Dennis & Audrey Brown Foundation
Historical FunderBellingham, Washington · EIN 20-5077699 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,666 and $4,998.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BROWN DENNIS AUDREY CHARITABLE FOUN |
|---|---|
| Address | 6867 HOLEMAN AVE, BLAINE WA 98230 |
| Phone | 3603713947 |
| Form and materials | THERE IS NO APPLICATION FORM USED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS. INFORMATION REGARDING THE SCHOLARSHIP IS GIVEN TO THE SCHOOLS OVER THE PHONE. THE SCHOOL THEN MAKES THE STUDENTS AWARE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY. FOLLOWING THIS, THE SCHOOL MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FROM THERE THE RECIPIENT IS CHOSEN. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | THERE IS NO PARTICULAR REQUIREMENT. MOST SCHOOLS THAT RECIPIENTS ATTEND ARE ON A QUARTER BASIS. AT THE END OF EACH QUARTER THE GRADES WILL BE REVIEWED BASED ON FORWARD PROGRESS (NOT NECESSARILY BY THE GRADE) AND THE NEXT QUARTERLY GRANT WILL BE APPROVED. WHEN REVIEWING THE GRADES, IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT FORWARD PROGRESS IS NOT BEING MADE, THEN THE NEXT QUARTERLY GRANT WILL NOT BE APPROVED. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
27% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | Education scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | Education scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | Education scholarship | $5,000 |
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA | Education scholarship | $5,000 |
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA | Education scholarship | $5,000 |
| Seattle Pacific University - Camero | Seattle, WA | Education scholarship | $4,998 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Education scholarship | $4,998 |
| Western Washington University - Aar | Bellingham, WA | Education scholarship | $4,998 |
| Western Washington University - Fbo | Bellingham, WA | Education scholarship | $4,998 |
| Whatcom Community College - Bennett | Bellingham, WA | Education scholarship | $4,998 |
| Virginia Mason Franciscan Health - Linda Valle | Federal Way, WA | Charitable donation to help a medical patient | $4,852 |
| Edmonds Community College - Emersyn | Lynnwood, WA | Education scholarship | $3,332 |
| Seattle Pacific University - Jackso | Seattle, WA | Education scholarship | $3,332 |
| University of Washington - Jerusale | Bellingham, WA | Education scholarship | $3,332 |
| Bellingham Technical College - Otto | Bellingham, WA | Education scholarship | $3,332 |
| Bellingham Technical College - Emer | Bellingham, WA | Education scholarship | $1,666 |
| Skagit Valley College | Mount Vernon, WA | Education scholarship | $1,666 |
| St Jude | Memphis, TN | Furtherance of non profit purpose | $1,200 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Furtherance of non profit purpose | $1,200 |
| Alzeimer Society of Wa Dba Dementia Support Nw - Amy's Place | Bellingham, WA | Charitable donation to help a medical patient | $1,000 |
| Northwest Podiatric Labaratory | Blaine, WA | Charitable donation to help a medical patient | $237 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Sequim, WA | Annual donation | $200 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($280). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,619 | 23 |
| 2024 | $82,418 | 20 |
| 2023 | $60,916 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612259349101016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5077699
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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