Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne
Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $36,500 to charitable organizations.
Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne at a glance
In short: Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne gave $37K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Missouri. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,500
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,808
- +20.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $314,468
- +9.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1725 Milboro Court, Saint Louis, MO 63124
Phone: (412) 901-3995
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Louis Area Foodbank ($10K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri. Other reported shares were New York (8%), Washington, DC (8%), California (5%), and Texas (5%). The listed grants also include recipients in Indiana and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $37K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Area Foodbank St. Louis, MO | Operational | $10,000 |
| Danforth Plant Science Center St. Louis, MO | Operational | $5,000 |
| Canisius University (Abec) Buffalo, NY | Operational | $3,000 |
| NAMI St Louis St. Louis, MO | Operational | $3,000 |
| National Park Foundation Washington, DC | Operational | $2,000 |
| Endangered Wolf Center Eureka, MO | Operational | $2,000 |
| Selah Neighborhood Homeless Coalition Los Angeles, CA | Operational | $2,000 |
| St Louis Public Radio St. Louis, MO | Operational | $2,000 |
| Texas State Aquarium Wildlife Rescue Center Corpus Christi, TX | Operational | $2,000 |
| Peaceable Primate Sanctuary Winomac, IN | Operational | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $314,468 | $72,893 | $44,130 | $36,500 | 13 | $36,500 | $65,263 | $38,619 |
| 2024 | $287,705 | $48,965 | $33,441 | $32,500 | 14 | $32,500 | $48,965 | $36,671 |
| 2023 | $281,488 | $43,727 | $35,679 | $33,800 | 17 | $33,800 | $43,727 | $32,451 |
| 2022 | $274,250 | $23,415 | $35,119 | $34,700 | 16 | $34,700 | $23,415 | $33,638 |
| 2021 | $291,571 | $39,988 | $30,604 | $28,800 | 15 | $28,800 | $39,988 | $34,939 |
| 2020 | $288,309 | $44,318 | $29,008 | $28,025 | 14 | — | $44,318 | $28,770 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. NAMI St. Louis describes its work as providing education, advocacy, and support for people with mental health needs, their families, caregivers, and the community. The National Park Foundation says it works to protect, preserve, and restore America’s national parks and their resources. Peaceable Primate Sanctuary describes its mission as providing sanctuary for primates and educating the public about humane treatment and respect for animals. Other 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions address homelessness in Los Angeles, brain tumor research and patient advocacy, and ocean protection.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $36,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Listed grants included $10,000 to St. Louis Area Foodbank; $5,000 to Danforth Plant Science Center; $3,000 each to Canisius University (ABEC) and NAMI St. Louis; and $2,000 each to the National Park Foundation, Endangered Wolf Center, SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition, St. Louis Public Radio, and Texas State Aquarium Wildlife Rescue Center. Other listed grants included $1,500 to Peaceable Primate Sanctuary, Heritage Fund—St. Louis Woman’s Club, and National Brain Tumor Society, and $1,000 to Ocean Conservancy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Julia Brown is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne is led by Julia Brown, Trustee on the 2025 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julia Brown
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert M. Brown (2020–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne
How much does Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne give each year?
Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne gave $37K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 14 grants.
What is Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne's typical grant size?
Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,808, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne that year got $3K on average.
Where does Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne give grants?
Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne gives mostly in Missouri: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (8%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (5 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne's largest grantees?
Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne's largest 2025 grantees include St Louis Area Foodbank ($10,000), Danforth Plant Science Center ($5,000) and Canisius University (Abec) ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne?
Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne reported $314K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. NAMI St. Louis describes its work as providing education, advocacy, and support for people with mental health needs, their families, caregivers, and the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne's EIN?
Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6816856. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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