The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown
The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Metairie, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $127.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5.5M. Net investment income was $11.4M.
The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown at a glance
In short: The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown gave $5.5M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5.5M), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,489,501
- +28.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,489,501
- +28.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,489,501
- Total assets
- $127,894,383
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown
JWDDBF: Service Learning Program Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
JWDDBF: SupportSTEM Grant Program
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Amount
Up to US $30,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Shelter & Food Security Program
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was See Grant Schedule ($5.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.1M (2022) to $5.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Grant Schedule Metairie, LA | See Schedule | $5,489,501 |
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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 | $127,894,383 | $13,079,051 | $7,388,663 | $5,489,501 | 1 | $7,097,273 | $11,448,640 | $6,440,440 |
| 2023 | $122,250,395 | $5,584,632 | $6,083,925 | $4,275,313 | 1 | $5,604,533 | $4,153,839 | $5,936,826 |
| 2022 | $123,761,184 | $6,865,779 | $5,289,702 | $3,065,781 | 1 | $4,623,181 | $4,426,367 | $5,889,801 |
| 2021 | $122,222,465 | $11,452,057 | $7,107,198 | $4,996,929 | 1 | $7,972,946 | $9,547,622 | $6,337,705 |
| 2020 | $117,760,160 | $6,153,702 | $5,420,668 | $3,342,834 | 1 | — | $4,959,309 | $4,982,401 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown reported a distributable amount of $6.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown is led by E F Hunter, President, Prg & Member on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
E F Hunter
President, Prg & Member
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$172K (2020) → $213K (2024)
David B Spencer
Chair, Prg & Member
On filings since 2020
18.5 hrs/week
$82K (2020) → $102K (2024)
Edwin K Hunter
Prg & Member
On filings since 2020
18.5 hrs/week
$82K (2020) → $102K (2024)
Ronald P Spencer
Prg & Member
On filings since 2020
18.5 hrs/week
$82K (2020) → $102K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $213K, to E F Hunter (Pres/PRG/MBR). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown
How much does The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown give each year?
The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown gave $5.5M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.3M across 1 grant.
How large is The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown?
The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown reported $127.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown?
The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Metairie, LA. It holds $127.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown operate?
The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown's EIN?
The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6027232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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