Gilbert Brown Charitable Foundation
Gilbert Brown Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Bardstown, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $336K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4K.
Gilbert Brown Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Gilbert Brown Charitable Foundation gave $4K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $4,000
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- Average grant
- $2,000
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $336,461
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Gilbert Brown Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Bethlehem High School ($3K). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gilbert Brown Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 89% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $37K (2020). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem High School Bardstown, KY | Capital Campaign | $3,000 |
| Addie & Baylor Foundation Louisville, KY | Contribution | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $336,461 | $27,312 | $4,000 | $4,000 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $117,884 | $100,179 | $1,295 | $1,120 | 1 | $101,295 |
| 2020 | $19,000 | $50,000 | $37,000 | $37,000 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gilbert Brown Charitable Foundation is led by William G. Brown III, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
William G. Brown III
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexander M. Brown
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa M. Brown
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William G. Brown IV
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Gilbert Brown Charitable Foundation
How much does Gilbert Brown Charitable Foundation give each year?
Gilbert Brown Charitable Foundation gave $4K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is Gilbert Brown Charitable Foundation?
Gilbert Brown Charitable Foundation reported $336K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $27K.
What is Gilbert Brown Charitable Foundation?
Gilbert Brown Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Bardstown, KY. It holds $336K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Gilbert Brown Charitable Foundation operate?
Gilbert Brown Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Gilbert Brown Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Gilbert Brown Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2409638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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