Brown Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-4198973
Foundation Overview
Based in Arlington Heights, IL, Brown Family Foundation has awarded 108 grants totaling $2,185,242 to organizations in Illinois, Florida and 15 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $150 to $900,888, with a median award of $1,500.
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2 total grants. Insufficient data for reliable pattern analysis. Foundation may be highly selective or recently established.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 31% in Illinois and funding distributed across 17 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (59%), Hoffman Estates (24%), Deerfield (12%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 9387% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (35%). 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 Family 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Gift Daf | $900,888 | Purchase, NY, US | Liquidation Per Articles Of | 2023 |
| Morgan Stanley Gift Daf | $900,888 | Purchase, NY, US | Liquidation Per Articles Of | 2023 |
| Bright Hope | $2,000 | Hoffman Estates, IL, US | Support Faith-based Ministry That Serves The Extreme Poor. | 2022 |
| Campus Crusade For Christ | $400 | Orlando, FL, US | Support For Religious Activities | 2022 |
| Prison Fellowship | $200 | Merrifield, VA, US | Bring Lasting Transformation To Men, Women, And Children Impacted By Incarceration Around The World. | 2022 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Homeless Shelter. | 2022 |
| Food For The Poor | $570 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Minister To Spiritually Impoverished People Thoughout Latin America And The Caribbean. | 2022 |
| Mercy Ships | $1,000 | Lindale, TX, US | Supporting Operation Of Hospital Ships In Developing Nations. | 2022 |
| The Leadership Institute | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Training Tomorrow's Conservative Leaders. | 2022 |
| Judicial Watch | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Conservative, Non-partisan Educational Foundation, Promotes Transparency, Accountability, And Integrity In Government, Politics And The Law. | 2022 |
| Billy Graham Ministries | $20,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Fulfilling The Great Commission By Sharing The Gospel Through Every Available Means. | 2022 |
| Bright Hope | $2,000 | Hoffman Estates, IL, US | Support Faith-based Ministry That Serves The Extreme Poor. | 2022 |
| Campus Crusade For Christ | $400 | Orlando, FL, US | Support For Religious Activities | 2022 |
| Prison Fellowship | $200 | Merrifield, VA, US | Bring Lasting Transformation To Men, Women, And Children Impacted By Incarceration Around The World. | 2022 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Homeless Shelter. | 2022 |
| Food For The Poor | $570 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Minister To Spiritually Impoverished People Thoughout Latin America And The Caribbean. | 2022 |
| Mercy Ships | $1,000 | Lindale, TX, US | Supporting Operation Of Hospital Ships In Developing Nations. | 2022 |
| The Leadership Institute | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Training Tomorrow's Conservative Leaders. | 2022 |
| Judicial Watch | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Conservative, Non-partisan Educational Foundation, Promotes Transparency, Accountability, And Integrity In Government, Politics And The Law. | 2022 |
| Billy Graham Ministries | $20,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Fulfilling The Great Commission By Sharing The Gospel Through Every Available Means. | 2022 |
| Bright Hope | $2,000 | Hoffman Estates, IL, US | Support Faith-based Ministry That Serves The Extreme Poor. | 2022 |
| Campus Crusade For Christ | $400 | Orlando, FL, US | Support For Religious Activities | 2022 |
| Prison Fellowship | $200 | Merrifield, VA, US | Bring Lasting Transformation To Men, Women, And Children Impacted By Incarceration Around The World. | 2022 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Homeless Shelter. | 2022 |
| Food For The Poor | $570 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Minister To Spiritually Impoverished People Thoughout Latin America And The Caribbean. | 2022 |
| Mercy Ships | $1,000 | Lindale, TX, US | Supporting Operation Of Hospital Ships In Developing Nations. | 2022 |
| The Leadership Institute | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Training Tomorrow's Conservative Leaders. | 2022 |
| Judicial Watch | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Conservative, Non-partisan Educational Foundation, Promotes Transparency, Accountability, And Integrity In Government, Politics And The Law. | 2022 |
| Billy Graham Ministries | $20,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Fulfilling The Great Commission By Sharing The Gospel Through Every Available Means. | 2022 |
| Bright Hope | $8,500 | Hoffman Estates, IL, US | Support Faith-based Ministry That Serves The Extreme Poor. | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $250 | Americus, GA, US | Builds And Rehabilitates Homes For Partner Families At No Profit. | 2021 |
| Heifer International | $770 | Little Rock, AR, US | Supports Local Agricultural Businesses To Serve The Extreme Poor. | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $9,000 | New York, NY, US | Providing Emergency Medical Care. | 2021 |
| Inner City Impact | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Supports Integration Of Inner City Youth Into Local Churches. | 2021 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | $4,250 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Homeless Shelter. | 2021 |
