Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc
Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It supports charitable organizations, with its 2024 grants going predominantly to recipients in Texas and covering areas including health, food assistance, public broadcasting, community programs, and the arts.
Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc gave $353K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $353,100
- +15.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,212
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,905,242
- +13.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (16 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (94% 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 Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5610 Harbor Town Dr, Dallas, TX 75287
Phone: (214) 802-0083
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UT Dallas Callier Center ($45K). Together the top 10 received $216K.
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 213 grants of 213 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The remaining shares were New York (3%), Virginia (2%), Illinois (1%), and New Jersey (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 43 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% 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 $286K (2021) to $353K (2024). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $353K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UT Dallas Callier Center Richardson, TX | Scholarships Callier Cochlear implant camp for children | $45,000 |
| Retina Foundation of the Southwest Dallas, TX | Prevent vision loss and restore sight through innovative research and treatment. | $25,000 |
| North Texas Public Broadcasting Dallas, TX | Public radio and television | $20,000 |
| 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 |
| Parkland Foundation Dallas, TX | Keeping Parkland Hospital operating, healthy and strong. | $20,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank Dallas, TX | providing access to more than 190,000 meals each day for hungry children, seniors and families through a network of more than 1,000 programs and 200 Partner Agencies in our 13-county service area | $20,000 |
| One CommunityUSA Dallas, TX | Mission Statement -Building safe, thriving neighborhood communities and a safer America. Evidence-based programs transform lives and catalyze positive change in underserved and underrepresented communities by addressing Reentry, Diversion and Restorative Justice for Veterans and Civilian Offenders; Vocational & Workforce/Career Development; and Community-Engagement Crime Reduction Outreach Initiatives. | $20,000 |
| Meals on Wheels McKinney, TX | Providing nutritious meals and well checks to seniors who are homebound and at risk of hunger and isolation. | $16,000 |
| Salvation Army Dallas, TX | The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. | $15,000 |
| George W Bush Presidential Center Dallas, TX | U.S. Presidential Library | $15,000 |
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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 | $7,905,242 | $1,344,954 | $408,151 | $353,100 | 43 | $353,100 | $336,303 | $405,783 |
| 2023 | $6,972,860 | $1,478,160 | $368,645 | $305,722 | 44 | $305,722 | $427,976 | — |
| 2022 | $6,120,844 | $97,546 | $380,541 | $331,081 | 43 | $332,273 | $78,696 | — |
| 2021 | $6,404,771 | $1,739,907 | $325,074 | $286,130 | 39 | $286,130 | $435,700 | — |
| 2020 | $4,454,948 | $91,288 | $323,755 | $289,599 | 44 | — | $91,288 | $264,652 |
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.
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 included support for organizations working in vision research and treatment, hunger relief, public media, hospital services, services for older adults, community programs, and theater.
The Retina Foundation of the Southwest describes its mission as preventing vision loss and restoring sight through research and treatment. The North Texas Food Bank says it works to close the hunger gap in North Texas by providing nutritious food and addressing the root causes of hunger. North Texas Public Broadcasting says it serves North Texans through public television, radio, and multimedia resources. One CommunityUSA describes programs in reentry, restorative justice, workforce readiness, career development, and community-engagement crime reduction. Dallas Theater Center says it creates experiences and produces plays and educational programs intended to engage, entertain, and inspire its community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $353,100 through 43 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $45,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $45,000 to UT Dallas Callier Center for scholarships and a cochlear implant camp for children; $25,000 to Retina Foundation of the Southwest; and $20,000 each to North Texas Public Broadcasting, Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Parkland Foundation, North Texas Food Bank, and One CommunityUSA. Other grants included $16,000 to Meals on Wheels, $15,000 each to the Salvation Army and George W. Bush Presidential Center, and $10,000 to Dallas Theater Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mason Brown Jr as president, and Barbara Brown, Mason Brown III, Michael Richard, and Miriam Richard as directors.
Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc is led by Mason C. Brown Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mason C. Brown Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara L. Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mason C. Brown III
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael A. Richard
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Miriam L. Richard
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.
Frequently asked questions about Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc
How much does Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc gave $353K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $306K across 44 grants.
What is Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,212, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (26 grants), Addison, TX (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include UT Dallas Callier Center ($45,000), Retina Foundation of the Southwest ($25,000) and North Texas Public Broadcasting ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc?
Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $353K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $406K (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 Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in vision research and treatment, hunger relief, public media, hospital services, services for older adults, community programs, and theater. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Mason Brown Family Foundation Inc 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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