Robert L Brown Foundation Inc
To support blue grass community foundation, inc.'s mission to create generous, vibrant and engaged communities throughout central and appalachia Kentucky, specifically in sharpsburg and Bath county, Kentucky. In addition, the foundation's activities will support the exempt purposes of other 501(c)(3) organizations in these areas. These activities will serve charitable purposes, including economic development and supporting youth services, each of which supports the economically disadvantaged and combats community deterioration. By performing programming in sharpsburg or making donations to government entities, the foundation will perform the charitable act of lessening the burdens of government, which is particularly beneficial in small towns such as sharpsburg.
Robert L Brown Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Robert L Brown Foundation Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,706
- -78.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,706
- -35.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,706
- Total assets
- $1,499,350
- +31.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Robert L Brown Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sharpsburg Christian Church ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $277K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpsburg Christian Church Sharpsburg, KY | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $9,706 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,499,350 | $617,288 | $276,268 | $9,706 | 1 | $5,246 |
| 2024 | $1,136,670 | $766,451 | $200,680 | $45,322 | 3 | $3,706 |
| 2023 | $607,256 | $760,430 | $339,616 | $276,757 | 4 | $1,409 |
About Robert L Brown Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Robert L Brown Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Lexington, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert L Brown Foundation Inc is led by Alice Hilton, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alice Hilton
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$22K (2024) → $68K (2025)
Lisa Adkins
Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Dineen
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Halee Cunningham (2023–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $68K, to Alice Hilton (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Robert L Brown Foundation Inc
How much does Robert L Brown Foundation Inc give each year?
Robert L Brown Foundation Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $45K across 3 grants.
How large is Robert L Brown Foundation Inc?
Robert L Brown Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $617K.
What is Robert L Brown Foundation Inc?
Robert L Brown Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Lexington, KY. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Robert L Brown Foundation Inc operate?
Robert L Brown Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky, Ohio.
What is Robert L Brown Foundation Inc's EIN?
Robert L Brown Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2334409. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work Robert L Brown Foundation Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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