Private foundation · Houston, TX

The Brown Foundation Inc

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Typical grant size
$5K – $20K – $50K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
633
Repeat grantees
428
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Deadlineshttps://www.brownfoundation.org/grant-seekers/
ContactAnn Ziker The Brown Foundation Inc · 7135236867
MaterialsGrant applicants should refer to the foundation's website for information regarding the application process. i. https://www.brownfoundation.org/ ii. https://www.brownfoundation.org/about/#history iii. https://www.brownfoundation.org/grantmakingareas/#areas iv. https://www.brownfoundation.org/apply/
Restrictionshttps://www.brownfoundation.org/grant-seekers/

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Ann Ziker
ED/Asst Secretary
$423K
Jacklyn Tatge
CFO/Treasurer
$308K
John O'connor
Chair/Trustee
Ralph Abendshein
Trustee
Holbrook F Dorn
Trustee
William N Mathis
Trustee
Maria Mathis-kruser
Trustee
Caroline Negley
Trustee
Ryan O'connor
Trustee
Elisa Pye
Trustee
Isabel S Lummis
Pres/Trustee
Christopher B Sarofim
Trustee
Lousia S Sarofim
Sec/Trustee
Alexander Mcallister
Trustee
George R O'connor
Trustee
Roxana M Richardson
Trustee

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
7.3%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
3,687
Total grants awarded
$456.0M
Total amount
$124K
Average grant
$25.0M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$84.3M
222 grants
2023
$117.9M
836 grants
2022
$84.9M
883 grants
2021
$89.5M
847 grants
2020
$79.4M
899 grants

Top recipients

899 grants · WY
$79.4M
16 grants · TX · ≈ likely match
$32.2M
13 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$25.2M
1 grant · CO · ✓ Exact match
$25.0M
2 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$22.0M
17 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$15.2M
20 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$10.4M
1 grant · TX · ✓ Exact match
$10.0M
3 grants · TX · ≈ likely match
$10.0M
5 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$7.6M

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

National Philanthropic Trust
Study Group and Matching Grant Programs
PA · TY 2024
$11.0M
Harris Health Strategic Fund
Investing in a Healthier Harris County
TX · TY 2024
$10.0M
Precinct4forward
Burnett Bayland Park Improvements
TX · TY 2024
$7.5M
Yes Prep Public Schools
The Power of YES
TX · TY 2024
$7.0M
Hermann Park Conservancy
10-year plan (Phase I)
TX · TY 2024
$6.0M
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston Charter Seed Fund
TX · TY 2024
$5.0M
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Brown Hall of Entomology ($2,850,000) and Youth Education Support ($150,000)
TX · TY 2024
$3.0M
Coalition for the Homeless of Houstonharris County
Achieving Equilibrium ($1,500,000) and Operating Support ($75,000)
TX · TY 2024
$1.6M
Thrive With Autism Foundation
Campaign of Hope
TX · TY 2024
$1.6M
Depelchin Children's Center
Community Based Care
TX · TY 2024
$1.5M
Houston Parks Board
Pasadena Vince Bayou Greenway Implementation
TX · TY 2024
$1.5M
Emancipation Park Conservancy
Emancipation Park Capital Campaign
TX · TY 2024
$1.0M
Good Reason Houston
HISD Fund
TX · TY 2024
$1.0M
Museum of Fine Arts Houston
MFAH Operating Support ($900,000) and Ruth K Shartle Lecture Series ($29,500)
TX · TY 2024
$930K
Children's Museum Inc
Strengthening Our Core: 0-PreK Exhibit, Programs, and Partnerships; Operating Support
TX · TY 2024
$875K
Houston Symphony Society
Operating Support
TX · TY 2024
$850K
Houston Ballet Foundation
Operating Support
TX · TY 2024
$850K
Houston Grand Opera Association Inc
Operating Support
TX · TY 2024
$850K
Menil Foundation Inc
Operating Support
TX · TY 2024
$800K
The Westview School Inc
Capital Campaign ($750,000) and Operating Support ($50,000)
TX · TY 2024
$800K
Georgia O'keeffe Museum
The New O'Keeffe
NM · TY 2024
$750K
Annunciation Orthodox School
Light the Way Capital Campaign
TX · TY 2024
$750K
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
Rebirth in Action: Phase 2
TX · TY 2024
$750K
Teach for America Houston
Operating Support
TX · TY 2024
$650K
Houston Classical Inc
The Next Chapter: A Campaign for Houston Classical's Future
TX · TY 2024
$500K
Alley Theatre
Operating Support
TX · TY 2024
$500K
San Antonio Museum of Art
Operating Support
TX · TY 2024
$500K
Armand Bayou Nature Center Inc
Middle Armand Bayou Protection Project (contingent)
TX · TY 2024
$500K
University of Houston
Wilhelmina's Grove
TX · TY 2024
$500K
Depelchin Children's Center
T3C Network Development
TX · TY 2024
$450K
Ut Md Anderson Cancer Center
Renewal and Expansion of The Brown Foundation Award for Excellence in Oncology Nursing
TX · TY 2024
$415K
Communities in Schools of Houston Inc
Operating Support ($300K) and Mental Health programs ($100K)
TX · TY 2024
$400K
The Imani School
The Imani School Capital Expansion
TX · TY 2024
$350K
New Hope Housing Inc
New Hope Housing Ave C ($250,000) and 2024 Operations ($100,000)
TX · TY 2024
$350K
The Santa Fe Opera
Apprentice Program for Theater Technicians
TX · TY 2024
$250K
Friends of Pumpkin Park
Opening the Door to Childrens Dreams
TX · TY 2024
$250K
Sound Off Inc
Catalyst Campaign
TX · TY 2024
$250K
Bakerripley
BakerRipley Community Centers
TX · TY 2024
$250K
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
Operating Support
TX · TY 2024
$250K
Fotofest Inc
FotoFest Biennial 2026: Four Decades (working title)
TX · TY 2024
$250K
Emerge Fellowship
Operating Support
TX · TY 2024
$250K
Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas
Trauma and Grief Center
TX · TY 2024
$250K
Theatre Under the Stars
Operating Support
TX · TY 2024
$225K
Step Charter School
West Airport Campus School Expansion
TX · TY 2024
$200K
Houston Freedmen's Town Conservancy
Operating Support
TX · TY 2024
$200K
Institute for Rehabilitation & Research Foundation
Mission Connect
TX · TY 2024
$200K
Stages
Operating Support
TX · TY 2024
$150K
Houston Botanic Garden
Operating Support
TX · TY 2024
$150K
Friends of the High Line Inc
High Line Art Programming
NY · TY 2024
$150K
Collaborative for Children
Operating Support
TX · TY 2024
$150K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.