The Joshua M and Inette S Brown Family
The Joshua M and Inette S Brown Family is a private foundation, based in Paradise Valley, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $80K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $44K. Net investment income was $19K.
The Joshua M and Inette S Brown Family at a glance
In short: The Joshua M and Inette S Brown Family gave $44K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,900
- -62.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,975
- -44.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,850
- Total assets
- $79,795
- -28.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Joshua M and Inette S Brown Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Texas at Austin ($40K). Together the top 4 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 49 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Joshua M and Inette S Brown Family gives
- Giving fell 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 445% 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 $44K (2024) to $162K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | General | $40,000 |
| UT Foundation Austin, TX | General | $2,500 |
| Aspen Junior Golf Aspen, CO | General | $1,200 |
| Haddasah Kansas City Chapter Overland Park, KS | General | $200 |
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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 | $79,795 | $19,096 | $50,075 | $43,900 | 4 | $43,900 | $19,096 | $9,872 |
| 2023 | $110,774 | $81,394 | $118,128 | $117,750 | 6 | $117,750 | $81,394 | $14,007 |
| 2022 | $149,112 | $62,470 | $150,700 | $145,000 | 6 | $145,000 | $58,670 | $19,749 |
| 2021 | $237,342 | $466,499 | $162,778 | $159,439 | 15 | $159,439 | $75,126 | $12,014 |
| 2020 | $94,150 | $236,351 | $164,812 | $161,596 | 18 | — | $49,415 | $28,604 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joshua M and Inette S Brown Family reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Joshua M and Inette S Brown Family is led by Joshua M. Brown, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joshua M. Brown
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brandon Pope
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Inette S. Brown
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Joshua M and Inette S Brown Family
How much does The Joshua M and Inette S Brown Family give each year?
The Joshua M and Inette S Brown Family gave $44K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $118K across 6 grants.
What is The Joshua M and Inette S Brown Family's typical grant size?
The Joshua M and Inette S Brown Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,850, and its average grant was $10,975, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Joshua M and Inette S Brown Family give grants?
The Joshua M and Inette S Brown Family gives mostly in Texas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does The Joshua M and Inette S Brown Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Joshua M and Inette S Brown Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Joshua M and Inette S Brown Family?
The Joshua M and Inette S Brown Family reported $80K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Joshua M and Inette S Brown Family's EIN?
The Joshua M and Inette S Brown Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0433294. 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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