Barbara and Helen Brown Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Louis, Missouri · EIN 27-0167894 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$182K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$4.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Classroom | St Louis, MO | Support hiring additional development staff. | $45,000 |
| Bridge of Hope Ministries of the MidAmerica District of the Christian Miss | St Louis, MO | Support the medical recuperative care program. | $40,000 |
| Reach Reproductive Health | Bridgeton, MO | Support the St. Peters Branch expansion program. | $40,000 |
| Christian Friends of New Americans | St Louis, MO | Support the new building project. | $20,000 |
| One Heart Family Ministries | St Louis, MO | Support hiring the Family Connections Specialist position. | $17,500 |
| Restoration House Inc | St Louis, MO | Support the Dream Builders program. | $15,000 |
| All Nations | St Louis, MO | Support the aquisition of a development consultant. | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $181,500 | 7 |
| 2024 | $156,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $170,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641249349100429
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0167894
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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