Brown University is a prestigious higher education institution based in Providence, Rhode Island. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the university operates as a community dedicated to knowledge discovery, communication, and preservation. Brown educates and prepares students to excel in their chosen fields while emphasizing practical application and making valuable contributions to society.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.0B
+6.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$45.5M
-4.3% YoY
Grant Count
235
+3.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$194K
-7.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Brown University is committed to free inquiry and operates on principles of knowledge discovery and preservation. The institution's mission extends beyond traditional academics to emphasize the importance of practical application and institutional reputation.
The university's grant-making activities focus on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
Brown University maintains significant grantmaking capacity with total giving of $424,749,311 according to recent IRS Form 990 filings. Typical grant awards range from $5,044 to $3,145,722.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Brown University's grant-making activities are concentrated primarily in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $10,038,579,738
Annual Giving: $424,749,311
Annual Income: $4.6 billion
Annual Revenue: $1.6 billion
Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3) organization; tax-exempt since June 1971
EIN: 05-0258809
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,038,579,738 | $9,401,196,408 | $9,240,581,030 |
| Revenue | $1,645,616,164 | $1,585,724,817 | $1,790,921,493 |
| Expenses | $1,715,970,020 | $1,571,728,763 | $1,416,794,449 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-13,404,060 | $29,435,034 | $383,465,500 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Health Care Association ($941,293), Duke University - P O Box 602651 ($698,402), Butler Hospital - Grants Administration ($684,881).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 21ST CENTURY PARTNERSHIP FOR STEM EDUCATION THE CONSHOHOCKEN, PA | SUBCONTRACT GRANT | $29,787 |
| ADCARE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INC WORCESTER, MA | SUBCONTRACT GRANT | $75,000 |
| ADELPHI UNIVERSITY GARDEN CITY, NY | SUBCONTRACT GRANT | $73,289 |
| ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE BRONX, NY | SUBCONTRACT GRANT | $78,239 |
| ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL JUSTICE THE TUCSON, AZ | SUBCONTRACT GRANT | $22,200 |
| AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON, DC | SUBCONTRACT GRANT | $941,293 |
| AMERICAN UNIVERSITY- SPONSORS WASHINGTON, DC | SUBCONTRACT GRANT | $255,931 |
| AMGA ANALYTICS LLC ALEXANDRIA, VA | SUBCONTRACT GRANT | $80,271 |
| AMOS HOUSE PROVIDENCE, RI | SUBCONTRACT GRANT | $93,689 |
| AUTISM PROJECT THE JOHNSTON, RI | SUBCONTRACT GRANT | $7,145 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANE DIETZE | VP & Chief Investment Officer | 55 | $2,900,456 |
| CHRISTINA PAXSON | PRESIDENT/FELLOW | 55 | $2,634,685 |
| JOSHUA T KENNEDY | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 55 | $1,287,835 |
| PETER LEVINE | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 55 | $1,154,412 |
| GRACE CALHOUN | VP FOR ATHLETICS & RECREATION | 55 | $1,086,282 |
| MUKESH JAIN | DEAN OF BIO & MED | 55 | $1,045,714 |
| ERICA NOURJIAN | HEAD OF OPERATIONS-INVESTMENTS | 55 | $901,312 |
| SERGIO GONZALEZ | SVP FOR ADVANCEMENT | 55 | $858,676 |
| SARAH LATHAM | EVP FIN & ADMIN | 55 | $835,416 |
| KATIE GALVIN | INVESTMENT DIRECTOR | 55 | $770,140 |
| JACK ELIAS | FORMER SVP HEALTH AFFAIRS | 55 | $749,774 |
| LAWRENCE E LARSON | INTERIM PROVOST (UNTIL 6/23) | 55 | $581,584 |
| FRANCIS J DOYLE | PROVOST (7/1/23-ON) | 55 | $478,673 |
| MICHAEL WHITE | VP FIN & ADMIN SVCS & CFO | 55 | $521,306 |
| RUSSELL CAREY | FORMER INTERIM EVP FIN | 55 | $458,192 |
| JILL PIPHER | VP FOR RESEARCH | 55 | $435,936 |
| KEVIN MCLAUGHLIN | FORMER DEAN OF FACULTY | 55 | $403,671 |
| LEAH VANWEY | DEAN OF THE FACULTY | 55 | $376,308 |
| MICHAEL GUGLIELMO JR | VP FOR FACILITIES & CAMPUS OPS | 55 | $351,127 |
| RICHARD LOCKE | FORMER PROVOST | — | $116,187 |
| JOHN C ATWATER | FELLOW | 2 | — |
| SANGEETA N BHATIA | FELLOW | 2 | — |
| RICHARD A FRIEDMAN | SECRETARY/FELLOW | 2 | — |
| ROBERT P GOODMAN | FELLOW | 2 | — |
| JEFFREY F HINES | FELLOW | 2 | — |
| JIM YONG KIM | FELLOW | 2 | — |
| BRIAN T MOYNIHAN | FELLOW | 2 | — |
| ALISON S RESSLER | FELLOW | 2 | — |
| JOAN WERNIG SORENSON | FELLOW | 2 | — |
| NANCY G ZIMMERMAN | FELLOW | 2 | — |
| PREETHA BASAVIAH | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ANGELIQUE G BRUNNER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| A RICHARD CAPUTO JR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SUSAN Y CHON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOSEPH DOWLING | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARCIA J DUNN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOSEPH E EDELMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JAMES P ESPOSITO | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JILL FURMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ELDRIDGE H GILBERT III | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| XOCHITL GONZALEZ | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| THERESIA GOUW | TREASURER/TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| OLIVER HAARMANN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SHANELLE CHAMBERS HAILE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ALAN G HASSENFELD | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOSEPH P HEALEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| AYANNA MACCALLA HOWARD | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| EARL E HUNT II | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MITCHELL R JULIS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| PABLO G LEGORRETA | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CARLOS LEJNIEKS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| FRAYDA B LINDEMANN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| RUSSELL E MALBROUGH | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SAMUEL M MENCOFF | CHANCELLOR/TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| HARALD O MIX | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER B MOSES | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOELLE A MURCHISON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| PERRI A PELTZ | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| GREG PENNER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SRIDHAR RAMASWAMY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| PAMELA RESS REEVES | VICE CHANCELLOR/TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MYA L ROBERSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| AMRA SABIC-EL-RAYESS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SARA LEPPO SAVAGE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| OMAR K SHOMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DONNA MCGRAW WEISS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| GLADYS XIQUES | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM ZHOU | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARIA T ZUBER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Brown University fund?
Brown University is committed to free inquiry and operates on principles of knowledge discovery and preservation. The institution's mission extends beyond traditional academics to emphasize the importance of practical application and institutional reputation. The university's grant-making activities focus on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services
How do I apply for a grant from Brown University?
Brown University maintains significant grantmaking capacity with total giving of $424,749,311 according to recent IRS Form 990 filings. Typical grant awards range from $5,044 to $3,145,722. The university's funding priorities include grants for education nonprofits, science teachers, and STEM education initiatives.
Where does Brown University make grants?
Brown University's grant-making activities are concentrated primarily in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and California.
What size grants does Brown University award?
In 2024, Brown University awarded 235 grants totaling $45.5M — an average of about $194K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Brown University's EIN?
Brown University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0258809. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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