Brownell Family Foundation Rt 2
Invitation OnlyGrinnell, Iowa · EIN 42-1276134 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$427K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $25,335.
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
42% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gun Owners of America Inc | Springfield, VA | Charitable | $102,309 |
| Soww | Grinnell, IA | Charitable | $82,502 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | Indianola, IA | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation | Grinnell, IA | Charitable | $27,500 |
| Second Amendment Foundation | Vellevue, WA | Charitable | $25,335 |
| Iowa Firearms Coalition | Moville, IA | Charitable | $25,335 |
| Boone and Crockett Club Foundation Inc | Missoula, MT | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Linn County Izaak Walton League | Cedar Rapids, IA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Crime Prevention Research | Salt Lake City, UT | Chariable | $10,000 |
| Command and General Staff College Foundation Inc | Fort Leavenworth, KS | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Greater Powesehiek Community Foundation | Grinnell, IA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| GRinnell-Newburg Community School District | Grinnell, IA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| USA Clay Target League Inc | Eagan, MN | Charitable | $4,350 |
| Trinidad State College Foundation | Trinidad, CO | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Murray State College Foundation | Tishomingo, OK | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Montogomery Community College Foundation | Troy, NC | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Pheasants Forever Inc | Grinnell, IA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Iowa Law Enforcement Intelligence Network | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Grinnell Sure Shots Inc | Grinnell, IA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Link | Grinnell, IA | Charitable | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $426,981 | 21 |
| 2024 | $456,792 | 19 |
| 2023 | $438,090 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349102187
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1276134
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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