Ponder Lee Brown Memorial Fund a

Foundation · Grantmaker Dallas, TX EIN: 75-6497966

Ponder Lee Brown Memorial Fund a is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $224K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $20K.

Key facts about Ponder Lee Brown Memorial Fund a

EIN: 75-6497966
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $10,508
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $2,627
Median grant: $2,627
Total assets: $223,966
Primary geography: Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

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

Who Ponder Lee Brown Memorial Fund a funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Ponder Lee Brown Memorial Fund a's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Texas (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (2 grants). 50% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Ponder Lee Brown Memorial Fund a gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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

$224K

+3.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$11K

-4.1% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-4.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ponder Lee Brown Memorial Fund a reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Ponder Lee Brown Memorial Fund a

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $11K (100%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Massachusetts Texas

Cities

Fort WorthAustinDecaturLudlow

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$223,966	$217,418	$226,420
Revenue	$25,410	$9,754	$7,317
Expenses	$18,617	$18,674	$20,232
Qualifying Distributions	$13,470	$13,677	$14,581
Net Investment Income	$19,965	$4,371	$12,480
Distributable Amount	$13,382	$13,813	$13,786

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 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 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

20 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include South Fort Worth Chapter #835 ($2,627), The University of Texas System ($2,627), Cook Children's Medical Center ($2,627).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SOUTH FORT WORTH CHAPTER #835 Fort Worth, TX	FOR SCHOLARSHIPS	$2,627
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM Austin, TX	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$2,627
COOK CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER Fort Worth, TX	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$2,627
RITHMAH TEMPLE #93 Decatur, TX	DAUGHTER OF THE NILE	$2,627

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Bank of America	Trustee	1	$6,155

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ponder Lee Brown Memorial Fund a?

Ponder Lee Brown Memorial Fund a is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $224K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Ponder Lee Brown Memorial Fund a?

As of 2024, Ponder Lee Brown Memorial Fund a holds $224K in total assets with $25K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $11K in 2024.

Where does Ponder Lee Brown Memorial Fund a operate?

Ponder Lee Brown Memorial Fund a has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Texas.

What size grants does Ponder Lee Brown Memorial Fund a award?

In 2024, Ponder Lee Brown Memorial Fund a awarded 4 grants totaling $11K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Ponder Lee Brown Memorial Fund a required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ponder Lee Brown Memorial Fund a reported a distributable amount of $13K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Ponder Lee Brown Memorial Fund a's EIN?

Ponder Lee Brown Memorial Fund a's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6497966. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.