Private foundation · EIN 33-3812313 · Naples, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Adam and John Brown Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $53K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $3.1M total, median $53K. 28% of grants stayed in Florida. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$3.1M
Median grant
$53K
Stays in FL
28%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$78M

How to apply

Letter from applicant detailing nature of organization, proposed usage of requested funds, copy of 501(c)(3) filing and other informational documentation. Contact: John Moore, 1800 Galleon Drive, Naples, Fl, 2394043615 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Stetson UniversityDeland, FLMathematics endowed scholarship$500K
PawsChicago, ILServices$500K
Union League Boys and Girls ClubsChicago, ILServices$500K
The Anti Cruelty SocietyChicago, ILServices$500K
Ignite the Spirit Fund ChicagoChicago, ILServices$485K
South Eastern Guide Dogs IncPalomentto, FLServices$100K
Canine CompanionsOrlando, FLServices$100K
People for GuatemalaNaples, FLServices$100K
Auburn UniversityAuburn, ALServices$55K
Henry Schueler 41 &9 FoundationChicago, ILServices$50K
Choice to Change IncJupiter, FLServices$50K
University of Minnesota Twin Cities Nw6443Minneapolis, MNServices$33K
Briland Modem FundLos Angeles, CAServices$25K
Guardian Angel Basset Hound RescueDwight, ILServices$25K
Little Red Barn Farm SanctuaryTunbridge, VTServices$25K
Danny Did FoundationEvanston, ILServices$25K
Moonrise TherapeuticsTaftsville, VTServices$20K
Garrido Stray Rescue FoundationChicago, ILServices$10K

By state: Illinois 8 · Florida 5 · Alabama 1 · Vermont 2 · Minnesota 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Adam and John Brown Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Adam and John Brown Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter from applicant detailing nature of organization, proposed usage of requested funds, copy of 501(c)(3) filing and other informational documentation. Deadlines: N/A.

How much does Adam and John Brown Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $3.1M across 18 grants, a median of $53K.

Where does Adam and John Brown Foundation Inc give?

Illinois (8 grants), Florida (5 grants), Alabama (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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