Private foundation · EIN 55-0685612 · Columbus, Ohio

John Mathew Gay Brown Family Foundation Corporation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (October 1st) and its median grant is $8,500.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $182K total, median $8,500. Stated restrictions: Contact the organization for qualifications

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$182K
Median grant
$8,500
Stays in OH
—
of grants
Deadline
October 1st
Assets
$2.9M

How to apply

Contact the organization for an application Contact: John Matthew Or Gay Brown, Po Box 633, Charleston, Wv, 3043484582 Deadlines: October 1st Restrictions: Contact the organization for qualifications

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
CASA for KidsParis, TXGeneral operating$33K
The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAGeneral operating$26K
Community Kitchen IncMorgantown, WVGeneral operating$21K
Christian Help IncMorgantown, WVGeneral operating$20K
Shack Neighborhood House IncMorgantown, MIGeneral operating$20K
Visiting Homemaker Service of MonongaliaMorgantown, WVGeneral operating$10K
Monongalia County Child Advocacy CenterMorgantown, WVGeneral operating$10K
Morgantown Area Meals on WheelsMorgantown, WVGeneral operating$8,500
Scott's Run Settlement HousePursglov, WVGeneral operating$7,500
Wvu FoundationMorgantown, WVGeneral operating$6,000
Pantry Plus More IncMorgantown, WVGeneral operating$6,000
Boy Scouts of AmericaIrving, TXGeneral operating$5,000
Girl Scouts of Black Diamond CouncilCharleston, WVGeneral operating$5,000
Mylan Park Foundation IncMorgantown, WVGeneral operating$2,500
Literacy VolunteersFarmington, MEGeneral operating$2,000

By state: West Virginia 10 · Texas 2 · Virginia 1 · Michigan 1 · Maine 1

About this foundation

John Mathew Gay Brown Family Foundation Corporation is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Ohio, administered in care of Huntington National Bank, tax-exempt since 1989. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does John Mathew Gay Brown Family Foundation Corporation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Contact the organization for an application Deadlines: October 1st.

How much does John Mathew Gay Brown Family Foundation Corporation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $182K across 15 grants, a median of $8,500.

Where does John Mathew Gay Brown Family Foundation Corporation give?

West Virginia (10 grants), Texas (2 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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