H L Brown Jr Family Foundation
Historical FunderMidland, Texas · EIN 26-1223638 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $45,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HUBERT L BROWN III |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 W LOUISIANA SUITE 100, MIDLAND TX 79701 |
| Phone | 4326835216 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC APPLICATION FORM REQUIRED. INCLUDE INFORMATION ABOUT ORGANIZATION AND HOW THE GRANT WILL BENEFIT YOUR ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE GENERALLY, BUT MAY HAVE SPECIFIC USES ON A GRANT BY GRANT BASIS. |
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
57% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas | Austin, TX | General support | $550,000 |
| Permian Basin Behavioral Center | Midland, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Trinity School | Midland, TX | General support | $75,000 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University | Stanford, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Midland ISD Education Foundation | Midland, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| San Antonio River Foundation | San Antonio, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| The Buckley School | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Wharton School of Business | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $45,000 |
| The Squared Network | Boston, MA | General support | $41,667 |
| Amon Carter Museum | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Fort Worth Country Day School | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Hamilton College | Clinton, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | Nantucket, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital Annual F | Nantucket, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| School Year Aboard | North Andover, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| St Paul's School | Concord, NH | General support | $25,000 |
| Fuqua School of Business | Durham, NC | General support | $20,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General support | $15,000 |
| Buckner Foundation | Midland, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Child Mind Institute | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| The Food Group Inc | Sheridan, WY | General support | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Yacht Club Foundation | Nantucket, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Sankaty Head Foundation | Siaconset, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| St James Church | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Hospice of Midland | Midland, TX | General support | $8,000 |
| LHS Track Field Booster Club Inc | Midland, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| West Texas Geology Foundation | Midland, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| RQHA Inc | Midland, TX | General support | $2,500 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($825,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,127,167 | 37 |
| 2023 | $1,972,500 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 5, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610369349100516
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1223638
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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