Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation
The Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation is a private foundation based in Camden, New Jersey. In 2024, it reported 23 grants totaling $382,087, with its largest listed grant going to Congregation Beth El in Voorhees, New Jersey.
Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation at a glance
In short: Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation gave $382K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in New Jersey. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $382,087
- -37.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,612
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,025
- Total assets
- $13,681,743
- +1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (12 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (83% 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 Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1606, Camden, NJ 08101
Phone: (856) 470-1541
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Beth El ($300K). Together the top 10 received $375K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 92 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest share of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (83%). Other reported shares were Florida (9%), Pennsylvania (3%), New York (3%), and Colorado (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 23 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 174% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 36% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $25K (2022) to $609K (2023). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $382K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Beth El Voorhees, NJ | Assistance for Charitable Purpose. | $300,103 |
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | Assistance for Charitable Purpose. | $17,500 |
| Anti Defamation League New York, NY | Assistance for Charitable Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South New Jersey Cherry Hill, NJ | Assistance for Charitable Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Paquita's Angels Coral Gables, FL | Assistance for Charitable Purpose. | $10,000 |
| The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center Inc Philadelphia, PA | Assistance for Charitable Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Assistance for Charitable Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Stockton University Foundation Galloway, NJ | Assistance for Charitable Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Walk with ME Conifer, CO | Assistance for Charitable Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Camden County Camden, NJ | Assistance for Charitable Purpose. | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,681,743 | $2,858,575 | $455,432 | $382,087 | 23 | $382,087 | $966,294 | $1,071,733 |
| 2023 | $13,436,675 | $4,845,278 | $632,474 | $609,093 | 22 | $609,093 | $3,179,201 | $732,440 |
| 2022 | $9,354,525 | $2,791,912 | $38,226 | $24,950 | 13 | $24,950 | $762,361 | $574,603 |
| 2021 | $7,957,079 | $2,736,489 | $242,701 | $139,258 | 20 | $139,258 | $726,051 | $527,481 |
| 2020 | $6,949,293 | $7,907,409 | $139,701 | $136,300 | 14 | — | $5,430,526 | $256,532 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a congregation, universities and university foundations, community organizations, and organizations addressing health needs. For example, Walk with Me describes its mission as providing benevolent assistance to families. The National Brain Tumor Society says it invests in research, supports its community, and advocates for patients and care partners. ALS United Mid-Atlantic describes its mission as supporting the ALS community through research, advocacy, care, and support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $382,087. Grants ranged from $100 to $300,103, with a median grant of $1,025. The largest listed award was $300,103 to Congregation Beth El in Voorhees, New Jersey. Other notable grants included $17,500 to the University of Miami; $10,000 each to the Anti-Defamation League, Jewish Federation of South New Jersey, Paquita’s Angels, and The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center; and $5,000 each to Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens, Stockton University Foundation, and Walk with Me.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Brown and Tracy Brown as trustees.
Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
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.
Frequently asked questions about Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation
How much does Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation give each year?
Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation gave $382K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $609K across 22 grants.
What is Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation's typical grant size?
Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,025, and its average grant was $16,612, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation give grants?
Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), Bala Cynwyd, PA (3 grants), Coral Gables, FL (2 grants) and Cherry Hill, NJ (2 grants).
Who are Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation's largest grantees?
Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Beth El ($300,103), University of Miami ($17,500) and Anti Defamation League ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation?
Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation reported $13.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $382K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a congregation, universities and university foundations, community organizations, and organizations addressing health needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation's EIN?
Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3843780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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