The Peter Browning Family Foundation
The Peter Browning Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2025, it made 18 grants totaling $140,000, with listed recipients primarily in Ithaca, New York.
The Peter Browning Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Peter Browning Family Foundation gave $140K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $140,000
- +52.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,778
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $730,630
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Peter Browning Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Janet Houston Strauss Troy 150, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 629-9413
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Peter Browning Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was State Theatre of Ithaca ($30K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 4% to recipients in Massachusetts. Listed recipients included organizations in Ithaca, New York, and Tabor Academy in Marion, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Peter Browning Family Foundation gives
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 63% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $140K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paleontological Research Institute Ithaca, NY | Program Support | $20,000 |
| State Theatre of Ithaca Ithaca, NY | Program Support | $15,000 |
| State Theatre of Ithaca Ithaca, NY | Program Support | $15,000 |
| YMCA of Ithaca Ithaca, NY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Elizabeth Clune Montessori School Ithaca, NY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Family & Children's Services of Ithaca Ithaca, NY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Discover Cayuga Lake Inc Ithaca, NY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Tabor Academy Marion, MA | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Greater Ithaca Activities Center Ithaca, NY | Program Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $730,630 | $116,371 | $158,128 | $140,000 | 18 | $142,740 | $100,983 | $145,743 |
| 2024 | $772,387 | $41,838 | $108,348 | $92,000 | 12 | $94,727 | $29,017 | $127,282 |
| 2023 | $838,668 | $71,123 | $99,869 | $87,000 | 10 | $89,420 | $61,474 | $94,451 |
| 2022 | $867,622 | $85,607 | $98,208 | $86,000 | 10 | $88,378 | $75,777 | $90,189 |
| 2021 | $880,223 | $32,851 | $94,024 | $80,000 | 7 | $82,169 | $23,152 | $95,706 |
| 2020 | $941,172 | $130,504 | $56,037 | $45,000 | 4 | — | $115,522 | $73,600 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Peter Browning Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $146K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for cultural, educational, environmental, community, and social-service organizations. For example, the State Theatre of Ithaca says it presents entertainment to enhance the lives of people in the Ithaca community and surrounding Finger Lakes region. Discover Cayuga Lake says it engages students, community members, and visitors in learning about the lake’s ecology and history. The Greater Ithaca Activities Center describes itself as providing multicultural, educational, and recreational programs, particularly for youth and teens.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $140,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed awards included $20,000 to the Paleontological Research Institute and $15,000 each to the State Theatre of Ithaca, which appears twice in the grant listing. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to the YMCA of Ithaca, Elizabeth Clune Montessori School, Cornell University, Family & Children’s Services of Ithaca, and Discover Cayuga Lake.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ursula Kurman Browning as president and trustee; Janet L Houston as secretary/treasurer and trustee; and Karinna Kurman Browning as assistant treasurer and trustee.
The Peter Browning Family Foundation is led by Ursula Kurman Browning, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ursula Kurman Browning
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet L. Houston
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karinna Kurman Browning
Assistant Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Peter Browning Family Foundation
How much does The Peter Browning Family Foundation give each year?
The Peter Browning Family Foundation gave $140K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $92K across 12 grants.
What is The Peter Browning Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Peter Browning Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,778, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Peter Browning Family Foundation give grants?
The Peter Browning Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ithaca, NY (15 grants).
Does The Peter Browning Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Peter Browning Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (18 grants).
Who are The Peter Browning Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Peter Browning Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include State Theatre of Ithaca ($30,000 across 2 grants), Paleontological Research Institute ($20,000) and YMCA of Ithaca ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Peter Browning Family Foundation?
The Peter Browning Family Foundation reported $731K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $146K (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 Peter Browning Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for cultural, educational, environmental, community, and social-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Peter Browning Family Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Peter Browning Family Foundation's EIN?
The Peter Browning Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1682742. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Peter Browning Family 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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