Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc
Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2000 and based in Dallas, Texas. The foundation is classified as a 501(c)(3) organization and operates as a non-operating private foundation focused on philanthropic giving.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.9M
+13.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$353K
+15.5% YoY
Grant Count
43
-2.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+18.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $406K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations across multiple sectors including education, human services, philanthropy and voluntarism, and animal welfare. Grant-making is concentrated primarily in Texas, with some activity in New York and other states.
Grantmaking
According to available records, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations.
Average Grant
amount: approximately $7,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in Texas, New York, and the District of Columbia, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $7,905,242
- Total Revenue: $1,344,954
- Total Expenses: $408,151
- Total Liabilities: $12,200
- Net Income: Not specified in filings
Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $1.2 million in 2011 to $7.9 million in 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,905,242 | $6,972,860 | $6,120,844 |
| Revenue | $1,344,954 | $1,478,160 | $97,546 |
| Expenses | $408,151 | $368,645 | $380,541 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $353,100 | $305,722 | $332,273 |
| Net Investment Income | $336,303 | $427,976 | $78,696 |
| Distributable Amount | $405,783 | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include UT Dallas Callier Center ($45,000), Retina Foundation of the Southwest ($25,000), North Texas Public Broadcasting ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Helps International Addison, TX | HELPS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which in partnership with rural Guatemalans works to improve water, medical care, education, housing, agricultural and economic development.STOVE PROJECT: SMOKE-FREE MINIMUM BURN STOVES FOR HOMES IN GUATAMALA | $5,000 |
| Rotary Foundation Evanston, IL | Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Rotary Club of Dallas has programs such as Literacy, Scholarships, Camp Enterprise, and Teacher Recognition, and Families in Crisis. | $2,500 |
| Dallas Theater Center Dallas, TX | Dallas Theater Center produces classic, contemporary and new plays to create community experiences that inspire new ways of thinking and living. | $10,000 |
| North Texas Public Broadcasting Dallas, TX | Public radio and television | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army Dallas, TX | The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. | $15,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | To preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. | $2,000 |
| Children's Medical Center Dallas Dallas, TX | Childrens Medical Center is dedicated to making life better for children. Childrens is committed to carry out this missionthrough adherence to four guiding principles: quality care; research and innovation; education andadvocacy; and excellence and accountability. | $20,000 |
| Dallas CASA Dallas, TX | Mission StatementDallas CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children in protective care, to help them find safe, permanent homes. | $5,000 |
| Parkland Foundation Dallas, TX | Keeping Parkland Hospital operating, healthy and strong. | $20,000 |
| UTSW Medical Center Dallas, TX | To support research. | $3,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Principal Officer: Mason C Brown Jr
- Trustees: Mason C Brown Jr, Barbara L Brown, Mason C Brown III
- The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Brown Jr | President | — | — |
| Barbara Brown | Director | — | — |
| Mason Brown III | Director | — | — |
| Michael Richard | Director | — | — |
| Miriam Richard | Director | — | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 5610 Harbor Town Dr, Dallas, TX 75287-7413
- Telephone: 214-802-0083
- Tax-Exempt Status: December 2000
- EIN: 75-2905171
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation supports organizations across multiple sectors including education, human services, philanthropy and voluntarism, and animal welfare. Grant-making is concentrated primarily in Texas, with some activity in New York and other states.
How do I apply for a grant from Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc?
**Grant Activity & Amounts:** • Total giving in 2024: $353,100 • Average grant amount: approximately $7,000 • Median grant amount: $5,000 • Individual grants have ranged from $5,000 to $25,000 • The foundation made 43 grants in 2024 **Recent Grant Examples (2024):** • Retina Foundation of the Southwest: $25,000 • North Texas Food Bank: $20,000 • Children's Health: $20,000 **Historical Grantmaking:** • The foundation has made 174 grants totaling $1.3 million across available records • Annual dis…
Where does Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in Texas, New York, and the District of Columbia, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states.
What size grants does Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc awarded 43 grants totaling $353K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $406K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2905171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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