Brown and Kunze Foundation

EIN 20-2291004 · OH · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$30K Funds in OH, FL, CA
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Brown and Kunze Foundation based in OH paid 5 grants totaling $1.1M to 5 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $1M, with a median of $30K. Its largest recipients included THE METROHEALTH FOUNDATION INC, IDEACENTER IDEA STREAM (PBS & NPR), and KEY WEST LIBRARY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$4,672,192
Giving (latest yr)
$1,063,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
5
Median grant
$30K
Recipients
5
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • The Metrohealth Foundation Inc$1,000,000
  • Ideacenter Idea Stream (Pbs & Npr)$30,000
  • Key West Library$30,000
  • Florida Keys Spca$2,000
  • Wikimedia Foundation$1,000

Where grants went

  • Ohio$1,030,000 · 2 grants
  • Florida$32,000 · 2 grants
  • California$1,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (5)

The Metrohealth Foundation Inc
Cleveland, OH
General
$1,000,000
Ideacenter Idea Stream (Pbs & Npr)
Cleveland, OH
General
$30,000
Key West Library
Key West, FL
General
$30,000
Florida Keys Spca
Key West, FL
General
$2,000
Wikimedia Foundation
San Francisco, CA
General
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Brown and Kunze Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Brown and Kunze Foundation reported 5 itemized grants totaling $1.1M. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $1M (median $30K).

Recent recipients include THE METROHEALTH FOUNDATION INC, IDEACENTER IDEA STREAM (PBS & NPR), KEY WEST LIBRARY, among 5 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Brown and Kunze Foundation is a private foundation based in Ohio, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Brown and Kunze Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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