John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US
John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $515K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $72K. Net investment income was $64K.
John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US at a glance
In short: John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US gave $72K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $72,000
- +25.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,000
- +87.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $514,527
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gan Shalom Preschool ($12K). Together the top 6 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $188K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gan Shalom Preschool Lexington, KY | General Operating | $12,000 |
| GREENHOUSE17 Inc Lexington, KY | General Operating | $12,000 |
| Gods Pantry Lexington, KY | General Operating | $12,000 |
| Sayre School Lexington, KY | General Operating | $12,000 |
| Leeds Center for the Arts Winchester, KY | General Operating | $12,000 |
| Stable Recovery Inc Lexington, KY | General Operating | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $514,527 | $68,786 | $80,859 | $72,000 | 6 | $75,538 | $63,804 | $74,819 |
| 2024 | $526,603 | $28,633 | $64,107 | $57,500 | 9 | $59,491 | $28,098 | $68,957 |
| 2023 | $562,077 | $39,880 | $32,090 | $25,093 | 6 | $26,448 | $31,736 | $65,268 |
| 2022 | $563,682 | $399,474 | $102,635 | $53,000 | 9 | $85,409 | $105,303 | $52,204 |
| 2021 | $1,874,907 | $168,236 | $210,393 | $188,000 | 36 | — | $153,936 | $211,261 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US reported a distributable amount of $75K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US is led by Thomas Van Meter, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Van Meter
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Chenault B. Vanmeter
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
G. Headley Vanmeter
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
William B. Vanmeter
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: George Van Meter Jr. (2021) — President
- Former: Laurance Van Meter (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US
How much does John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US give each year?
John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US gave $72K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 9 grants.
What is John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US's typical grant size?
John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $12,000, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US give grants?
John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, KY (5 grants).
Does John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US's largest grantees?
John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US's largest 2025 grantees include Gan Shalom Preschool ($12,000), GREENHOUSE17 Inc ($12,000) and Gods Pantry ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US?
John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US reported $515K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US?
John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $515K in total assets as of 2025.
What is John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US's EIN?
John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co US's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1284450. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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