Edalene & Ed Brown Family Foundation
Edalene & Ed Brown Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $104K.
Edalene & Ed Brown Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Edalene & Ed Brown Family Foundation gave $104K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $104K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $103,878
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $103,878
- Median grant
- $103,878
- Total assets
- $4,423
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
Who Edalene & Ed Brown Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Berrien Community Foundation Inc ($104K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 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 $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berrien Community Foundation Inc Saint Joseph, MI | General Support | $103,878 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $4,423 | $16 | $106,085 | $103,878 | 1 | $265 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edalene & Ed Brown Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $265 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edalene & Ed Brown Family Foundation is led by David Thoms, Director on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
David Thoms
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
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 Edalene & Ed Brown Family Foundation
How much does Edalene & Ed Brown Family Foundation give each year?
Edalene & Ed Brown Family Foundation gave $104K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Edalene & Ed Brown Family Foundation?
Edalene & Ed Brown Family Foundation reported $4K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $16.
Where does Edalene & Ed Brown Family Foundation operate?
Edalene & Ed Brown Family Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
How much is Edalene & Ed Brown Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Edalene & Ed Brown Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $265 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Edalene & Ed Brown Family Foundation's EIN?
Edalene & Ed Brown Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4493141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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