George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust
The George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust is a private foundation based in Springfield, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports grants for public support, medical research, general support, and scholarships, including awards to religious organizations, a public library, hospitals, a university, and individual recipients.
George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust at a glance
In short: George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust gave $60K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,581
- -9.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,958
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,509
- Total assets
- $814,155
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust
- 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: 4625 S National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65810
Phone: (417) 890-7770
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eastwood Memorial United Methodist Church ($11K). Together the top 7 received $44K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($15,509), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri (63%), Tennessee (18%), Florida (9%), and Oklahoma (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2022) to $66K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Memorial United Methodist Church Caruthersville, MO | Public Support | $11,018 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Trust/Investment Accounting Team Tampa, FL | Medical Research | $5,509 |
| First Baptist Church Caruthersville, MO | Public Support | $5,509 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $15,509 |
| Caruthersville Public Library Caruthersville, MO | Public Support | $5,509 |
| St Jude's Childrens Research Hospital Attn Legal Dept Memphis, TN | General Support | $5,509 |
| Lebonheur Children's Med Ctr Memphis, TN | General Support | $5,509 |
| Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $5,509 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $814,155 | $100,112 | $76,736 | $59,581 | 10 | $61,614 | $85,690 | $55,622 |
| 2024 | $790,878 | $71,861 | $81,039 | $65,595 | 12 | $67,426 | $59,262 | $54,801 |
| 2023 | $799,635 | $80,345 | $70,438 | $54,619 | 12 | $56,405 | $68,165 | $51,288 |
| 2022 | $791,440 | $86,088 | $67,727 | $53,236 | 13 | $55,069 | $73,431 | $53,006 |
| 2021 | $773,449 | $16,729 | $79,943 | $63,996 | 10 | $65,901 | $13,601 | $60,827 |
| 2020 | $830,133 | $51,437 | $74,961 | $59,998 | 14 | — | $38,751 | $56,023 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust reported 10 grants totaling $59,581. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $11,018, with a median of $5,509.
The largest reported grant was $11,018 to Eastwood Memorial United Methodist Church in Caruthersville, Missouri, for public support. Other reported grants included $5,509 to Shriners Hospitals for Children in Tampa for medical research; $5,509 to First Baptist Church and $5,509 to Caruthersville Public Library, both for public support; and $5,509 each to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center for general support. Oklahoma City University received $5,509 for general support. The filing also lists two $5,000 scholarship grants associated with Arkansas State University and a $5,509 public-support grant to an individual recipient.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists SIMMONS BK as trustee.
George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust is led by Simmons Bk, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Simmons Bk
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$13K (2023) → $15K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Simmons Bank (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Simmons BK (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust
How much does George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust give each year?
George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust gave $60K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $66K across 12 grants.
What is George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust's typical grant size?
George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,509, and its average grant was $5,958, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust give grants?
George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (18%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Caruthersville, MO (3 grants) and Memphis, TN (2 grants).
Does George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Public Support" (4 grants).
Who are George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust's largest grantees?
George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Eastwood Memorial United Methodist Church ($11,018), Shriners Hospitals for Children Trust/Investment Accounting Team ($5,509) and First Baptist Church ($5,509), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($15,509), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust?
George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust reported $814K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust?
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 George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust's EIN?
George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6743835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does George & Louise Brown Memorial Trust 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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