Kentucky, administered in care of Mary Dennis Jones, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 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 Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $2.7M across 56 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation Inc give?

Kentucky (38 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), New York (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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