Richard H Brown Foundation
Richard H Brown Foundation is a private foundation, based in Belmont, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 7 grants totaling $126K. Net investment income was $158K.
Richard H Brown Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard H Brown Foundation gave $126K across 7 grants in 2022 (avg $18K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $126,050
- -44.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 7
- -83.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $18,007
- +230.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Michigan (92% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Richard H Brown Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Michigan State University ($100K). Together the top 7 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 69 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Richard H Brown Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 187% of 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2022) to $229K (2021). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Support General Fund | $100,000 |
| United Way-Lee County Fory Myers, FL | Support General Fund | $10,000 |
| Sparta Celtic Festival Sparta, MI | Support General Fund | $5,000 |
| Conductive Learning Center Grand Rapids, MI | Support General Fund | $5,000 |
| Golf Association of Michigan Founda Farmington Hills, MI | Support Youth on Course | $5,000 |
| Kids Food Basket Grand Rapids, MI | Support General Fund | $1,000 |
| Golf Coast Police Assn West Palm Beach, FL | Support General Fund | $50 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $172,117 | $140,522 | $126,050 | 7 | $126,050 | $157,645 | $67,230 |
| 2021 | $1,566,443 | $214,215 | $239,494 | $228,690 | 42 | $228,690 | $164,105 | $129,903 |
| 2020 | $1,591,722 | $132,672 | $230,614 | $218,700 | 20 | — | $122,971 | $125,379 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard H Brown Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Richard H Brown Foundation is led by Richard H. Brown, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Richard H. Brown
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles C. Brown
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hillary Kraak
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Richard H Brown Foundation
How much does Richard H Brown Foundation give each year?
Richard H Brown Foundation gave $126K across 7 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $229K across 42 grants.
What is Richard H Brown Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard H Brown Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $18,007, across 7 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard H Brown Foundation give grants?
Richard H Brown Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants).
Does Richard H Brown Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Richard H Brown Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Richard H Brown Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard H Brown Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Michigan State University ($100,000), United Way-Lee County ($10,000) and Sparta Celtic Festival ($5,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is Richard H Brown Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Richard H Brown Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Richard H Brown Foundation's EIN?
Richard H Brown Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3267368. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 10, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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