Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc
Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Camden, New Jersey. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $1,872,887 through 12 grants to charitable organizations.
Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc gave $1.9M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $156K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,872,887
- +182.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $156,074
- +324.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,458,371
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc
- 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: PO Box 1606, Camden, NJ 08101
Phone: (856) 470-1541
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kellman Brown Academy ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 44 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 12% to Colorado, 2% to Pennsylvania, 1% to Texas, and less than 1% to California. The listed grants also include recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc gives
- 8% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 515% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 299% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $5K (2020) to $1.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kellman Brown Academy Voorhees, NJ | General Fund | $1,232,537 |
| Congregation Beth El Voorhees, NJ | General Fund | $300,000 |
| Jazz Aspen Snowmass Aspen, CO | General Fund | $230,250 |
| Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey Cherry Hill, NJ | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $26,800 |
| Commemorative Air Force Dallas, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Women's Way Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Please Touch Museum Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Jewish Graduate Student Initiative Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| 1654 Society New York, NY | General Fund | $1,800 |
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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 | $7,458,371 | $2,315,682 | $1,877,563 | $1,872,887 | 12 | $1,872,887 | $322,796 | $626,493 |
| 2023 | $7,020,252 | $687,352 | $662,668 | $662,556 | 18 | $662,556 | $687,240 | $566,605 |
| 2022 | $6,996,318 | $1,668,500 | $38,811 | $22,000 | 5 | $22,000 | $223,744 | $496,388 |
| 2021 | $6,490,539 | $1,523,461 | $311,187 | $304,600 | 7 | $304,600 | $203,937 | $457,489 |
| 2020 | $4,889,487 | $2,354,353 | $11,363 | $5,400 | 2 | — | $129,573 | $230,839 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $626K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. The grantees’ own mission statements describe varied work: Kellman Brown Academy says it empowers children through academic excellence, Jewish values, and personal growth; the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey says it cares for people in need and strengthens Jewish life; and WOMEN’S WAY says it works toward gender equity by building collective power.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions that include enriching children’s lives through learning and play (Please Touch Museum), supporting Jewish life on graduate school campuses (Jewish Graduate Student Initiative), and providing emotional and financial support to local cancer patients and their families (Bringing Hope Home).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $1,872,887. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,232,537, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards were $1,232,537 to Kellman Brown Academy, $300,000 to Congregation Beth El, and $230,250 to Jazz Aspen Snowmass. Other notable grants included $50,000 to the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey and $26,800 to the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History. All 12 itemized grants listed a purpose of “GENERAL FUND.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sidney Brown, Sandra Brown, Courtney Brown, Eric Brown, and Jacob Brown as trustees.
Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Courtney J. Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric J. Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob R. Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sidney Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sandy Brown (2020) — Trustee
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 Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc
How much does Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc give each year?
Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc gave $1.9M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $663K across 18 grants.
What is Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $156,074, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc give grants?
Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants) and Voorhees, NJ (2 grants).
Does Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Kellman Brown Academy ($1,232,537), Congregation Beth El ($300,000) and Jazz Aspen Snowmass ($230,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc?
Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $626K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc?
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 Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3843782. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc 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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Grantable. (2026). Sidney and Sandy Brown Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sidney-and-sandy-brown-foundation-inc-morg_a915dc39022b43718b7f53db83ad1a1c
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