Brown Memorial Foundation
Brown Memorial Foundation is a private foundation, based in ABILENE, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 39 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.1M
+2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$45K
+25.9% YoY
Grant Count
39
+5.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
+19.4% YoY
About Brown Memorial Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Brown Memorial Foundation is a private foundation, based in ABILENE, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 39 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,104,800 | $20,558,175 | $20,543,957 |
| Revenue | $1,830,930 | $1,359,112 | $1,255,341 |
| Expenses | $1,304,083 | $1,347,484 | $1,145,733 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,052,531 | $1,175,815 | $1,504,487 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,224,630 | $834,200 | $797,678 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Adam Snowball ($6,000), Darby Anguiano ($6,000), Jaycie Mohr ($6,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABILENE AREA FOOD PANTRY ABILENE, KS | CONTRIBUTION | $800 |
| ABILENE CEMETARY ASSOCIATION ABILENE, KS | CONTRIBUTION | $200 |
| ABILENE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU ABILENE, KS | CONTRIBUTION | $150 |
| ABILENE HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUB ABILENE, KS | CONTRIBUTION | $25 |
| ABILENE TRAPSHOOTING CLUB ABILENE, KS | CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| ADAM SNOWBALL ABILENE, KS | SCHOLARSHIP | $6,000 |
| CASA OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUNCTION CITY, KS | CONTRIBUTION | $325 |
| CEDAR HOUSE ABILENE, KS | CONTRIBUTION | $350 |
| CHURCH WOMEN UNITED CHRISTMAS AID ABILENE, KS | CONTRIBUTION | $1,250 |
| COMMUNITY THEATRICAL EASTER PAGEANT ABILENE, KS | CONTRIBUTION | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID J WALTERS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PHILIP J MULANAX | PRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER | 25 | $42,171 |
| TIM B SHAFER | TRUSTEE | 1 | $2,200 |
| ALFRED P JONES | TRUSTEE | 1 | $2,200 |
| BRUCE E HETTENBACH | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $10,772 |
| JULIE A SPRENKLE | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 25 | $24,190 |
| MICHAEL L WHITEHAIR | TRUSTEE | 1 | $2,400 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Brown Memorial Foundation?
As of 2024, Brown Memorial Foundation holds $21.1M in total assets with $1.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 39 grants totaling $45K in 2024.
Where does Brown Memorial Foundation operate?
Brown Memorial Foundation has awarded grants in Kansas, Michigan.
What size grants does Brown Memorial Foundation award?
In 2024, Brown Memorial Foundation awarded 39 grants totaling $45K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Brown Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Brown Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0573809. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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