Robert W Brown Fund
Robert W Brown Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Naugatuck, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500.
Robert W Brown Fund at a glance
In short: Robert W Brown Fund gave $500 across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $500), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $500
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $500
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $3,983
- -11.2% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Robert W Brown Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was St Jude's Childrens Research Hosp ($500).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2023) to $3K (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Childrens Research Hosp Memphis, TN | Charity | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,983 | $500 | $500 | 1 | $500 |
| 2022 | $4,483 | $1,057 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 |
| 2021 | $5,540 | $2,945 | $2,945 | 2 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert W Brown Fund is led by Albert Nitowski, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Albert Nitowski
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 W Brown Fund
How much does Robert W Brown Fund give each year?
Robert W Brown Fund gave $500 across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
How large is Robert W Brown Fund?
Robert W Brown Fund reported $4K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Robert W Brown Fund?
Robert W Brown Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Naugatuck, CT. It holds $4K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Robert W Brown Fund operate?
Robert W Brown Fund has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Tennessee.
What is Robert W Brown Fund's EIN?
Robert W Brown Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1269320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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