Brown Monson Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 22-3065848
Foundation Overview
Based in Auburn, NH, Brown Monson Foundation has awarded 193 grants totaling $1,518,608 to organizations in Illinois, Montana and 14 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $50,000, with a median award of $3,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 24 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 21% in Illinois and funding distributed across 16 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (88%), Arlington Heights (13%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 3% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (91%). 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 Monson Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Chorus Group Of Chicago | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Irving, TX, US | General | 2023 |
| Blaine County Wildlife Museum | $5,000 | Chinook, MT, US | General | 2023 |
| Carleton College | $2,500 | Northfield, MN, US | General | 2023 |
| Catalyst Schools | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2023 |
| Chicago Sinfonietta | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2023 |
| Chicago Sympthony Orchestra | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2023 |
| Conservation Force | $10,000 | Matairie, LA, US | General | 2023 |
| Home Health And Hospice | $2,500 | Merrimack, NH, US | General | 2023 |
| Idaho Foundation For Parks And Land | $500 | Boise, ID, US | General | 2023 |
| Michigan Law School | $2,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General | 2023 |
| Manchester Community Theater Player | $2,500 | Manchester, NH, US | Fund | 2023 |
| Natural Dharma Fellowship | $10,000 | Andover, MA, US | Campaign For Phase Iii - Renov Proj | 2023 |
| Pastoral Counseling Services | $1,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General | 2023 |
| Piscataquog Land Conservancy | $500 | New Boston, NH, US | Annual Fund | 2023 |
| Safari Club International Found | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | General | 2023 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | $25,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Pediatric Fund | 2023 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $4,100 | Sun Valley, ID, US | Annual Fund | 2023 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $50,000 | Sun Valley, ID, US | Annual Funding | 2023 |
| Swiftsure Ranch Therapeutic Eques | $2,000 | Bellevue, ID, US | General | 2023 |
| The Kehrein Center For The Arts | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2023 |
| The Argyros Peforming Arts | $5,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | General | 2023 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $7,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General | 2023 |
| Wildlife Heritage Foundation Of Nh | $21,000 | Concord, NH, US | General | 2023 |
| Apollo Chorus Group Of Chicago | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Blaine County Wildlife Museum | $7,720 | Chinook, MT, US | General | 2022 |
| Carleton College | $2,500 | Northfield, MN, US | General | 2022 |
| Catalyst Schools | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Chicago Sinfonietta | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Chicago Sympthony Orchestra | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Conservation Force | $10,000 | Matairie, LA, US | General | 2022 |
| Lights Of Berotsana Translation | $20,000 | Hemosa Beach, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Manchester Community Theater Player | $5,000 | Manchester, NH, US | Fund | 2022 |
| Michigan Law School | $2,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General | 2022 |
| Natural Dharma Fellowship | $10,000 | Andover, MA, US | Campaign For Phase Iii - Renov Proj | 2022 |
| Pastoral Counseling Services | $1,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General | 2022 |
| Pathway To Adventure Council | $3,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Piscataquog Land Conservancy | $500 | New Boston, NH, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Safari Club International Found | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | $25,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Pediatric Fund | 2022 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $2,100 | Sun Valley, ID, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $50,000 | Sun Valley, ID, US | Annual Funding | 2022 |
| Wildlife Heritage Foundation Of Nh | $20,000 | Concord, NH, US | General | 2022 |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation I | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General | 2022 |
| The Kehrein Center For The Arts | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Apollo Chorus Group Of Chicago | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Blaine County Wildlife Museum | $7,720 | Chinook, MT, US | General | 2022 |
| Carleton College | $2,500 | Northfield, MN, US | General | 2022 |
| Catalyst Schools | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Chicago Sinfonietta | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Chicago Sympthony Orchestra | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Conservation Force | $10,000 | Matairie, LA, US | General | 2022 |
| Lights Of Berotsana Translation | $20,000 | Hemosa Beach, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Manchester Community Theater Player | $5,000 | Manchester, NH, US | Fund | 2022 |
| Michigan Law School | $2,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General | 2022 |
| Natural Dharma Fellowship | $10,000 | Andover, MA, US | Campaign For Phase Iii - Renov Proj | 2022 |
| Pastoral Counseling Services | $1,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General | 2022 |
| Pathway To Adventure Council | $3,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Piscataquog Land Conservancy | $500 | New Boston, NH, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Safari Club International Found | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | $25,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Pediatric Fund | 2022 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $2,100 | Sun Valley, ID, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $50,000 | Sun Valley, ID, US | Annual Funding | 2022 |
