Brown Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPalm Beach, Florida · EIN 22-2663141 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$1.6M
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$10.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
90% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | Provide relief for and to minister to the physical well-being of needy persons in israel | $403,000 |
| The Marshall Project | New York, NY | Nonprofit journalism about criminal justice | $400,000 |
| American Friends of Maoz-Seal | Newton, MA | Enhance israel's public sphere by identifying, training and empowering ethical and professional leaders in important public and social… | $265,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Mary fainsod katzenstein prison program director's discretionary fund | $100,000 |
| Hadar Institute | New York, NY | Empowers jews to create and sustain vibrant, practicing, egalitarian communities of torah, avodah, and hesed. | $100,000 |
| Schechter Bergen | New Milford, NJ | Schechter annual campaign - support jewish education | $50,000 |
| Palm Beach Opera Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | To support the production of live opera, educational programs, concerts and lectures. | $45,000 |
| Jdrf International | New York, NY | To fund type 1 diabetes research | $30,000 |
| Temple Emeth - Reform Congregation | Teaneck, NJ | To support temple | $30,000 |
| Eric Brown Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | Supports health, religion, and human service projects | $25,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services Inc | Vineyard Haven, MA | Helping community through educational and health programs | $25,000 |
| Pflag - NYC | New York, NY | Organization committed to the civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (lgbt) people. | $25,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | To support the production of live opera, educational programs, concerts and lectures. | $25,000 |
| Abraham Joshua Heschel School | New York, NY | Identifying, teaching, and applying a full range of standards that have found expression in jewish tradition and which promote the… | $18,000 |
| Afs-Usa | New York, NY | Working toward a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families,… | $10,000 |
| Arnold P Gold Foundation | Englewood Cliffs, NJ | To provide compassionate, collaborative, and scientifically excellent patient care | $10,000 |
| Catskill Food Pantry Inc | Catskill, NY | To support local hunger relief efforts | $10,000 |
| New England Conservatory of Music | Boston, MA | To educate and train musicians of all ages from around the world | $10,000 |
| Thomas Cole National Historic Site | Catskill, NY | Historic site preservation | $10,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center | Vineyard Haven, MA | Summer institute sponsor | $5,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Museum | Vineyard Haven, MA | Support of exhibitions, family programs, and historic collections that connects visitors to the island's diverse heritage. | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,601,000 | 21 |
| 2022 | $129,500 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542829349100834
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2663141
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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