Sid & Esther Brown
Sid & Esther Brown is a private foundation based in Marine City, Michigan. In 2024, it gave $15,424 in grants to 10 charitable organizations, all in Michigan; its filing describes the grants’ purpose as “CHARITY.”
Sid & Esther Brown at a glance
In short: Sid & Esther Brown gave $15K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,424
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,542
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,012
- Total assets
- $326,300
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sid & Esther Brown
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1474 S Parker Street, Marine City, MI 48039
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sid & Esther Brown funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mid City Nutrition ($4K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to organizations in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sid & Esther Brown open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $18K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mid City Nutrition Port Huron, MI | Charity | $4,000 |
| Pay It Forward Comm Foundation New Baltimore, MI | Charity | $2,500 |
| Blue Water Safe Horizons Port Huron, MI | Charity | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army Port Huron, MI | Charity | $1,900 |
| Paddle Atrim Elk Rapids, MI | Charity | $1,024 |
| Marine City Old News Boys Marine City, MI | Charity | $1,000 |
| Kids in Distress St Clair, MI | Charity | $1,000 |
| Council on Aging Port Huron, MI | Charity | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Mt Pleasant, MI | Charity | $500 |
| Friends of the St Clair River Port Huron, MI | Charity | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $326,300 | $42,269 | $32,565 | $15,424 | 10 | $15,424 | $325 | $16,455 |
| 2023 | $316,596 | $41,466 | $23,480 | $16,073 | 10 | $16,073 | $3,062 | $15,424 |
| 2022 | $298,610 | $-53,588 | $25,380 | $17,898 | 11 | $17,898 | — | $16,073 |
| 2021 | $377,578 | $43,969 | $23,225 | $15,869 | 9 | $15,869 | $13,428 | $17,898 |
| 2020 | $356,834 | $48,393 | $22,998 | $16,045 | 10 | — | $313 | $15,869 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sid & Esther Brown reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to the charitable organizations listed below. One grantee, Friends of the St. Clair River, describes its own mission as inspiring citizen action through stewardship, monitoring, and education to restore, protect, and enhance the St. Clair River and its watersheds.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $15,424. Grants ranged from $500 to $4,000, with a median of $1,012. Recipients included Mid City Nutrition ($4,000), Pay It Forward Comm Foundation ($2,500), Blue Water Safe Horizons ($2,000), Salvation Army ($1,900), Paddle Atrium ($1,024), Marine City Old News Boys ($1,000), Kids in Distress ($1,000), Council on Aging ($1,000), Special Olympics ($500), and Friends of the St. Clair River ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julie A Witherspoon and Mollie E Beaver as directors.
Sid & Esther Brown's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie A. Witherspoon
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mollie E. Beaver
Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert S. Brown II (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Robert S. Brown III (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Sid & Esther Brown
How much does Sid & Esther Brown give each year?
Sid & Esther Brown gave $15K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 10 grants.
What is Sid & Esther Brown's typical grant size?
Sid & Esther Brown's median grant in 2024 was $1,012, and its average grant was $1,542, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sid & Esther Brown give grants?
Sid & Esther Brown gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Port Huron, MI (5 grants).
Does Sid & Esther Brown give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Sid & Esther Brown's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (10 grants).
Who are Sid & Esther Brown's largest grantees?
Sid & Esther Brown's largest 2024 grantees include Mid City Nutrition ($4,000), Pay It Forward Comm Foundation ($2,500) and Blue Water Safe Horizons ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sid & Esther Brown?
Sid & Esther Brown reported $326K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (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 Sid & Esther Brown fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to the charitable organizations listed below. One grantee, Friends of the St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sid & Esther Brown?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sid & Esther Brown's EIN?
Sid & Esther Brown's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2092923. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sid & Esther Brown 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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