Private foundation · EIN 99-3373427 · New York, New York · Recreation & sports

Maury and Bonnie 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 30 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $3,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
30
$1.3M
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in NY
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cheyenne Family Young Mens Christian Association (YMCA)Cheyenne, WYFacility renovations$1.1M
Boys & Girls Club of Cheyenne Wyoming IncCheyenne, WYGeneral operating support$10K
Cheyenne Animal ShelterCheyenne, WYGeneral operating support$10K
The Friends of Youth Alternatives IncCheyenne, WYGeneral operating support$10K
Allen Chappel ChurchCheyenne, WYGeneral operating support$5,000
Comea IncCheyenne, WYGeneral operating support$5,000
FIRST Christian Church of CheyenneCheyenne, WYTo support the 4th annual cheyenne thanksgiving event$5,000
Meals on Wheels IncCheyenne, WYGeneral operating support$5,000
Needs IncCheyenne, WYGeneral operating support$5,000
Safehouse ServicesCheyenne, WYGeneral operating support$5,000
Salvation ArmyCheyenne, WYGeneral operating support$5,000
St Joseph's Food Pantry IncCheyenne, WYGeneral operating support$5,000
Stride Learning CenterCheyenne, WYGeneral operating support$5,000
The Friends of Youth Alternatives IncCheyenne, WYUniversity of wyoming football game attendance support$3,850
Cfd Volunteer Crisis FundCheyenne, WYGeneral operating support$3,500
Cheyenne Kiwanis Club FoundationCheyenne, WYGeneral operating support$2,500
Cheyenne Shrine ClubCheyenne, WYTo assist in supporting shriners children's hospital$2,500
Coats for Kids WyomingCheyenne, WYGeneral operating support$2,500
Laramie County SheriffCheyenne, WYHoliday meals support$2,500
Marine Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VAGeneral operating support$2,500
We Got Your BackCheyenne, WYGeneral operating support$2,500
Wyoming Highway Patrol AssociationCheyenne, WYShop with a cop program support$2,500
Meals on Wheels IncCheyenne, WYContribution of processed meats to feed beneficiaries the organization supports$2,189
Comea IncCheyenne, WYContribution of processed meats to feed beneficiaries the organization supports$2,010
General Federation of Womens ClubCheyenne, WYGeneral operating support$2,000
Salvation ArmyCheyenne, WYContribution of processed meats to feed beneficiaries the organization supports$1,593
Needs IncCheyenne, WYContribution of processed meats to feed beneficiaries the organization supports$1,574
St Joseph's Food Pantry IncCheyenne, WYContribution of processed meats to feed beneficiaries the organization supports$1,441
Unaccompanied Students InitiativeCheyenne, WYContribution of processed meats to feed beneficiaries the organization supports$875
Pine Bluffs Senior Center IncPines Bluff, WYContribution of processed meats to feed beneficiaries the organization supports$701

By state: Wyoming 29 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Maury and Bonnie Brown Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, 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 Maury and Bonnie Brown Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Maury and Bonnie Brown Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 30 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Maury and Bonnie Brown Foundation give?

Wyoming (29 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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