Harry and Esther Brown Charitable
Harry and Esther Brown Charitable is a private foundation, based in Jenkintown, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $38K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $7K.
Harry and Esther Brown Charitable at a glance
In short: Harry and Esther Brown Charitable gave $40K across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $10K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $40,000
- -27.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -27.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $37,564
- -58.9% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Harry and Esther Brown Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Federation Housing ($20K). Together the top 4 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Harry and Esther Brown Charitable gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $55K (2021). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federation Housing Philadelphia, PA | General | $20,000 |
| Senior Law Center Philadelphia, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Community Legal Services Philadelphia, PA | General | $7,500 |
| Carie Philadelphia, PA | General | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $37,564 | $6,975 | $43,953 | $40,000 | 4 | $40,000 | $6,975 | — |
| 2021 | $91,387 | $33,253 | $67,439 | $55,000 | 4 | $55,000 | $33,253 | $5,240 |
| 2020 | $125,573 | $21,662 | $47,096 | $40,000 | 4 | — | $21,662 | $7,422 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harry and Esther Brown Charitable's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Paul Feldman Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Feldman Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Harry and Esther Brown Charitable
How much does Harry and Esther Brown Charitable give each year?
Harry and Esther Brown Charitable gave $40K across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $55K across 4 grants.
What is Harry and Esther Brown Charitable's typical grant size?
Harry and Esther Brown Charitable's median grant in 2022 was $8,750, and its average grant was $10,000, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harry and Esther Brown Charitable give grants?
Harry and Esther Brown Charitable gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants).
Does Harry and Esther Brown Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Harry and Esther Brown Charitable's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Harry and Esther Brown Charitable?
Harry and Esther Brown Charitable reported $38K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $7K.
What is Harry and Esther Brown Charitable's EIN?
Harry and Esther Brown Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6724854. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
Live grants for the work Harry and Esther Brown Charitable funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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