Thomas R Brown Foundation
Thomas R Brown Foundation is a private foundation focused on Social Science, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $292K.
Thomas R Brown Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas R Brown Foundation gave $2K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,000
- -86.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,000
- -93.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $4,766,590
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Thomas R Brown Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington Council for Economic and Financial Education ($1K). Together the top 2 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $21K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Council for Economic and Financial Education Washington, WA | Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Arizona Council on Economic Education Phoenix, AZ | Teacher Scholarships | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,766,590 | $314,184 | $494,479 | $2,000 | 2 | $408,238 | $291,725 |
| 2023 | $4,761,247 | $3,166,076 | $515,987 | $15,000 | 1 | $457,525 | $158,894 |
| 2022 | $1,988,815 | $28,573 | $420,775 | $21,000 | 1 | $379,583 | $74,253 |
| 2021 | $2,505,392 | $2,045,037 | $317,056 | — | — | $273,413 | $46,013 |
| 2020 | $764,106 | $5,989 | $307,346 | — | — | — | $26,956 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thomas R Brown Foundation is led by Mary B. Bernal, CEO & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary B. Bernal
CEO & Secretary
CEO & Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Secretary & Treasurer → CEO & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah B. Smallhouse
President & Treasurer
President & Treasurer → President, 2022
President → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Janes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Raymer
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shaun Kirkpatrick
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Barbara Gray (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jack Jewett (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: John L. Carter (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Thomas R Brown Foundation
How much does Thomas R Brown Foundation give each year?
Thomas R Brown Foundation gave $2K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is Thomas R Brown Foundation?
Thomas R Brown Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $314K.
What is Thomas R Brown Foundation?
Thomas R Brown Foundation is a private foundation focused on Social Science, based in Tucson, AZ. It holds $4.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Thomas R Brown Foundation operate?
Thomas R Brown Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Washington.
What is Thomas R Brown Foundation's EIN?
Thomas R Brown Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0512598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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