The William Brown Foundation Inc
The William Brown Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down.
The William Brown Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The William Brown Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 65 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in New York. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,525,000
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 65
- -15.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,462
- +13.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (8 of 65, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The William Brown Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to charitable organizations preselected by its directors and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because the 2025 filing is marked as final, this policy should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 909 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 735-8600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William Brown Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was BG Charitable Foundation ($219K). Together the top 10 received $941K.
Grant Size Distribution
361 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 326 grants of 361 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 22% to Florida, 7% to California, 3% to Maryland, and 2% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The William Brown Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 65 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $454K (2020) to $1.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 65 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BG Charitable Foundation New York, NY | General | $219,000 |
| Saint Thomas Church New York, NY | General | $140,000 |
| Dutchess Community College Foundati Poughkeepsie, NY | General | $110,000 |
| Wesleyan Society San Diego, CA | General | $101,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New Y New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| North Naples United Methodist Churc Naples, FL | General | $80,000 |
| NCH Center for Philantropy Naples, FL | General | $76,000 |
| Fisher House Fdn Rockville, MD | General | $39,000 |
| Shriners Healthcare for Children-FL Tampa, FL | General | $39,000 |
| Make a Wish South Western Florida Bonita Springs, FL | General | $37,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $468,668 | $1,734,765 | $1,525,000 | 65 | $1,734,765 | $258,903 |
| 2024 | $1,714,219 | $743,460 | $1,808,072 | $1,591,000 | 77 | $1,808,072 | $526,388 |
| 2023 | $2,961,380 | $439,529 | $1,432,640 | $1,205,000 | 74 | $1,432,640 | $212,335 |
| 2022 | $3,755,574 | $528,730 | $1,441,102 | $1,200,000 | 75 | $1,441,102 | $287,741 |
| 2021 | $6,488,038 | $1,274,169 | $1,581,073 | $1,346,500 | 70 | $1,581,074 | $1,039,596 |
| 2020 | $6,755,924 | $393,294 | $662,849 | $453,500 | 53 | — | $183,945 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to provide financial assistance to other nonprofit organizations. It says directors select the organizations receiving contributions and that distributions are made to satisfy IRC Section 4942 requirements, with additional distributions possible at the directors’ discretion.
Its grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, Scenic Hudson describes its origins in community efforts to protect Storm King Mountain, while Abilities First says it supports people with developmental challenges and their families in pursuing independence and inclusion. Cardinal Hayes Home for Children describes providing care to children and young adults with developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 65 grants totaling $1,525,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $219,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest grants were $219,000 to BG Charitable Foundation, $140,000 to Saint Thomas Church, $110,000 to Dutchess Community College Foundation, $101,000 to Wesleyan Society, and $100,000 to Planned Parenthood of Greater New York.
Other 2025 grantees included Scenic Hudson and Abilities First, each receiving $25,000, and Cardinal Hayes Home for Children, which received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Geoffrey Barefoot, Michael Fleischer, and William Haas as directors.
The William Brown Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Geoffrey Barefoot
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $75K (2025)
Michael Fleischer
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $25K (2025)
William Haas
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $25K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $75K, to Geoffrey Barefoot (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The William Brown Foundation Inc
How much does The William Brown Foundation Inc give each year?
The William Brown Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 65 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 77 grants.
What is The William Brown Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The William Brown Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,462, across 65 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William Brown Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does The William Brown Foundation Inc give grants?
The William Brown Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (22%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (20 grants), Poughkeepsie, NY (10 grants), Hyde Park, NY (6 grants) and New Haven, CT (4 grants).
Does The William Brown Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The William Brown Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (65 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The William Brown Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The William Brown Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include BG Charitable Foundation ($219,000), Saint Thomas Church ($140,000) and Dutchess Community College Foundati ($110,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does The William Brown Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to provide financial assistance to other nonprofit organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William Brown Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to charitable organizations preselected by its directors 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 William Brown Foundation Inc's EIN?
The William Brown Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3307838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The William Brown Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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