Ella Mae Brown Charitable Trust
Historical FunderSherman, Texas · EIN 20-5370462 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SHERI SCRIBNER |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 E TAYLOR ST SUITE 4007, SHERMAN TX 75090 |
| Phone | 9038937878 |
| Form and materials | COMPLETE APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ONLY FOR INCREASING QUALITY OF HUMAN LIFE. |
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masterkey Ministries Grayson County | Sherman, TX | Indigent nutrition | $11,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Denison, TX | Senior nutrition | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Sherman | Sherman, TX | Youth afterschool programs | $9,000 |
| Casa of Grayson County | Sherman, TX | Child advocacy | $9,000 |
| Women Rock Inc | Sherman, TX | Breast cancer awareness | $5,000 |
| Dfps Silver Star Rooms | Sherman, TX | Eldercare supplies & svcs | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $46,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503209349100140
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5370462
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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