Ruth Brown Foundation
The Ruth Brown Foundation is a private family foundation based in Moab, Utah. Established in 1959 in Colorado and incorporated in 1962, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no paid staff.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.6M
+6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$403K
+3.6% YoY
Grant Count
67
+8.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-4.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary giving focuses on environmental education, protection, and enhancement. The foundation also supports health and community initiatives, as well as theater.
Grantmaking
The Ruth Brown Foundation is an active grantmaker with a substantial annual giving program. In 2024, the foundation made 69 grants totaling $403,200. Grant amounts typically range from $700 to $22,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado, Vermont, and Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $3,585,110
- Total revenues: $617,979
- Total expenses: $406,898
- Investment income and dividends: $143,895
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $474,084
The foundation has no paid employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,585,110 | $3,363,664 | $3,618,668 |
| Revenue | $617,979 | $237,285 | $66,620 |
| Expenses | $406,898 | $393,320 | $290,892 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $403,200 | $389,200 | $286,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $140,197 | $134,957 | $70,437 |
| Distributable Amount | $407,406 | $363,003 | $358,986 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
249 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARCEY BROWN | TREASURER | — | — |
| ALBERT BROWN | SECRETARY | — | — |
| CHARLA BROWN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| LAURENE COCHRAN | PRESIDENT | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 2931 E Bench Rd, Moab, UT 84532-3607
Phone: 435-259-6118
EIN: 84-6023395
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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