Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio
Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $50K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $103K. Net investment income was $19K.
Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio at a glance
In short: Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio gave $103K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $103,373
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,486
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,142
- Total assets
- $50,443
- -62.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Central Synagogue ($76K). Together the top 9 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 31 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio gives
- Giving grew 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2022) to $103K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | General Purpose | $76,250 |
| City Park Foundation New York, NY | General Purpose | $13,263 |
| The 92ND Street Y NY New York, NY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Sutton Place Conservance New York, NY | General Purpose | $4,300 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club New York, NY | General Purpose | $2,142 |
| The Workmans Circle New York, NY | General Purpose | $1,150 |
| Met Museum New York, NY | General Purpose | $600 |
| The Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | General Purpose | $550 |
| Gosnold Inc Falmouth, MA | General Purpose | $118 |
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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 | $50,443 | $18,637 | $103,394 | $103,373 | 9 | $103,373 | $18,637 | $4,690 |
| 2023 | $135,200 | $110,583 | $91,709 | $91,682 | 9 | $91,682 | $1,228 | $3,836 |
| 2022 | $116,326 | $81,387 | $45,309 | $44,950 | 7 | $44,950 | $1 | $2,286 |
| 2021 | $80,248 | $132,548 | $52,300 | $52,300 | 6 | $52,300 | — | $3,218 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio is led by Gregory Brown, Director on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory Brown
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio
How much does Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio give each year?
Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio gave $103K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $92K across 9 grants.
What is Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio's typical grant size?
Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio's median grant in 2024 was $2,142, and its average grant was $11,486, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio give grants?
Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants).
Does Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio's largest grantees?
Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio's largest 2024 grantees include Central Synagogue ($76,250), City Park Foundation ($13,263) and The 92ND Street Y NY ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio?
Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio reported $50K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio's EIN?
Nancy and Gregory Brown Family Foundatio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2821646. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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