Searing Brown Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 72-1522030
Foundation Overview
Based in Houston, TX, Searing Brown Foundation has awarded 151 grants totaling $417,065 to organizations in Texas. Individual grants range from $2 to $24,000, with a median award of $1,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
5 of 14 recipients (36%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Houston (100%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 0% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Searing Brown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Mission Healthcar Foundation | $8,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Alliance Defense Fund | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Daughters Of The American Revolution | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| First Baptist Church Marble Falls | $3,750 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Jerusalem Assembly House Of Redemption | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $5,875 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Mdumc | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Memorial Assistance Ministries | $1,750 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Mercy Ships | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Samaritan's Purse Haiti Releif | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospital Galveston | $1,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| South Texas Childrens Home | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| The World Our Parish | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Tunnels And Towers | $5,688 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| 4 Paws For Ability | $1,279 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| African Mission Healthcar Foundation | $10,833 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Alliance Defense Fund | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Daughters Of The American Revolution | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Disabled Veterans Charities Inc | $1,277 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Donors Choose | $3,833 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| First Baptist Church Marble Falls | $3,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Junction Ministerial Alliance | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| K9's For Warriors | $1,277 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Mdumc | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $8,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospital Galveston | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Smu | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| South Texas Children's Home | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| The World Our Parish | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Tunnels And Towers | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| 4 Paws For Ability | $1,279 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| African Mission Healthcar Foundation | $10,833 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Alliance Defense Fund | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Daughters Of The American Revolution | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Disabled Veterans Charities Inc | $1,277 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Donors Choose | $3,833 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| First Baptist Church Marble Falls | $3,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Junction Ministerial Alliance | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| K9's For Warriors | $1,277 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Mdumc | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $8,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospital Galveston | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Smu | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| South Texas Children's Home | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| The World Our Parish | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Tunnels And Towers | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| 4 Paws For Ability | $1,279 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| African Mission Healthcar Foundation | $10,833 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Alliance Defense Fund | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Daughters Of The American Revolution | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Disabled Veterans Charities Inc | $1,277 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Donors Choose | $3,833 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| First Baptist Church Marble Falls | $3,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Junction Ministerial Alliance | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| K9's For Warriors | $1,277 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Mdumc | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $8,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospital Galveston | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Smu | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| South Texas Children's Home | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| The World Our Parish | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Tunnels And Towers | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| African Mission Healthcar Foundation | $9,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Alliance Defense Fund | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $1,250 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Community Family Centers | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| First Baptist Church Marble Falls | $3,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Foundation For The Homeless | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Keystone School | $1,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Kids Meal Inc | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Mdumc | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Mercy Ships | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Miracle Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Ocean Cleanup North Pacific | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Ouachita Baptist University | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Safe | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $8,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Shriners Hospital Galveston | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Smart Homes Program | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Smu | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Texas Land Conservancy | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| The World Our Parish | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Tunnels And Towers | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| World Central Kitchen | $3,750 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Wounded Warrior | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| African Mission Healthcar Foundation | $10,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| Alliance Defense Fund | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| American Cancer Society | $6,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| Building Homes For Heroes | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| First Baptist Church Marble Falls | $3,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| Jdrf Southern Texas Chapter | $6,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| Mdumc | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| Mercy Ships | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| Shriners Hospital Galveston | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| The Robbins Fund | $1,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| The World Our Parish | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| Tunnels And Towers | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| World Central Kitchen | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| Wounded Warrior | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| African Mission Healthcar Foundation | $17,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2018 |
| Alliance Defense Fund | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2018 |
| Bee Creek United Methodist Church | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2018 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2018 |
| Divehart Foundation | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2018 |
| Donors Choose | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2018 |
| In Touch Ministries | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2018 |
| Miscellaneous Paid From K-1 Investments | $2 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2018 |
| Rockwall County Helping Hands | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2018 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $8,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2018 |
| Shriners Hospital Galveston | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2018 |
| The World Our Parish | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2018 |
| University Of Texas Health Science Center | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2018 |
| Ymca Of Metropolitan Dallas | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2018 |
| African Mission Healthcar Foundation | $23,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2017 |
| Caring Forever | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2017 |
| First Baptist Church | $3,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2017 |
| Helping Hands | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2017 |
| Joshua Fund | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2017 |
| Mdumc | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2017 |
| Miscellaneous Paidfrom K-1 Investment | $3 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2017 |
| Operation Help A Hero | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2017 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $5,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2017 |
| Shriners Hospital Galveston | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2017 |
| Smu Natatorium | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2017 |
| Susan G Komen | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2017 |
| The World Our Parish | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2017 |
| African Mission Healthcar Foundation | $24,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2016 |
| Alliance Defense Fund | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2016 |
| Bee Creek United Methodist Church | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2016 |
| Dr Susan Love Research Foundation | $750 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2016 |
| Family Counseling Services | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2016 |
| Family Research Co | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2016 |
| Heritage Foundation | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2016 |
| Joshua Fund | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2016 |
| Leading The Way Ministries | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2016 |
| Mdumc | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2016 |
| Paper Houses Across The Border | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2016 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $2,750 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2016 |
| Shriners Hospital Galveston | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2016 |
| Smu Natatorium | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2016 |
| South Texas Children's Home Ministries | $1,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2016 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $750 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2016 |
| The World Our Parish | $2,750 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 72-1522030 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 14507 TIVOLI DR Houston, TX 77077-1051 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Searing Brown Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Scott S Brown |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Markell B Rowe |
| Secretary | Melanie C Dauphin |
Forms 990-PF
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