Brown Foundation Inc
Brown Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $1.
Brown Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Brown Foundation Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $10K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $9,847
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $9,847
- Median grant
- $9,847
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Brown Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $9,847 |
Ready to take the next step with Brown Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1 | $9,847 | $9,847 | 1 | $1 | $242 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brown Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $242 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brown Foundation Inc is led by Paul A. Brown, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Paul A. Brown
President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Cynthia R. Brown
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Mark S. Brown
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Richard S. Brown
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Brown Foundation Inc
How much does Brown Foundation Inc give each year?
Brown Foundation Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Brown Foundation Inc operate?
Brown Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
How much is Brown Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Brown Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $242 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Brown Foundation Inc's EIN?
Brown Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0685900. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Brown Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
The Lois B Victor Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
Assets
$209K
Grants
3
Total Given
$110K
The Kotler Family Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Assets
$788K
Grants
8
Total Given
$85K
United Jewish Foundation
Bloomfield Hills, MI
United Jewish Foundation funds Jewish community continuity, including Jewish organizations, human services, education, and related community programs. Its 2025 grants had a median of $18,000, though awards ranged widely; 87% of grant dollars went to Michigan, with some support elsewhere. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$761.7M
Grants
274
Total Given
$43.6M
Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc
West Palm Beach, FL
The Foundation funds nonprofits serving Palm Beach and Martin Counties, or projects that directly benefit residents there, in areas including education and youth, economic opportunity, thriving communities, capacity building, and crisis preparation and response. Its FY25 competitive grants averaged about $37,000, with a median of $30,000; awards ranged from $5,397 to $1.1 million. It accepts year-round requests starting with a Letter of Inquiry, and may invite selected applicants to submit a full proposal.
Assets
$293.4M
Grants
421
Total Given
$26.5M
The Fifth C Foundation
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
The Fifth C Foundation funds organizations working in areas including Jewish life, education, arts, health, community service, and military support. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $48,000, with a median of $2,500, and went mainly to organizations in New York and Florida, with smaller amounts elsewhere. The filing says applicants may submit a letter request.
Assets
$1.3M
Grants
13
Total Given
$99K
Gilbert Scharf Family Foundation
Lantana, FL
The Gilbert Scharf Family Foundation funds charitable organizations, including synagogues, schools, and medical and higher-education organizations, with recent grants across California, Florida, New York, and Washington, DC. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$296K
Grants
10
Total Given
$190K
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Brown Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Brown Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?