Brown Family Private Foundation

EIN 20-8383378 · DE · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in WA, OH, IL +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Brown Family Private Foundation based in DE paid 21 grants totaling $91K to 20 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $10K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included BAINBRIDGE ISLAND SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER, HYLA MIDDLE SCHOOL, and EAGLE HARBOR CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,923,087
Giving (latest yr)
$91,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
21
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
20
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center$16,000
  • Hyla Middle School$7,500
  • Eagle Harbor Congregational Church$7,000
  • Amigos DE Santa Cruz Foundation$5,000
  • Cascade Public Media$5,000

Where grants went

  • Washington$63,500 · 15 grants
  • Ohio$7,500 · 2 grants
  • Illinois$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Maryland$5,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$5,000 · 1 grant
  • California$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (21)

Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center
Bainbridge Is, WA
Capital Campaign - Expanded Facility
$10,000
Hyla Middle School
Bainbridge Is, WA
Financial Aid Auction Paddle Call
$7,500
Eagle Harbor Congregational Church
Bainbridge Island, WA
General & Unrestricted
$7,000
Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center
Bainbridge Is, WA
General & Unrestricted
$6,000
Amigos DE Santa Cruz Foundation
Seattle, WA
Early Education Program
$5,000
Cascade Public Media
Seattle, WA
General & Unrestricted
$5,000
Cooperative for Education
Cincinnati, OH
General & Unrestricted
$5,000
Fabretto Childrens Foundation Inc
Evanston, IL
FUNDAP Guatemala
$5,000
Macular Degeneration Research
Clarksburg, MD
General & Unrestricted
$5,000
National Park Foundation
Washington, DC
General & Unrestricted
$5,000
Seattle Aquarium Society-seas
Seattle, WA
General & Unrestricted
$5,000
World Possible
Santa Ana, CA
World Possible - Guatemala
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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

Brown Family Private Foundation is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 6 states.

In its most recent filing, Brown Family Private Foundation reported 21 itemized grants totaling $91K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $10K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include BAINBRIDGE ISLAND SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER, HYLA MIDDLE SCHOOL, EAGLE HARBOR CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, among 20 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Brown Family Private Foundation is a private foundation based in Delaware, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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