Brown Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewton, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6914538 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$172K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$17,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $13,000 and $20,000.
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 Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| The Children's Room-Center for Grieving Children & Teenagers Inc | Arlington, MA | General support | $20,000 |
| The Pine Street Inn | Boston, MA | General support | $18,000 |
| Birthday Wishes Inc | Natick, MA | General support | $17,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Boston, MA | General support | $17,000 |
| Saint Francis House | Boston, MA | General support | $15,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $13,000 |
| The Women's Lunch Place | Boston, MA | General support | $13,000 |
| Project Smile | Hopedale, MA | General support | $5,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts | Boston, MA | General support | $3,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $172,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $153,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $137,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600899349100855
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6914538
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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