Private foundation · EIN 81-3694480 · Cincinnati, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bruce and Nancy Brown Family Charitable 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: 13 grants paid, $125K total, median $10K. 8% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$125K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in OH
8%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Conservation InternationalArlington, VAProgram support$20K
Project Innerspace IncBoston, MAProgram support$18K
Torch Conservation CenterAlden, MIProgram support$16K
Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NYProgram support$10K
Everytown for Gun SafetyNew York, NYProgram support$10K
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILProgram support$10K
Planned ParenthoodNew York, NYProgram support$10K
Clean Air Task ForceBoston, MAProgram support$8,000
ACLU FoundationNew York, NYProgram support$5,000
ACLU of Ohio FoundationCleveland, OHProgram support$5,000
American Foundation for Suicide PreventionNew York, NYProgram support$5,000
The Trevor ProjectWest Hollywood, CAProgram support$5,000
Mercy Medical AngelsNorfolk, VAProgram support$3,000

By state: New York 5 · Massachusetts 2 · Virginia 2 · Michigan 1 · Illinois 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Bruce and Nancy Brown Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Bruce and Nancy Brown Family Charitable 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 Bruce and Nancy Brown Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $125K across 13 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Bruce and Nancy Brown Family Charitable Foundation give?

New York (5 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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