| Wildlife Heritage Foundation Of Nh | $20,000 | Concord, NH, US | General | 2022 |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation I | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General | 2022 |
| The Kehrein Center For The Arts | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Apollo Chorus Group Of Chicago | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Blaine County Wildlife Museum | $7,720 | Chinook, MT, US | General | 2022 |
| Carleton College | $2,500 | Northfield, MN, US | General | 2022 |
| Catalyst Schools | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Chicago Sinfonietta | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Chicago Sympthony Orchestra | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Conservation Force | $10,000 | Matairie, LA, US | General | 2022 |
| Lights Of Berotsana Translation | $20,000 | Hemosa Beach, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Manchester Community Theater Player | $5,000 | Manchester, NH, US | Fund | 2022 |
| Michigan Law School | $2,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General | 2022 |
| Natural Dharma Fellowship | $10,000 | Andover, MA, US | Campaign For Phase Iii - Renov Proj | 2022 |
| Pastoral Counseling Services | $1,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General | 2022 |
| Pathway To Adventure Council | $3,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Piscataquog Land Conservancy | $500 | New Boston, NH, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Safari Club International Found | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | $25,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Pediatric Fund | 2022 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $2,100 | Sun Valley, ID, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $50,000 | Sun Valley, ID, US | Annual Funding | 2022 |
| Wildlife Heritage Foundation Of Nh | $20,000 | Concord, NH, US | General | 2022 |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation I | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General | 2022 |
| The Kehrein Center For The Arts | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Natural Dharma Fellowship | $10,000 | Andover, MA, US | Campaign For Phase Iii - Renov Proj | 2021 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | $20,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Pediatric Fund | 2021 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $800 | Sun Valley, ID, US | Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $50,000 | Sun Valley, ID, US | Annual Funding | 2021 |
| Manchester Community Theater Player | $5,000 | Manchester, NH, US | Fund | 2021 |
| Pastoral Counseling Services | $1,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General | 2021 |
| Chicago Sinfonietta | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2021 |
| Piscataquog Land Conservancy | $2,000 | New Boston, NH, US | Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Tupten Osel Choling | $7,000 | South Lake Tahoe, CA, US | General | 2021 |
| Pathway To Adventure Council | $3,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General | 2021 |
| Carleton College | $5,000 | Northfield, MN, US | General | 2021 |
| Catalyst Schools | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2021 |
| Padmasamblhava Meditation Center | $3,000 | Denver, CO, US | General | 2021 |
| Conservation Force | $20,000 | Matairie, LA, US | General | 2021 |
| Michigan Law School | $1,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General | 2021 |
| Wildlife Heritage Foundation Of Nh | $21,500 | Concord, NH, US | General | 2021 |
| Chicago Sympthony Orchestra | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2021 |
| Safari Club International Found | $10,500 | Tucson, AZ, US | General | 2021 |
| Lights Of Berotsana Translation | $5,000 | Hemosa Beach, CA, US | General | 2021 |
| Sawtooth Sports Foundation | $10,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | General | 2021 |
| Home Health And Hospice | $1,500 | Merrimack, NH, US | General | 2021 |
| Blaine County Wildlife Museum | $25,000 | Chinook, MT, US | General | 2021 |
| Apollo Chorus Group Of Chicago | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2021 |
| Players Philanthropy | $2,000 | Riverside, CA, US | General | 2021 |
| Families In Transition | $1,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General | 2021 |
| Natural Dharma Fellowship | $10,000 | Andover, MA, US | Campaign For Phase Iii - Renov Proj | 2020 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | $20,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Pediatric Fund | 2020 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $50,000 | Sun Valley, ID, US | Annual Fund | 2020 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $2,300 | Sun Valley, ID, US | Annual Funding | 2020 |
| Manchester Community Theater Player | $10,000 | Manchester, NH, US | Fund | 2020 |
| The Argyros | $10,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Building Campaign | 2020 |
| Pastoral Counseling Services | $1,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General | 2020 |
| Chicago Sinfonietta | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2020 |
| Piscataquog Land Conservancy | $1,000 | New Boston, NH, US | Annual Fund | 2020 |
| St Lukes Hospital Foundation Inc | $2,000 | Columbus, NC, US | General | 2020 |
| Rural Montana Foundation | $1,000 | Helena, MT, US | General | 2020 |
| Tupten Osel Choling | $2,000 | South Lake Tahoe, CA, US | General | 2020 |
| Pathway To Adventure Council | $3,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General | 2020 |
| Apollo Chorus | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Annual Fund | 2018 |
| Bedford Land Trust | $4,000 | Concord, NH, US | Annual Fund | 2018 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $800 | Irving, TX, US | Annual Fund | 2018 |
| Carleton College | $2,500 | Northfield, MN, US | Annual Fund | 2018 |
| Catalyst Schools | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Annual Fund | 2018 |
| Grand Slam Clubovis | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | 2018 Convention | 2018 |
| Natural Dharma Fellowship | $18,000 | Andover, MA, US | Campaign For Phase Iii - Renov Proj | 2018 |
