Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn
Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn at a glance
In short: Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn gave $47K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Maine. 65% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,380
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,787
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (11 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3418 S Irving St, Seattle, WA 98144
Phone: (425) 894-3233
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chebeague Island Recreation Center ($9K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 105 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Maine (43%) and Georgia (25%), followed by Washington and Nevada (11% each) and Virginia (4%). The listed grants also included recipients in Vermont and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 17 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2019) to $139K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chebeague Island Recreation Center Chebeague Island, ME | General Fund/Kids Place | $9,000 |
| Cica Chebeague Island Community Association Chebeague Island, ME | Macbeth Music | $8,000 |
| Icons - Independent Council on Women's Sports Henderson, NV | General Fund | $5,000 |
| The Cathedral Basilica of St John the Baptist Savannah, GA | Cathedral Heritage Preservation Fund | $5,000 |
| The Chebeague Fire and Rescue Association Chebeague Island, ME | General Fund | $3,380 |
| Community Housing Services Agency Inc Savannah, GA | General Fund | $3,000 |
| St Josephscandler Foundations Savannah, GA | Heart & Lung Building | $2,500 |
| George Pocock Foundation Seattle, WA | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE) Colchester, VT | General Fund | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Washinton, DC | General Fund | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reported 17 grants; 2023 reported 19 grants and 2022 reported 26.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $22,153 | $57,531 | $47,380 | 17 | $56,717 | $22,006 | $714 |
| 2023 | $35,378 | $34,305 | $52,576 | $47,200 | 19 | $51,602 | $33,647 | $4,550 |
| 2022 | $53,649 | $45,462 | $144,680 | $139,400 | 26 | $143,199 | $44,293 | $8,784 |
| 2021 | $152,867 | $22,339 | $41,733 | $38,900 | 22 | $39,225 | $19,831 | $13,193 |
| 2020 | $172,261 | $11,324 | $31,201 | $27,200 | 21 | — | $9,813 | $13,656 |
| 2019 | $192,138 | $24,724 | $31,787 | $25,500 | 14 | — | $23,161 | $14,253 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn reported a distributable amount of $714 for 2024 — 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. Its 2024 grants included support for recreation and community organizations, housing, a cathedral preservation fund, women’s sports, health care, and other charitable purposes.
Among the grantees, Chebeague Recreation Center described its mission as providing year-round recreational, educational, and social activities for people of all ages. Chebeague Island Community Association said it works to ensure the island’s survival and long-term viability as a year-round community. Community Housing Services Agency described its work as providing financing and technical assistance, with a focus that includes affordable housing and workforce real estate. World Central Kitchen described its mission as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $47,380. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $9,000, with a median of $1,500.
Largest reported grants included $9,000 to Chebeague Island Recreation Center for its general fund and Kids Place; $8,000 to CICA Chebeague Island Community Association for Macbeth Music; $5,000 each to ICONS – Independent Council on Women’s Sports for its general fund and The Cathedral Basilica of St John the Baptist for its Cathedral Heritage Preservation Fund; and $3,380 to The Chebeague Fire and Rescue Association for its general fund. Other grants included $3,000 to Community Housing Services Agency, $2,500 to St Josephscandler Foundations, and $2,000 to George Pocock Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carol P Brown as president and director; Linda B Stephens as secretary and treasurer; Nancy B Earnest and Margaret H Brown as directors; and Rockney W Hudson as assistant secretary and treasurer.
Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn is led by Carol P. Brown, President & Dir-Pt on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol P. Brown
President & Dir-Pt
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Linda B. Stephens
Secretary & Treas-Pt
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Margaret H. Brown
Dir-Pt
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nancy B. Earnest
Dir-Pt
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rockney W. Hudson
Assistant Secretary & Treas-Pt
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anne R. Brown (2019–2021) — Dir-Pt
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn
How much does Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn give each year?
Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn gave $47K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $47K across 19 grants.
What is Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn's typical grant size?
Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,787, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn that year got $2K on average.
Where does Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn give grants?
Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn's top state is Maine, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (25%) and Washington (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Savannah, GA (5 grants), Seattle, WA (4 grants) and Chebeague Island, ME (3 grants).
Does Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn's largest grantees?
Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include Chebeague Island Recreation Center ($9,000), Cica Chebeague Island Community Association ($8,000) and Icons - Independent Council on Women's Sports ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for recreation and community organizations, housing, a cathedral preservation fund, women’s sports, health care, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn reported a distributable amount of $714 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn's EIN?
Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3616305. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Anne R & R Harper Brown Fdn 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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