Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Takoma Park, MD EIN: 52-1649300

Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Takoma Park, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $190K. Net investment income was $365K.

Key facts about Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc

EIN: 52-1649300
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $190,000
Grants made (2024): 5
Average grant: $38,000
Median grant: $40,000
Total assets: $3,289,835
Primary geography: Washington (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc's 5 itemized 2024 grants were Washington (43%), Massachusetts (37%) and Colorado (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Durango, CO (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc gives

Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.3M

+5.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$190K

-5.0% YoY

Grant Count

+25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$38K

-24.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $202K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $82K (43%)

Massachusetts $70K (37%)

Colorado $38K (20%)

Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Colorado Massachusetts Oregon Washington

Cities

DurangoBostonTacomaEugeneNewcastleWatertown

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,289,835	$3,123,268	$3,195,444
Revenue	$403,858	$178,527	$172,817
Expenses	$228,617	$244,032	$302,980
Qualifying Distributions	$190,000	$200,000	$253,255
Net Investment Income	$365,241	$134,495	$123,092
Distributable Amount	$202,364	$192,325	$192,490

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

19 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Pathfinder International ($70,000), Environmental Law Alliance Worlwide ($42,000), 188 Foundation ($40,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Pathfinder International Boston, MA	General Mission	$70,000
Environmental Law Alliance Worlwide Tacoma, WA	General Mission	$42,000
188 Foundation Newcastle, WA	General Mission	$40,000
San Juan Citizens Alliance Durango, CO	General Mission	$27,000
Earth Law Center Durango, CO	General Mission	$11,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Shanti Kleiman	Treasurer	5	—
Rexford Brown	President	1	—
Erika Brown	Vice President	1	—
Mandy Brown	Secretary	1	—
Amanda Brown	Director	1	—
Megan Brown	Director	1	—
Joshua Kleiman	Director	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc holds $3.3M in total assets with $404K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $190K in 2024.

Where does Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc operate?

Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington.

What size grants does Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc awarded 5 grants totaling $190K — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $202K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc's EIN?

Philip S & Adele S Brown Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1649300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.