James & Noel Browne Charitable Remainder Tr
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6797452 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$764K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$267K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $40,000.
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
45% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa San Jose | Pittsburgh, PA | For advocacy and resources in the latino communty | $150,000 |
| Manchester Youth Development Center | Pittsburgh, PA | For youth education programs | $90,057 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | For education programs | $75,000 |
| Cambiar Education | San Diego, CA | For education research and development | $60,000 |
| Allegheny Land Trust | Sewickley, PA | For land conservation programs | $50,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | For food distribution programs | $50,000 |
| Aclu | Pittsburgh, PA | For programs to defend civil rights | $40,000 |
| Joe Dicarlo | Palisades Park, NJ | For benefit of haitian refugees | $30,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | Duquesne, PA | For food distribution programs | $25,000 |
| Wheaton College | Wheaton, IL | For education programs | $25,000 |
| Covenant House | Philadelphia, PA | To provide housing for homeless youth | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Pittsburgh, PA | For health care programs | $25,000 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | For education programs | $25,000 |
| Crisis Center North | Pittsburgh, PA | For services for victims of domestic violence | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Nnm | Santa Fe, NM | For youth mentor programs | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Pittsburgh, PA | For home construction | $15,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | New York, NY | Outdoor youth development programs | $15,000 |
| New York Times Neddiest Cases Fund | New York, NY | Educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Reading Quest | Santa Fe, NM | Educational purpose | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Iup | Indiana, PA | For education programs | $2,500 |
| Kids Choice | Boone, IA | For programs to support children in the child-welfare system in allegheny county | $500 |
| Avonworth Historical Society | Pittsburgh, PA | Historic preservation program | $500 |
| Avalon Public Library | Pittsburgh, PA | For education programs | $500 |
| Finca | Washington, DC | For programs to fight poverty | $15 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $764,072 | 24 |
| 2024 | $85,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $532,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349101580
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6797452
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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