| Mercy Ships | $9,000 | Lindale, TX, US | Supporting Operation Of Hospital Ships In Developing Nations. | 2021 |
| Smile Train | $8,000 | Washington, DC, US | Empower Local Medical Professionals With Training, Funding, And Resources To Provide Free Cleft Surgery And Comprehensive Cleft Care To Children Globally. | 2021 |
| Billy Graham Ministries | $8,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Fulfilling The Great Commission By Sharing The Gospel Through Every Available Means. | 2021 |
| College Of The Ozarks | $8,000 | Point Lookout, MO, US | To Provide A Christian Education. | 2021 |
| Moody Bible Institute | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support To Provide A Higher Education And Media Ministry That Exists To Equip People With The Truth Of God's Word To Be Maturing Followers Of Christ Who Are Making Disciples Around The World. | 2021 |
| Trinity International University | $4,000 | Deerfield, IL, US | Support Toward Undergraduate, Graduate, And Doctoral Degrees. | 2021 |
| Food For The Poor | $4,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Minister To Spiritually Impoverished People Thoughout Latin America And The Caribbean. | 2021 |
| Bright Hope | $8,500 | Hoffman Estates, IL, US | Support Faith-based Ministry That Serves The Extreme Poor. | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $250 | Americus, GA, US | Builds And Rehabilitates Homes For Partner Families At No Profit. | 2021 |
| Heifer International | $770 | Little Rock, AR, US | Supports Local Agricultural Businesses To Serve The Extreme Poor. | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $9,000 | New York, NY, US | Providing Emergency Medical Care. | 2021 |
| Inner City Impact | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Supports Integration Of Inner City Youth Into Local Churches. | 2021 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | $4,250 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Homeless Shelter. | 2021 |
| Mercy Ships | $9,000 | Lindale, TX, US | Supporting Operation Of Hospital Ships In Developing Nations. | 2021 |
| Smile Train | $8,000 | Washington, DC, US | Empower Local Medical Professionals With Training, Funding, And Resources To Provide Free Cleft Surgery And Comprehensive Cleft Care To Children Globally. | 2021 |
| Billy Graham Ministries | $8,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Fulfilling The Great Commission By Sharing The Gospel Through Every Available Means. | 2021 |
| College Of The Ozarks | $8,000 | Point Lookout, MO, US | To Provide A Christian Education. | 2021 |
| Moody Bible Institute | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support To Provide A Higher Education And Media Ministry That Exists To Equip People With The Truth Of God's Word To Be Maturing Followers Of Christ Who Are Making Disciples Around The World. | 2021 |
| Trinity International University | $4,000 | Deerfield, IL, US | Support Toward Undergraduate, Graduate, And Doctoral Degrees. | 2021 |
| Food For The Poor | $4,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Minister To Spiritually Impoverished People Thoughout Latin America And The Caribbean. | 2021 |
| Bright Hope | $8,500 | Hoffman Estates, IL, US | Support Faith-based Ministry That Serves The Extreme Poor. | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $250 | Americus, GA, US | Builds And Rehabilitates Homes For Partner Families At No Profit. | 2021 |
| Heifer International | $770 | Little Rock, AR, US | Supports Local Agricultural Businesses To Serve The Extreme Poor. | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $9,000 | New York, NY, US | Providing Emergency Medical Care. | 2021 |
| Inner City Impact | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Supports Integration Of Inner City Youth Into Local Churches. | 2021 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | $4,250 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Homeless Shelter. | 2021 |
| Mercy Ships | $9,000 | Lindale, TX, US | Supporting Operation Of Hospital Ships In Developing Nations. | 2021 |
| Smile Train | $8,000 | Washington, DC, US | Empower Local Medical Professionals With Training, Funding, And Resources To Provide Free Cleft Surgery And Comprehensive Cleft Care To Children Globally. | 2021 |
| Billy Graham Ministries | $8,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Fulfilling The Great Commission By Sharing The Gospel Through Every Available Means. | 2021 |
| College Of The Ozarks | $8,000 | Point Lookout, MO, US | To Provide A Christian Education. | 2021 |
| Moody Bible Institute | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support To Provide A Higher Education And Media Ministry That Exists To Equip People With The Truth Of God's Word To Be Maturing Followers Of Christ Who Are Making Disciples Around The World. | 2021 |
| Trinity International University | $4,000 | Deerfield, IL, US | Support Toward Undergraduate, Graduate, And Doctoral Degrees. | 2021 |
| Food For The Poor | $4,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Minister To Spiritually Impoverished People Thoughout Latin America And The Caribbean. | 2021 |
| Inner City Impact | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Engage At-risk Youth In Relational Programs, Develop Leaders And Share The Love Of Christ. | 2020 |
| Bright Hope | $4,500 | Hoffman Estates, IL, US | Support Faith-based Ministry That Serves The Extreme Poor. | 2020 |
| Cru | $1,300 | Orlando, FL, US | Helping To Fulfill The Great Commission In The Power Of The Holy Spirit By Winning People To Faith In Jesus Christ, Building Them In Their Faith And Sending Them To Win And Build Others. | 2020 |
