Brown Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 22-2663141
Foundation Overview
Based in Palm Beach, FL, Brown Foundation Inc has awarded 113 grants totaling $3,600,160 to organizations in New Jersey, New York and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $250,000, with a median award of $15,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 20 recipients (30%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 31% in New York and funding distributed across 9 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (51%), Catskill (29%), Ithaca (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 77% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (27%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Brown Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold P Gold Foundation | $20,000 | Englewood Cliffs, NJ, US | To Provide Compassionate, Collaborative, And Scientifically Excellent Patient Care | 2022 |
| Big Heart Hope Inc | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Support Community Outreach And Assistance Programs. | 2022 |
| Catskill Food Pantry Inc | $15,000 | Catskill, NY, US | To Support Local Hunger Relief Efforts | 2022 |
| Flat Rock Brook | $1,000 | Englewood, NJ, US | To Perserve Nature Center | 2022 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services Inc | $25,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Helping Community Through Educational And Health Programs | 2022 |
| Martha's Vineyard Mv Hebrew Center | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Religious Organization | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Opera Guild | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Production Of Live Opera, Educational Programs, Concerts And Lectures. | 2022 |
| New England Conservatory Of Music | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Educate And Train Musicians Of All Ages From Around The World | 2022 |
| Palm Beach Opera Inc | $2,500 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | To Support The Production Of Live Opera, Educational Programs, Concerts And Lectures. | 2022 |
| Pflag - Nyc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Organization Committed To The Civil Rights Of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual And Transgender (Lgbt) People. | 2022 |
| Arnold P Gold Foundation | $20,000 | Englewood Cliffs, NJ, US | To Provide Compassionate, Collaborative, And Scientifically Excellent Patient Care | 2022 |
| Big Heart Hope Inc | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Support Community Outreach And Assistance Programs. | 2022 |
| Catskill Food Pantry Inc | $15,000 | Catskill, NY, US | To Support Local Hunger Relief Efforts | 2022 |
| Flat Rock Brook | $1,000 | Englewood, NJ, US | To Perserve Nature Center | 2022 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services Inc | $25,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Helping Community Through Educational And Health Programs | 2022 |
| Martha's Vineyard Mv Hebrew Center | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Religious Organization | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Opera Guild | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Production Of Live Opera, Educational Programs, Concerts And Lectures. | 2022 |
| New England Conservatory Of Music | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Educate And Train Musicians Of All Ages From Around The World | 2022 |
| Palm Beach Opera Inc | $2,500 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | To Support The Production Of Live Opera, Educational Programs, Concerts And Lectures. | 2022 |
| Pflag - Nyc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Organization Committed To The Civil Rights Of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual And Transgender (Lgbt) People. | 2022 |
| Arnold P Gold Foundation | $20,000 | Englewood Cliffs, NJ, US | To Provide Compassionate, Collaborative, And Scientifically Excellent Patient Care | 2021 |
| Flat Rock Brook | $1,000 | Englewood, NJ, US | To Perserve Nature Center | 2021 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services Inc | $25,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Helping Community Through Educational And Health Programs | 2021 |
| Martha's Vineyard Mv Hebrew Center | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Religious Organization | 2021 |
| New England Conservatory Of Music | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Educate And Train Musicians Of All Ages From Around The World | 2021 |
| Palm Beach Opera Inc | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | To Support The Production Of Live Opera, Educational Programs, Concerts And Lectures. | 2021 |
| Temple Emeth - Reform Congregation | $50,000 | Teaneck, NJ, US | To Support Temple | 2021 |
| Thomas Cole National Historic Site | $15,000 | Catskill, NY, US | Historic Site Preservation | 2021 |
| Arnold P Gold Foundation | $20,000 | Englewood Cliffs, NJ, US | To Provide Compassionate, Collaborative, And Scientifically Excellent Patient Care | 2021 |
| Flat Rock Brook | $1,000 | Englewood, NJ, US | To Perserve Nature Center | 2021 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services Inc | $25,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Helping Community Through Educational And Health Programs | 2021 |
| Martha's Vineyard Mv Hebrew Center | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Religious Organization | 2021 |
| New England Conservatory Of Music | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Educate And Train Musicians Of All Ages From Around The World | 2021 |
| Palm Beach Opera Inc | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | To Support The Production Of Live Opera, Educational Programs, Concerts And Lectures. | 2021 |
