The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity
The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $767K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $342K.
The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity at a glance
In short: The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity gave $45K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- Average grant
- $5,625
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $767,231
- +155.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Houston Public Media ($10K). Together the top 8 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity gives
- In 2025 it paid out 255% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Public Media Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Rosies Place Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kids Meals Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program Boston, MA | Barbara McGinnis Center | $5,000 |
| Community Servings Jamaica Plain, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Beacon Houston, TX | Homeless Services | $2,500 |
| Montrose Grace Place Houston, TX | Charitable | $2,500 |
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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 | $767,231 | $848,556 | $54,017 | $45,000 | 8 | $50,492 | $342,225 | $19,786 |
| 2024 | $299,936 | $492,340 | — | — | — | — | $188,024 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity is led by Jeffrey Blaine Brown, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey Blaine Brown
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aelish Benjamin Brown
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hether Benjamin Brown
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity
How much does The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity give each year?
The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity gave $45K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity's typical grant size?
The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,625, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity give grants?
The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity gives mostly in Texas: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (5 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity's largest grantees?
The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity's largest 2025 grantees include Houston Public Media ($10,000), Houston Food Bank ($10,000) and Rosies Place ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity?
The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity reported $767K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity's EIN?
The Brown Foundation for Shared Prosperity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-2097794. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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