Private foundation · EIN 46-6407353 · Tulsa, Oklahoma · Philanthropy & grantmaking

George L and Wanda M 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: 5 grants paid, $89K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in Oklahoma.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$89K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in OK
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bishop Kelley High SchoolTulsa, OKGeneral support$26K
Monte Cassino School IncTulsa, OKGeneral support$25K
Philbrook Museum of ArtTulsa, OKActivities support40,0005,000$25K
Bixby Educational EndowmentBixby, OKGeneral support$10K
Pause4paws IncTulsa, OKGeneral support$3,000

About this foundation

George L and Wanda M Brown Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, administered in care of Katherine G Coyle, 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 George L and Wanda M 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 George L and Wanda M Brown Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $89K across 5 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does George L and Wanda M Brown Foundation give?

Oklahoma (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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