| Safari Club Internationalfoundation | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Cites Work Purposes | 2018 |
| Sogan Foundation | $3,000 | Nevada City, CA, US | Annial Fund | 2018 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | $20,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Pediatric Fund | 2018 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $5,376 | Sun Valley, ID, US | Annual Fund/staff Party | 2018 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $7,000 | Sun Valley, ID, US | Annual Fund | 2018 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $33,700 | Sun Valley, ID, US | Annual Funding | 2018 |
| The Field Museum | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Annual Fund | 2018 |
| University Of Michigan Law School | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Zell Entrepreneurship & Law Program | 2018 |
| Wildlife Heritage Foundation | $5,000 | Concord, NH, US | Annual Grant | 2018 |
| Wood River Community | $1,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Annual Fund | 2018 |
| Ari Bhod | $1,000 | Tehachapi, CA, US | Annual Fund | 2018 |
| Awakening Life | $3,000 | Freeland, WA, US | Annual Fund | 2018 |
| Goodman Theatre | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Annual Fund | 2018 |
| Manchester Community Theater Player | $10,000 | Manchester, NH, US | Led Lighting Project | 2018 |
| The Argyros | $5,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Building Campaign | 2018 |
| Apollo Chorus | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Annual Fund | 2017 |
| Bedford Land Trust | $4,000 | Concord, NH, US | Annual Fund | 2017 |
| Blaine County Wildlife Museum | $25,000 | Chinook, MT, US | Capital Campaign For New Wing | 2017 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $500 | Irving, TX, US | 2017 Annual Fund | 2017 |
| Carleton College | $2,500 | Northfield, MN, US | Annual Fund | 2017 |
| Catalyst Schools | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Annual Fund | 2017 |
| Commonweal | $2,000 | Bolinas, CA, US | Found/embodie Medicine | 2017 |
| Conservation Force | $15,000 | Matairie, LA, US | Annual Fund | 2017 |
| Grand Slam Clubovis | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | 2018 Convention | 2017 |
| Help Each Other Out Foundation | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Video And Production Cost | 2017 |
| Home Health And Hospice | $1,000 | Merrimack, NH, US | Annual Fund | 2017 |
| Light Of Beritsana Translation | $3,500 | Hermosa Beach, CA, US | Translation Project | 2017 |
| Manchester Community Theater Player | $2,500 | Manchester, NH, US | 2017 Annual Fund | 2017 |
| Natural Dharma Fellowship | $7,500 | Andover, MA, US | Campaign For Renov. To Wonderwell | 2017 |
| Safari Club Internationalfoundation | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Cites Work Purposes | 2017 |
| Sogan Foundation | $5,000 | Nevada City, CA, US | Community Shelter Project | 2017 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | $20,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Annual Fund | 2017 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $33,700 | Sun Valley, ID, US | Annual Fund | 2017 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $2,652 | Sun Valley, ID, US | Annual Fund | 2017 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $1,660 | Sun Valley, ID, US | Match Funding | 2017 |
| The Field Museum | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Annual Fund | 2017 |
| University Of Michigan Law School | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Zell Entrepreneurship & Law Program | 2017 |
| Wildlife Heritage Foundation | $5,000 | Concord, NH, US | Annual Grant | 2017 |
| Tlc Transitional Life Care | $500 | Talent, OR, US | 2017 Annual Fund | 2017 |
| Wood River Community | $1,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Annual Fund | 2017 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $27,860 | Sun Valley, ID, US | Annual Fund | 2016 |
| Natural Dharma Fellowship | $7,500 | Andover, MA, US | Campaign For Renov. To Wonderwell | 2016 |
| Currier Gallery Of Art | $1,500 | Manchester, NH, US | Annual Fund | 2016 |
| Conservation Force | $15,000 | Matairie, LA, US | Annual Fund | 2016 |
| Manchester Community Theater Player | $10,000 | Manchester, NH, US | Lighting Improvement Fund | 2016 |
| Sogan Foundation | $6,000 | Nevada City, CA, US | Pharping Community Hall Project | 2016 |
| Blaine County Wildlife Museum | $25,000 | Chinook, MT, US | Capital Campaign For New Wing | 2016 |
| Carleton College | $2,500 | Northfield, MN, US | Annual Fund | 2016 |
| Safari Club Internationalfoundation | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Cites Work Purposes | 2016 |
| Bedford Land Trust | $5,000 | Concord, NH, US | Annual Fund | 2016 |
| Apollo Chorus | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Annual Fund | 2016 |
| University Of Michigan Law School | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Zell Entrepreneurship & Law Program | 2016 |
| Grand Slam Clubovis | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Convention | 2016 |
| Catalyst Schools | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Annual Fund | 2016 |
| Help Each Other Out Foundation | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Video And Production Cost | 2016 |
| The Field Museum | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Annual Fund | 2016 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | $26,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Annual Fund | 2016 |
| Sogan Foundation | $5,000 | Nevada City, CA, US | Community Shelter Project | 2016 |
| Expedition Inspiration Fund | $2,000 | Boise, ID, US | Grant | 2016 |
| Safari Club Internationalfoundation | $1,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Awls Cabin Renovations | 2016 |
| Community Hospice House Foundation | $1,000 | Nashua, NH, US | Grant | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 22-3065848 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 15 DARTMOUTH DR UNIT 203 Auburn, NH 03032-3982 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Brown Monson Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Susan B Monson |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | John R Monson |
Forms 990-PF
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