The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation
The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 grants included support for youth education and workforce programs, libraries, food assistance for children, scholarships, and other charitable activities.
The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation gave $335K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Georgia. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $335,000
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,054
- -6.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $8,299,983
- +5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (13 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Special Operation Care Fund Inc ($24K). Together the top 10 received $161K.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 181 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in Georgia (55%), Utah (17%), and Oregon (11%). Smaller shares went to South Carolina (3%) and North Carolina (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 35 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $335K (2024) to $400K (2022). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $335K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Special Operation Care Fund Inc Atlanta, GA | to cover expenses of Marriage counseling for one couple | $24,000 |
| Heart of Oregon Corps Inc Bend, OR | For Youth Build | $20,000 |
| Kipp Metro Atlanta Collaborative Inc Atlanta, GA | for KIPP FORWARD and KIPP Literacy Program | $20,000 |
| Cobb Library Foundation Marietta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Families and Communities Together Relief - Fact Re Marietta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| For the Kids Org Salt Lake Cty, UT | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Girls on the Run Utah Inc Salt Lake Cty, UT | to cover Rent expenses | $15,000 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | LGBTQIA Scholarship fund and UPEA fund for 2 students | $15,000 |
| Kenya Keys Lake Oswego, OR | For Kenya Keys Foundation | $11,000 |
| Atlanta Charity Clays Inc Roswell, GA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 | $8,299,983 | $887,838 | $460,557 | $335,000 | 37 | $396,910 | $828,191 | $425,568 |
| 2023 | $7,872,702 | $423,274 | $490,776 | $350,000 | 36 | $409,308 | $363,930 | $405,864 |
| 2022 | $7,940,204 | $599,602 | $528,576 | $400,000 | 34 | $456,511 | $446,861 | $402,904 |
| 2021 | $7,869,178 | $811,306 | $496,767 | $370,000 | 43 | $424,219 | $723,757 | $458,412 |
| 2020 | $7,554,639 | $234,882 | $473,830 | $359,000 | 31 | — | $179,059 | $402,468 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation reported a distributable amount of $426K 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. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, KIPP Metro Atlanta Collaborative describes its mission as creating joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students for college, careers, and other paths. Heart of Oregon Corps says it empowers youth and young adults through employment, job training, education, and service to Central Oregon communities. Other 2024 recipients included organizations supporting girls’ health and self-respect, library services, weekend food for children, and educational sponsorship for disadvantaged students in rural Kenya.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $335,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $24,000, with a median grant of $9,000. Among the largest were $24,000 to Special Operation Care Fund for marriage counseling expenses for one couple; $20,000 to Heart of Oregon Corps for Youth Build; and $20,000 to KIPP Metro Atlanta Collaborative for KIPP FORWARD and its KIPP Literacy Program. Other notable grants included $15,000 each to Cobb Library Foundation, For the Kids, and Girls on the Run Utah; $11,000 to Kenya Keys; and $10,000 to Atlanta Charity Clays and Foundation for the Carolinas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charlotte Brown Dixon as Chairman and Bennett A Brown III as Co-Chairman and Secretary. Leila B Brown is listed as Trustee. Listed Jr. Board Members are Alex Armknecht, Charlotte Armknecht, Rustin Armknecht, Alden Brown, Jessica Brown, Bennett A Brown IV, and Brice D Dixon.
The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation is led by Bennett A Brown III, Co-Chairman & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bennett A Brown III
Co-Chairman & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte Brown Dixon
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine B Ohlhausen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leila B Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alden Brown
Junior Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Armknecht
Junior Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bennett A Brown IV
Junior Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brice D Dixon
Junior Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte Armknecht
Junior Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Brown
Junior Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Layne A Dixon
Junior Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marshall Ohlhausen
Junior Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rustin Armknecht
Junior Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wallis Ohlhausen
Junior Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation
How much does The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation give each year?
The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation gave $335K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $350K across 36 grants.
What is The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,000, and its average grant was $9,054, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation give grants?
The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Utah (17%) and Oregon (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (9 grants), Salt Lake Cty, UT (3 grants), Marietta, GA (2 grants) and Bend, OR (2 grants).
Does The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Special Operation Care Fund Inc ($24,000), Heart of Oregon Corps Inc ($20,000) and Kipp Metro Atlanta Collaborative Inc ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation?
The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $397K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $426K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, KIPP Metro Atlanta Collaborative describes its mission as creating joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students for college, careers, and other paths. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation's EIN?
The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6332776. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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