Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family
Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports 41 grants totaling $1,767,964 to charitable organizations.
Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family at a glance
In short: Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family gave $1.8M across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), top state New Mexico. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,767,964
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- -14.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,121
- +29.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,452,828
- -5.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (3 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8218 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814-3633
Phone: (301) 841-6751
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Blue Skye Foundation ($375K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
255 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 211 grants of 255 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipient organizations in New Mexico received 40% of grant dollars and those in New York received 39%. California accounted for 11%, Colorado 4%, and Maryland 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 41 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 177% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2021) to $2.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Skye Foundation Santa Fe, NM | Charity | $375,000 |
| Aha Learning Inc Great Neck, NY | Charity | $330,000 |
| Teachers College Columbia University New York, NY | Charity | $200,000 |
| Remy's Good Day Fund Berkely, CA | Charity | $195,000 |
| Midtown Arts & Design Alliance LLC Santa Fe, NM | Charity | $150,000 |
| The Street Homeless Santa Fe, NM | Charity | $80,000 |
| New Energy Economy Santa Fe, NM | Charity | $55,000 |
| In Good Company Rowe, NM | Charity | $50,000 |
| USA Shaolin Temple New York, NY | Charity | $50,000 |
| The South Bronx Community Charity School Bronx, NY | Charity | $44,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,452,828 | $1,300,061 | $1,887,099 | $1,767,964 | 41 | $1,767,964 | $1,180,926 | $1,000,819 |
| 2024 | $11,070,717 | $451,411 | $1,771,547 | $1,593,330 | 48 | $1,771,547 | $273,194 | $954,339 |
| 2023 | $12,409,579 | $1,116,334 | $2,197,519 | $2,081,104 | 59 | $2,197,519 | $984,919 | $977,919 |
| 2022 | $13,533,161 | $1,795,246 | $2,268,014 | $2,123,300 | 50 | $2,268,014 | $1,650,532 | $1,042,617 |
| 2021 | $14,065,820 | $1,055,535 | $1,379,007 | $1,242,800 | 57 | — | $919,328 | $946,171 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grantees describe work in areas including support for people experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and chronic pain; education, psychology, and health; and renewable energy and environmental advocacy. For example, Blue Skye Foundation says it provides financial assistance to people experiencing those health conditions, while Teachers College, Columbia University describes a mission centered on education, psychology, and health. These are grantee missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $1,767,964. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $375,000, with a median grant of $10,000. All listed grant purposes are reported as “CHARITY.”
Among the largest grants were $375,000 to Blue Skye Foundation, $330,000 to AHA Learning Inc, $200,000 to Teachers College Columbia University, $195,000 to Remy’s Good Day Fund, and $150,000 to Midtown Arts & Design Alliance LLC. Other notable awards included $80,000 to The Street Homeless and $55,000 to New Energy Economy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patricia A Brown as president, Donna L Brown as treasurer, Laura Cat Engel-Brown as secretary, and Gabriel Gunther-Brown as vice president.
Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family is led by Patricia A. Brown, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patricia A. Brown
President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna L. Brown
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel Gunther-Brown
Vice President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Cat Engel-Brown
Secretary
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family
How much does Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family give each year?
Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family gave $1.8M across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 48 grants.
What is Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family's typical grant size?
Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $43,121, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family that year got $10K on average.
Where does Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family give grants?
Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family's top state is New Mexico, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (39%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (6 grants), Santa Fe, NM (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (41 grants).
Who are Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family's largest grantees?
Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family's largest 2025 grantees include Blue Skye Foundation ($375,000), Aha Learning Inc ($330,000) and Teachers College Columbia University ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family?
Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family reported $10.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grantees describe work in areas including support for people experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and chronic pain; education, psychology, and health; and renewable energy and environmental advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family's EIN?
Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6041735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Alvin I and Peggy S Brown Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/alvin-i-and-peggy-s-brown-family-morg_558b23af4abc4287ace73d345c18a466
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