Brown Memorial Foundation
Brown Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Abilene, Kansas. It operates Brown Memorial Home for ambulatory older adults, maintains Brown Memorial Park for public use, and makes contributions to selected charitable organizations.
Brown Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Brown Memorial Foundation gave $45K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Kansas. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,925
- +25.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,152
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $350
- Total assets
- $21,104,800
- +2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (3 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (99% 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 Brown Memorial Foundation
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 518 N Buckeye Ave A, Abilene, KS 67410-2532
Phone: (785) 263-2351
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brown Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dickinson County Historical Society ($6K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($25,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 195 grants of 195 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas and 1% to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Brown Memorial Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 34 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $267; repeat grants $601. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $325 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $58K (2021). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $25,500 |
| Dickinson County Historical Society Abilene, KS | Contribution | $5,550 |
| Church Women United Christmas Aid Abilene, KS | Contribution | $1,250 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor Abilene, KS | Contribution | $1,200 |
| Meals on Wheels Abilene, KS | Contribution | $1,050 |
| Abilene Trapshooting Club Abilene, KS | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Dickinson County Community Foundation Abilene, KS | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Abilene Area Food Pantry Abilene, KS | Contribution | $800 |
| Hope Lives Abilene, KS | Contribution | $550 |
| The Hope Center Abilene, KS | Contribution | $550 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,104,800 | $1,830,930 | $1,304,083 | $44,925 | 39 | $1,052,531 | $1,224,630 |
| 2023 | $20,558,175 | $1,359,112 | $1,347,484 | $35,692 | 37 | $1,175,815 | $834,200 |
| 2022 | $20,543,957 | $1,255,341 | $1,145,733 | $29,580 | 40 | $1,504,487 | $797,678 |
| 2021 | $20,439,331 | $1,967,917 | $1,036,755 | $58,130 | 42 | $1,553,545 | $1,615,344 |
| 2020 | $19,541,923 | $2,094,570 | $959,342 | $33,609 | 37 | — | $1,810,600 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes Brown Memorial Home as providing full, permanent care for ambulatory older adults without regard to religion, national origin, or race. The home can accommodate about 40 residents; the foundation reports that generally all available rooms are occupied. Residents pay a nominal monthly charge, and the foundation bears the substantial remainder of operating costs.
Brown Memorial Park covers approximately 200 acres. Its facilities are available without charge to church groups, civic groups, and the public, and include shelters, picnic tables, a Frisbee golf course, a nature trail, grassy areas, roads, and bridges. The foundation estimated that 6,200 visitors used the facilities during the year.
The foundation also makes contributions to charitable organizations. Among its 2024 grantees, Love Chloe Foundation describes its mission as supporting families with a child battling a brain tumor, raising awareness, assisting research, and providing information and resources. National Child Safety Council says it works to prevent accidents and save lives through safety education materials and programs. Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland says its mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $44,925. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $6,000, with a median of $350. Four individual recipients received $6,000 each for scholarships.
Other 2024 grants included $5,550 to Dickinson County Historical Society, $1,250 to Church Women United Christmas Aid, $1,200 to Neighbor to Neighbor, $1,050 to Meals on Wheels, $1,000 to Abilene Trapshooting Club, $1,000 to Dickinson County Community Foundation, and $800 to Abilene Area Food Pantry. The foundation also gave $500 to Love Chloe Foundation, $300 to National Child Safety Council, and $200 to Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David J. Walters, Tim B. Shafer, Alfred P. Jones, and Michael L. Whitehair as trustees; Philip J. Mulanax as president and general manager; Bruce E. Hettenbach as vice president; and Julie A. Sprenkle as secretary/treasurer.
Brown Memorial Foundation is led by Philip J. Mulanax, President & General Manager on every filing since 2020; 6 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Philip J. Mulanax
President & General Manager
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $42K (2024)
Alfred P. Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Michael L. Whitehair
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Tim B. Shafer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
David J. Walters
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce E. Hettenbach
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $11K (2024)
Julie A. Sprenkle
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$21K (2020) → $24K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paul Martin (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $42K, to Philip J Mulanax (President, General Manager). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Brown Memorial Foundation
How much does Brown Memorial Foundation give each year?
Brown Memorial Foundation gave $45K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 37 grants.
What is Brown Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Brown Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $350, and its average grant was $1,152, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Brown Memorial Foundation that year got $267 on average.
Where does Brown Memorial Foundation give grants?
Brown Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Abilene, KS (27 grants) and Salina, KS (2 grants).
Does Brown Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Brown Memorial Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (33 grants) and "Scholarship" (5 grants).
Who are Brown Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Brown Memorial Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dickinson County Historical Society ($5,550), Church Women United Christmas Aid ($1,250) and Neighbor to Neighbor ($1,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($25,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Brown Memorial Foundation?
Brown Memorial Foundation reported $21.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What does Brown Memorial Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes Brown Memorial Home as providing full, permanent care for ambulatory older adults without regard to religion, national origin, or race. The home can accommodate about 40 residents; the foundation reports that generally all available rooms are occupied. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brown Memorial Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Brown Memorial Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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