HL Brown Jr Family Foundation
HL Brown Jr Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Midland, Texas. In 2024, it made 37 grants totaling $2,127,167 to organizations in several states, including Texas and Massachusetts.
HL Brown Jr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: HL Brown Jr Family Foundation gave $2.1M across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in Texas. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,127,167
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $57,491
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $34,767,775
- +4.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (15 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to HL Brown Jr Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. No specific application form is required; applicants should include information about their organization and how the grant will benefit it. Awards generally have no restrictions, though a grant may have specific uses.
- Contact
Application contact: Hubert L Brown Iii
Mailing address: 300 W Louisiana Suite 100, Midland, TX 79701
Phone: (432) 683-5216
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who HL Brown Jr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Texas ($550K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
238 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 238 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas recipients received 56% of grant dollars and Massachusetts recipients received 32%. New York received 4%, while California and Pennsylvania each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is HL Brown Jr Family Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 37 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $78K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2020) to $2.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Austin, TX | General Support | $550,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Assoc Nantucket, MA | General Support | $535,000 |
| The Fort Worth Zoo Fort Worth, TX | General Support | $200,000 |
| Permian Basin Behavioral Center Midland, TX | General Support | $100,000 |
| Trinity School Midland, TX | General Support | $75,000 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University Stanford, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Midland ISD Education Foundation Midland, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| San Antonio River Foundation San Antonio, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Buckley School New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Wharton School of Business Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $45,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,767,775 | $4,009,858 | $2,672,033 | $2,127,167 | 37 | $2,273,867 | $1,397,889 | $1,690,983 |
| 2023 | $33,422,834 | $4,312,133 | $2,416,576 | $1,972,500 | 38 | $2,070,076 | $1,549,384 | $1,435,175 |
| 2022 | $29,594,556 | $1,748,648 | $2,263,516 | $1,869,000 | 67 | $1,922,949 | $562,706 | $1,461,873 |
| 2021 | $34,602,109 | $3,672,871 | $1,941,174 | $1,555,000 | 52 | $1,585,125 | $1,067,069 | $1,661,579 |
| 2020 | $30,963,201 | $2,854,794 | $1,787,151 | $1,410,000 | 44 | — | $874,202 | $1,296,877 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HL Brown Jr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Midland ISD Education Foundation says it promotes educational excellence by generating and distributing additional resources for Midland ISD students and staff. The San Antonio River Foundation says its outreach aims to inspire stewardship and public conservation of the San Antonio River and its native ecology. The Nantucket Conservation Foundation describes its work as protecting and stewarding land and coastal shoreline, conserving natural resources, and conducting ecological research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $2,127,167. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $550,000, with a median of $25,000. Its largest grants included $550,000 to the University of Texas and $535,000 to the Nantucket Historical Association, both for general support. Other grants included $200,000 to the Fort Worth Zoo, $100,000 to Permian Basin Behavioral Center, and $75,000 to Trinity School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hubert L Brown III and Annabelle B Fowlkes as executive directors and Q Peter Courtney III as a director.
HL Brown Jr Family Foundation is led by Annabelle B. Fowlkes, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Annabelle B. Fowlkes
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $70K (2024)
Hubert L. Brown III
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $70K (2024)
Q. Peter Courtney III
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $70K, to Hubert L Brown III (Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about HL Brown Jr Family Foundation
How much does HL Brown Jr Family Foundation give each year?
HL Brown Jr Family Foundation gave $2.1M across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 38 grants.
What is HL Brown Jr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
HL Brown Jr Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $57,491, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from HL Brown Jr Family Foundation that year got $28K on average.
Where does HL Brown Jr Family Foundation give grants?
HL Brown Jr Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Midland, TX (13 grants), Nantucket, MA (4 grants), Fort Worth, TX (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does HL Brown Jr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of HL Brown Jr Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are HL Brown Jr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
HL Brown Jr Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Texas ($550,000), Nantucket Historical Assoc ($535,000) and The Fort Worth Zoo ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is HL Brown Jr Family Foundation?
HL Brown Jr Family Foundation reported $34.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does HL Brown Jr Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Midland ISD Education Foundation says it promotes educational excellence by generating and distributing additional resources for Midland ISD students and staff. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from HL Brown Jr Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is HL Brown Jr Family Foundation's EIN?
HL Brown Jr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1223638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does HL Brown Jr Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 September 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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