Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia
The Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2025 filing records grants to organizations in Georgia, including organizations working in education, charitable services, housing, arts and culture, and conservation.
Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia at a glance
In short: Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia gave $121K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Georgia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $120,604
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- -8.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,680
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,070
- Total assets
- $966,054
- +0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia
- How to Apply
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It lists no specific form or materials and names Chris Brown as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Chris Brown
Mailing address: 1245 Overland Crossing, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Phone: (770) 380-0131
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fernbank Museum ($15K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
219 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 219 grants of 219 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 38 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2023) to $121K (2025). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $121K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fernbank Museum Atlanta, GA | Educational | $7,541 |
| Clifton Sanctuary Ministries Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Dekalb County Casa Program Decatur, GA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Buckhead Heritage Society Atlanta, GA | Educational | $5,400 |
| Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $5,052 |
| Fernbank Museum Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $5,051 |
| Zoo Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $5,051 |
| Atlanta Center for Puppetry Arts Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $5,051 |
| Atlanta Botanical Gardens Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Aviation Career Enrichment Academy Atlanta, GA | Educational | $5,000 |
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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 | $966,054 | $123,711 | $140,292 | $120,604 | 45 | $120,604 | $111,623 | $103,270 |
| 2024 | $957,277 | $82,370 | $133,533 | $117,050 | 49 | $115,050 | $71,487 | $101,366 |
| 2023 | $990,215 | $108,803 | $114,895 | $94,719 | 42 | $94,719 | $95,827 | $89,315 |
| 2022 | $959,701 | $24,160 | $124,616 | $108,054 | 41 | $108,054 | $46,920 | $94,229 |
| 2021 | $1,050,687 | $97,673 | $127,856 | $115,166 | 42 | $115,166 | $92,583 | $99,473 |
| 2020 | $1,062,225 | $74,957 | $115,744 | $102,591 | 40 | — | $68,604 | $81,802 |
| 2019 | $1,080,485 | $189,036 | $118,176 | $100,125 | 37 | — | $178,985 | $81,211 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia reported a distributable amount of $103K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the fund. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Clifton Sanctuary Ministries describes its mission as providing year-round transitional housing and counseling to homeless men. Buckhead Heritage Society says it works to preserve, restore, and promote historic resources in the Buckhead community. Georgia Conservancy describes its work as protecting Georgia through stewardship, conservation, and sustainable use of land and resources.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 45 grants totaling $120,604. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $7,541, with a median grant of $2,070. Recent annual grantmaking was $117,050 across 49 grants in 2024 and $94,719 across 42 grants in 2023.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $7,541 to Fernbank Museum for educational purposes; $6,500 to Clifton Sanctuary Ministries for charitable purposes; $6,000 to Dekalb County Casa Program for charitable purposes; and $5,400 to Buckhead Heritage Society for educational purposes. Other notable awards included $5,052 to Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre and $5,051 each to Fernbank Museum, Zoo Atlanta, and Atlanta Center for Puppetry Arts, all for charitable purposes.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists no specific application form, deadline, or award restrictions, and names Chris Brown as the contact.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Bryan Davis, Robert H Barnett Jr, Julie Herron Carson, Crawford F Barnett Jr, Judith A Vanderver, and Chandler Brown as trustees; Frances Davis as treasurer; and Chris Brown as chairman.
Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia is led by Chris Brown, Chairman on every filing since 2019; all 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris Brown
Chairman
On filings since 2019
$1K (2019) → $1K (2025)
Crawford F Barnett Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$800 (2019) → $800 (2025)
Judith A Vanderver
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$600 (2019) → $800 (2025)
Julie Herron Carson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$900 (2019) → $800 (2025)
Robert Bryan Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$800 (2019) → $1K (2025)
Robert H Barnett Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$800 (2019) → $800 (2025)
Chandler Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2023
$400 (2023) → $800 (2025)
Frances Davis
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
$900 (2019) → $1K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Charles M Calhoun Jr. (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Mary B James (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Robert Bryan Davis (Trustee). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia
How much does Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia give each year?
Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia gave $121K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $117K across 49 grants.
What is Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia's typical grant size?
Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia's median grant in 2025 was $2,070, and its average grant was $2,680, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia give grants?
Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (37 grants) and Decatur, GA (5 grants).
Does Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (38 grants) and "Educational" (7 grants).
Who are Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia's largest grantees?
Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia's largest 2025 grantees include Fernbank Museum ($15,159 across 3 grants), Atlanta Center for Puppetry Arts ($8,172 across 2 grants) and Atlanta Botanical Gardens ($6,573 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia?
Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia reported $966K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $121K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $103K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the fund. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Clifton Sanctuary Ministries describes its mission as providing year-round transitional housing and counseling to homeless men. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia?
It lists no specific form or materials and names Chris Brown as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia's EIN?
Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta Georgia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6032101. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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