The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc
The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc was a private foundation based in Montgomery, Alabama. Its 2020 filing reports 11 grants totaling $84,599, with recipients in Alabama, Massachusetts, and Tennessee. The foundation’s 2019 return was marked final and stated that the board voted to dissolve and liquidate the corporation effective March 31, 2020, and distribute its remaining assets. It therefore appears to have wound down; no filing after 2020 is recorded.
The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc gave $85K across 11 grants in 2020 (avg $8K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $84,599
- Grants made (2020)
- 11
- Average grant
- $7,691
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Alabama (53% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: C Eugene Brown
Mailing address: 1417 Charleton Drive, Montgomery, AL 36106
Phone: (334) 272-7087
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Bank of America Charitable Gift Fnd ($37K). Together the top 10 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grants went to recipients in Alabama (53% of grant dollars), Massachusetts (43%), and Tennessee (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 11 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fnd Boston, MA | General Purposes | $36,549 |
| Path Foundation Montgomery, AL | General Purposes | $11,000 |
| Frazer Methodist Church Montgomery, AL | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| John Ed Mathison Leadership Minist Montgomery, AL | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Big Oak Ranch Springville, AL | General Purposes | $5,300 |
| Valiant Cross Academy Montgomery, AL | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Justice Mercy International Franklin, TN | General Purposes | $2,800 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship Montgomery, AL | General Purposes | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army Montgomery, AL | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Brantwood Children's Home Montgomery, AL | General Purposes | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2019 filing stated that the foundation’s remaining assets consisted solely of $36,549.43 in cash and were distributed on March 30 and 31, 2020, to Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund.
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $-60,450 | $86,736 | $84,599 | 11 | $2,485 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants were reported for general purposes. Among the recipients, Big Oak Ranch described its mission as providing a Christian home for abused, neglected, and abandoned children. Child Evangelism Fellowship described its mission as reaching children with the gospel, discipling them, and connecting them to local Bible-believing churches. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $84,599. Grants ranged from $450 to $36,549, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest grants included $36,549 to Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund, $11,000 to Path Foundation, and $10,000 each to Frazer Methodist Church and John Ed Mathison Leadership Ministries. The filing listed general purposes for these grants.
The 2019 filing listed written materials, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards. It named C Eugene Brown as the contact. These are historical instructions from a return marked final and should not be treated as current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed C Eugene Brown as president and director; Charlotte J Brown as secretary-treasurer and director; and David M Brown and Holly B Magargee as directors.
The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc's 2020 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
David M. Brown
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Holly B. Magargee
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
C. Eugene Brown
Pres-Dir
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Charlotte J. Brown
Sec-Treas-Di
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc
How much does The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc give each year?
The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc gave $85K across 11 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,691, across 11 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc give grants?
The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were Montgomery, AL (8 grants).
Does The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Bank of America Charitable Gift Fnd ($36,549), Path Foundation ($11,000) and Frazer Methodist Church ($10,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants were reported for general purposes. Among the recipients, Big Oak Ranch described its mission as providing a Christian home for abused, neglected, and abandoned children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc?
The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Gene & Charlotte Brown Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1151490. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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