| Temple Emeth - Reform Congregation | $50,000 | Teaneck, NJ, US | To Support Temple | 2021 |
| Thomas Cole National Historic Site | $15,000 | Catskill, NY, US | Historic Site Preservation | 2021 |
| Arnold P Gold Foundation | $20,000 | Englewood Cliffs, NJ, US | To Provide Compassionate, Collaborative, And Scientifically Excellent Patient Care | 2021 |
| Flat Rock Brook | $1,000 | Englewood, NJ, US | To Perserve Nature Center | 2021 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services Inc | $25,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Helping Community Through Educational And Health Programs | 2021 |
| Martha's Vineyard Mv Hebrew Center | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Religious Organization | 2021 |
| New England Conservatory Of Music | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Educate And Train Musicians Of All Ages From Around The World | 2021 |
| Palm Beach Opera Inc | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | To Support The Production Of Live Opera, Educational Programs, Concerts And Lectures. | 2021 |
| Temple Emeth - Reform Congregation | $50,000 | Teaneck, NJ, US | To Support Temple | 2021 |
| Thomas Cole National Historic Site | $15,000 | Catskill, NY, US | Historic Site Preservation | 2021 |
| Arnold P Gold Foundation | $25,000 | Englewood Cliffs, NJ, US | To Provide Compassionate, Collaborative, And Scientifically Excellent Patient Care | 2020 |
| Jdrf International | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Type 1 Diabetes Research | 2020 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services Inc | $25,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Helping Community Through Educational And Health Programs | 2020 |
| Martha's Vineyard Mv Hebrew Center | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Religious Organization | 2020 |
| New England Conservatory Of Music | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Educate And Train Musicians Of All Ages From Around The World | 2020 |
| Thomas Cole National Historic Site | $15,000 | Catskill, NY, US | Historic Site Preservation | 2020 |
| Urban Resources Initiative Inc | $1,250 | New Haven, CT, US | Provides Paid Job Training To People Whose Life History Includes Incarceration. | 2020 |
| Afs-usa | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Working Toward A More Just And Peaceful World By Providing International And Intercultural Learning Experiences To Individuals, Families, Schools, And Communities Through A Global Volunteer Partnership | 2019 |
| Arnold P Gold Foundation | $25,000 | Englewood Cliffs, NJ, US | To Provide Compassionate, Collaborative, And Scientifically Excellent Patient Care | 2019 |
| Avotaynu Foundation Inc | $50,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Researching And Promoting Jewish Genalogy And Family History. | 2019 |
| Cornell University | $50,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | $50,000 To Support Prison Education Program | 2019 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Protecting Human Rights Worldwide | 2019 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Provide Social Services To Needy Client In Central Los Angeles And Assist Low-income Clients With Counseling, Housing And Financial Aid. | 2019 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services Inc | $25,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Helping Community Through Educational And Health Programs | 2019 |
| Martha's Vineyard Mv Hebrew Center | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Religious Organization | 2019 |
| The Marshall Project | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | Nonprofit Journalism About Criminal Justice | 2019 |
| The Voter Participation Center | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Dedicated To Increse Voter Registration In The United States Among Young People, People Of Color And Unmarried Women. | 2019 |
| Thomas Cole National Historic Site | $15,000 | Catskill, NY, US | Historic Site Preservation | 2019 |
| Voter Registration Project | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Voter Mobilization Group Which Targets Minorities And Low-income Voter Groups. | 2019 |
| Afs-usa | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Working Toward A More Just And Peaceful World By Providing International And Intercultural Learning Experiences To Individuals, Families, Schools, And Communities Through A Global Volunteer Partnership | 2017 |
| Arnold P Gold Foundation | $25,000 | Englewood Cliffs, NJ, US | To Provide Compassionate, Collaborative, And Scientifically Excellent Patient Care | 2017 |
| Bard College At Simon's Rock | $75,000 | Great Barrington, MA, US | To Further Higher Education | 2017 |
| Cornell University | $100,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | $100,000 To Support Prison Education Program | 2017 |
| Hampshire College Trustees | $90,000 | Amherst, MA, US | To Support Higher Education | 2017 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Protecting Human Rights Worldwide | 2017 |
| International Crisis Group | $200,000 | Washington, DC, US | Supporting The Betterment Of Global Relations | 2017 |
| Israel Cancer Association | $22,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | To Support Cancer Research Conducted By Distinguished Israeli Scientists Conducting Research At Leading Hospitals And Universities Throughout Israel | 2017 |
| Jdrf International | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Type 1 Diabetes Research | 2017 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Provide Social Services To Needy Client In Central Los Angeles And Assist Low-income Clients With Counseling, Housing And Financial Aid. | 2017 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services Inc | $15,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Helping Community Through Educational And Health Programs | 2017 |
