Bill C & Patricia P Brown
Bill C & Patricia P Brown is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, most of the grant dollars going to recipients in Indiana.
Bill C & Patricia P Brown at a glance
In short: Bill C & Patricia P Brown gave $30K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Indiana. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,525
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -35.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,271
- +41.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,125
- Total assets
- $541,783
- +3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (92% 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 Bill C & Patricia P Brown
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1543 Palmetto Lane, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (812) 322-5514
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bill C & Patricia P Brown funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Indiana University ($12K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 4% to Missouri, and 4% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bill C & Patricia P Brown open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $888 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2019) to $70K (2020). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Bloomington, IN | Unrestricted Support | $12,000 |
| Middle Way House Bloomington, IN | Unrestricted Support | $4,500 |
| Second Presbyterian Church Indinapolis, IN | Unrestricted Support | $4,500 |
| Harvesters Community Food Network Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted Support | $1,150 |
| Misericordia Heart of Mercy Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Support | $1,125 |
| Youth for Christ Southern Hills Bloomington, IN | Unrestricted Support | $1,125 |
| Behold and Become Zionsville, IN | Unrestricted Support | $1,125 |
| Carmel Dads Club Carmel, IN | Unrestricted Support | $1,000 |
| Carmel Young Life Carmel, IN | Unrestricted Support | $750 |
| Hands of Hope Noblesville, IN | Unrestricted Support | $750 |
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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 | $541,783 | $56,327 | $40,276 | $29,525 | 13 | $33,170 | $23,276 | $40,264 |
| 2024 | $525,732 | $39,582 | $44,418 | $32,000 | 20 | $37,496 | $23,227 | $37,092 |
| 2023 | $530,568 | $36,608 | $48,124 | $30,400 | 19 | $38,646 | $23,215 | $33,641 |
| 2022 | $542,084 | $31,576 | $54,360 | $35,600 | 20 | $44,315 | $19,437 | $34,666 |
| 2021 | $564,868 | $55,622 | $52,139 | $35,650 | 14 | $42,525 | $23,993 | $39,558 |
| 2020 | $561,385 | $35,056 | $84,714 | $70,000 | 14 | — | $17,704 | $34,516 |
| 2019 | $611,043 | $23,567 | $36,005 | $24,000 | 11 | — | $15,524 | $35,556 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bill C & Patricia P Brown reported a distributable amount of $40K 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. Its 2025 grants included support for Middle Way House, whose stated mission is to empower survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and human trafficking through supportive services and advocacy. Carmel Dads Club describes its mission as fostering youth development through sports programs. The Indiana University Foundation says it seeks to maximize private philanthropic support for Indiana University through relationship-building, advancement leadership, and fundraising services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $29,525. Grants ranged from $100 to $12,000, with a median grant of $1,125. Notable grants included $12,000 to Indiana University, $4,500 to Middle Way House, and $4,500 to Second Presbyterian Church. The filing lists each of these grants as unrestricted support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bill C Brown as chairman; Carol Brown Remak as director/secretary; Lisa Gonzalez as director/president; Melissa Clark as co-treasurer; Mark Bower as director/vice chair; and Griffin Gonzalez as director/co-officer.
Bill C & Patricia P Brown is led by Lisa Gonzalez, Director & President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Gonzalez
Director & President
Director & Vice → Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$800 (2019) → $800 (2025)
Bill C. Brown
Chairman
President & Director → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$800 (2019) → $800 (2025)
Carol Brown Remak
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$800 (2019) → $800 (2025)
Mark Bower
Director & Vice
Director → Director & Vice, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$800 (2021) → $800 (2025)
Griffin Gonzalez
Director & Co-
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$800 (2022) → $800 (2025)
Melissa Clark
Co-Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$800 (2019) → $800 (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Claire Brown Baker (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Emily Nocton (2024) — Director
- Former: Daniel C. Brown (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Patricia P. Brown (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $800, to Bill C Brown (Chairman). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bill C & Patricia P Brown
How much does Bill C & Patricia P Brown give each year?
Bill C & Patricia P Brown gave $30K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 20 grants.
What is Bill C & Patricia P Brown's typical grant size?
Bill C & Patricia P Brown's median grant in 2025 was $1,125, and its average grant was $2,271, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bill C & Patricia P Brown that year got $750 on average.
Where does Bill C & Patricia P Brown give grants?
Bill C & Patricia P Brown gives mostly in Indiana: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomington, IN (4 grants), Carmel, IN (3 grants) and Noblesville, IN (2 grants).
Does Bill C & Patricia P Brown give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bill C & Patricia P Brown's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bill C & Patricia P Brown's largest grantees?
Bill C & Patricia P Brown's largest 2025 grantees include Indiana University ($12,000), Middle Way House ($4,500) and Second Presbyterian Church ($4,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bill C & Patricia P Brown?
Bill C & Patricia P Brown reported $542K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bill C & Patricia P Brown fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for Middle Way House, whose stated mission is to empower survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and human trafficking through supportive services and advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bill C & Patricia P Brown?
The foundation states that it makes 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 ↑
What is Bill C & Patricia P Brown's EIN?
Bill C & Patricia P Brown's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0193746. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Bill C & Patricia P Brown 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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