| Wheeling Township Emergency Fund Inc | $750 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Support To Provide Family And Individual Charitable Services, Including Food, Rent, Utilities, And Medical Needs. | 2020 |
| Navigators | $1,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | To Advance The Gospel Of Jesus And His Kingdom. | 2020 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | $1,500 | Lexington, KY, US | Building Hope, Transforming Lives, And Sharing Christ's Love Through Service In Appalachia. | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Preach The Gospel Of Jesus Christ And To Meet Human Needs In His Name Without Discrimination. | 2020 |
| Smile Train | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Empower Local Medical Professionals With Training, Funding, And Resources To Provide Free Cleft Surgery And Comprehensive Cleft Care To Children Globally. | 2020 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | $750 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Homeless Shelter. | 2020 |
| Food For The Poor | $750 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Minister To Spiritually Impoverished People Thoughout Latin America And The Caribbean. | 2020 |
| College Of The Ozarks | $2,000 | Point Lookout, MO, US | To Provide A Christian Education. | 2020 |
| Trinity International University | $2,000 | Deerfield, IL, US | Support Toward Undergraduate, Graduate, And Doctoral Degrees. | 2020 |
| Mercy Ships | $2,750 | Lindale, TX, US | Supporting Operation Of Hospital Ships In Developing Nations. | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Providing Emergency Medical Care. | 2020 |
| Moody Bible Institute | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support To Provide A Higher Education And Media Ministry That Exists To Equip People With The Truth Of God's Word To Be Maturing Followers Of Christ Who Are Making Disciples Around The World. | 2020 |
| National Pro Life Alliance | $500 | Springfield, VA, US | Support Scholarship, Research And Analysis On Physical And Emotional Effects Of Abortion. | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels Foundation | $250 | Casper, WY, US | Addressing Senior Isolation And Hunger. | 2020 |
| Joyce Meyer Ministries | $500 | Fenton, MO, US | Sharing God's Love And The Life-changing Message Of The Bible With The World Through Tv, Radio, Various Media Productions, Live Conferences And This Website. | 2020 |
| The Leadership Institute | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | Training Tomorrow's Conservative Leaders. | 2020 |
| Billy Graham Ministries | $1,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Fulfilling The Great Commission By Sharing The Gospel Through Every Available Means. | 2020 |
| Judicial Watch | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Conservative, Non-partisan Educational Foundation, Promotes Transparency, Accountability, And Integrity In Government, Politics And The Law. | 2020 |
| Hillsdale College | $500 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Support A Private Liberal Arts College. | 2020 |
| Jesus Online Church | $500 | Cape Coral, FL, US | Guide People Of All Backgrounds Into A Personal Relationship With Jesus Christ The Son Of God. | 2020 |
| Ronald Mcdonald Charities | $250 | Erie, PA, US | Keeping Families With Sick Children Close To Each Other And The Care And Resources They Need. | 2020 |
| American Heart Association | $250 | Dallas, TX, US | Support Organization Dedicated To Fighting Heart Disease And Stroke. | 2020 |
| National Foundation For Cancer Research | $1,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Research For A Cure For Cancer. | 2020 |
| Prison Fellowship | $250 | Merrifield, VA, US | Bring Lasting Transformation To Men, Women, And Children Impacted By Incarceration Around The World. | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $750 | Chicago, IL, US | United Community Effort Working To Bring Food, Dignity And Hope To Cook County. | 2020 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $1,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Defend The Right Of People Of Faith To Hear And Speak The Truth Of The Gospel. | 2020 |
| Sim Usa | $150 | Charlotte, NC, US | Spread Of Christianity | 2019 |
| Inner City Impact | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Spread Of Christianity | 2019 |
| Bright Hope | $296 | Hoffman Estates, IL, US | Spread Of Christianity | 2019 |
| Cru | $1,300 | Orlando, FL, US | Spread Of Christianity | 2019 |
| Wheeling Township Emergency Fund Inc | $1,500 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Spread Of Christianity | 2019 |
| Navigators | $1,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | Spread Of Christianity | 2019 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | $500 | Lexington, KY, US | Spread Of Christianity | 2019 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Spread Of Christianity | 2019 |
| Feeding America | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Spread Of Christianity | 2019 |
| Smile Train | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Spread Of Christianity | 2019 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Spread Of Christianity | 2019 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-4198973 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1414 LUTHER LN Arlington Hts, IL 60004-4683 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Brown Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Agent | |
|---|---|
| President | Peggy Brown |
| Treasurer | Cynthia Hall |
Forms 990-PF
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- 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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