| Martha's Vineyard Mv Hebrew Center | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Religious Organization | 2017 |
| New England Conservatory Of Music | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Educate And Train Musicians Of All Ages From Around The World | 2017 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School | $20,000 | New Milford, NJ, US | 2018 Building Fund | 2017 |
| Temple Emeth - Reform Congregation | $25,000 | Teaneck, NJ, US | To Support Temple | 2017 |
| Thomas Cole National Historic Site | $10,000 | Catskill, NY, US | Historic Site Preservation | 2017 |
| Village Of Arts And Humanities | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support Aspirations Of The Community Through Providing Opportunities For Self-expression Rooted In Art And Culture. | 2017 |
| Afs-usa | $60,000 | New York, NY, US | Working Toward A More Just And Peaceful World By Providing International And Intercultural Learning Experiences To Individuals, Families, Schools, And Communities Through A Global Volunteer Partnership | 2016 |
| American Cancer Society | $200 | Atlanta, GA, US | Cancer Research | 2016 |
| American Friends Of Maoz-seal | $10,000 | Newton, MA, US | Enhance Israel's Public Sphere By Identifying, Training And Empowering Ethical And Professional Leaders In Important Public And Social Position | 2016 |
| Arnold P Gold Foundation | $20,000 | Englewood Cliffs, NJ, US | To Provide Compassionate, Collaborative, And Scientifically Excellent Patient Care | 2016 |
| Bard College At Simon's Rock | $75,000 | Great Barrington, MA, US | To Further Higher Education | 2016 |
| Cornell University | $75,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | $75,000 To Support Prison Education Program | 2016 |
| Flat Rock Brook | $2,000 | Englewood, NJ, US | To Perserve Nature Center | 2016 |
| Hampshire College Trustees | $90,000 | Amherst, MA, US | To Support Higher Education | 2016 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Protecting Human Rights Worldwide | 2016 |
| International Crisis Group | $200,000 | Washington, DC, US | Supporting The Betterment Of Global Relations | 2016 |
| J Street Education Fund | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educate Pro-isreal And Pro-peace American In Communities | 2016 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services Inc | $10,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Helping Community Through Educational And Health Programs | 2016 |
| Mv Hebrew Center | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Religious Organization | 2016 |
| Pflag - Nyc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Organization Committed To The Civil Rights Of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual And Transgender (lgbt) People. | 2016 |
| Skidmore College | $5,000 | Saratoga Springs, NY, US | 2017 Presidents Society | 2016 |
| Temple Emeth - Reform Congregation | $50,000 | Teaneck, NJ, US | To Support Temple | 2016 |
| The Marshall Project | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Nonprofit Journalism About Criminal Justice | 2016 |
| Thomas Cole National Historic Site | $10,000 | Catskill, NY, US | Historic Site Preservation | 2016 |
| Arnold P Gold Foundation | $3,000 | Englewood Cliffs, NJ, US | To Provide Compassionate, Collaborative, And Scientifically Excellent Patient Care | 2015 |
| Bard College At Simon's Rock | $50,000 | Great Barrington, MA, US | To Further Higher Education | 2015 |
| Center For International Policy Inc | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Supporting The Betterment Of Global Relations | 2015 |
| Cornell University | $60,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | $50,000 To Further Higher Education; $50,000 To Support Prison Education Program | 2015 |
| Hampshire College Trustees | $76,000 | Amherst, MA, US | To Support Higher Education | 2015 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Protecting Human Rights Worldwide | 2015 |
| International Crisis Group | $200,000 | Washington, DC, US | Supporting The Betterment Of Global Relations | 2015 |
| J Street Education Fund | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educate Pro-isreal And Pro-peace American In Communities | 2015 |
| Jdrf International | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Diabetes Research | 2015 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services Inc | $10,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Helping Community Through Educational And Health Programs | 2015 |
| Mlucid Michael Lucido Scholarship | $750 | Teaneck, NJ, US | To Provide Scholarship Opportunties | 2015 |
| Mv Hebrew Center | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Religious Organization | 2015 |
| Temple Emeth - Reform Congregation | $1,960 | Teaneck, NJ, US | To Support Temple | 2015 |
| The Marshall Project | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Nonprofit Journalism About Criminal Justice | 2015 |
| Thomas Cole National Historic Site | $1,000 | Catskill, NY, US | Historic Site Preservation | 2015 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 22-2663141 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 44 COCOANUT ROW UNIT B317 Palm Beach, FL 33480-4069 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Brown Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | David Brown |
|---|---|
| Secretary/treasurer | Adam R Brown |
| Officer | Nikki Mintz Brown |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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