Private foundation · EIN 38-2452645 · Grand Rapids, Michigan

Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Michigan. The foundation accepts applications (NO) and its median grant is $25K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $985K total, median $25K. 85% of grants stayed in Michigan. Stated restrictions: NO

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$985K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MI
85%
of grants
Deadline
NO
Assets
$7.5M

How to apply

Letter stating charitable purpose and how funds ae to be used. Contact: Scott E Andrews, 40 Pearl Street Nw Suite 333, Grand Rapids, Mi, 6164592009, SCOTT.ANDREWS@TIMCORPWM.COM Deadlines: NO Restrictions: NO

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Woodson CenterWashington, DCGeneral$530K
City of Coldwater Aquatic CenterColdwater, MIGeneral$125K
Ford Presidential FoundationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$100K
Childrens Museum of Branch CountyColdwater, MIGeneral$50K
Albion CollageAlbion, MIGeneral$25K
Frontline Community ChurchGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$25K
Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park FoundationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$25K
Home Repair Services of Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$23K
Iccf Community HomesGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$23K
Meals on Wheels Western MichiganGrandville, MIGeneral$23K
Senior NeighborsGrand Rapids, MIGeneral$23K
Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CAGeneral$10K
Mackinac Center for Public PolicyMidland, MIGeneral$5,000

By state: District of Columbia 1 · Michigan 11 · California 1

About this foundation

Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1983. 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 W and Lynn H Browne Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter stating charitable purpose and how funds ae to be used. Deadlines: NO.

How much does Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $985K across 13 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation give?

District of Columbia (1 grants), Michigan (11 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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