Maurice W Brown Foundation
Maurice W Brown Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cheyenne, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $621K. Net investment income was $4K.
Maurice W Brown Foundation at a glance
In short: Maurice W Brown Foundation gave $621K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $621K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $620,516
- +4332.3% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $620,516
- +13196.8% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $620,516
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Maurice W Brown Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Cheyenne YMCA ($621K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2019) to $621K (2020). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $621K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne YMCA Cheyenne, WY | Financial Assistance | $620,516 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $5,836 | $622,108 | $620,516 | 1 | $4,495 | $1,694 |
| 2019 | $616,272 | $18,112 | $14,695 | $14,000 | 3 | $17,417 | $3,973 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maurice W Brown Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maurice W Brown Foundation is led by Maurice Brown, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Maurice Brown
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Bob McCue
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Bonnie Brown
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ed Carleo
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Laurie Talich
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Maurice W Brown Foundation
How much does Maurice W Brown Foundation give each year?
Maurice W Brown Foundation gave $621K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $14K across 3 grants.
Where does Maurice W Brown Foundation operate?
Maurice W Brown Foundation has awarded grants in Wyoming.
How much is Maurice W Brown Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Maurice W Brown Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Maurice W Brown Foundation's EIN?
Maurice W Brown Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2221742. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 5, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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