Brownstein Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyRockville, Maryland · EIN 27-2613056 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$38K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$681K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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
82% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Island Free Library | Block Island, RI | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Washington Progress Fund | Seattle, WA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Amalgamated Foundation | Washington, DC | General purpose | $4,500 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | General purpose | $3,500 |
| House With a Heart | Gaithersburg, MD | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue | Winchendon, MA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press | Washington, DC | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Newhouse Wildlife Rescue | Chelmsford, MA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Sanca | Seattle, WA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Rhode Island | Block Island, RI | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Anne Arundel County SPCA | Annapolis, MD | General purpose | $1,500 |
| US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants | Arlington, VA | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Montgomery County Humane Society | Rockville, MD | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General purpose | $500 |
| Block Island Volunteer Fire Department | Block Island, RI | General purpose | $500 |
| Weta Fdn | Arlington, VA | General purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,500 | 17 |
| 2024 | $36,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $24,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601559349100205
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2613056
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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