John Mathew Gay Brown Family Foundation Corporation
Historical FunderColumbus, Ohio · EIN 55-0685612 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHN MATTHEW OR GAY BROWN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 633, CHARLESTON WV 253220633 |
| Phone | 3043484582 |
| Form and materials | CONTACT THE ORGANIZATION FOR AN APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 1ST |
| Restrictions | CONTACT THE ORGANIZATION FOR QUALIFICATIONS |
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
100% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa for Kids | Paris, TX | General operating | $33,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | General operating | $25,500 |
| Community Kitchen Inc | Morgantown, WV | General operating | $21,000 |
| Christian Help Inc | Morgantown, WV | General operating | $20,000 |
| Shack Neighborhood House Inc | Morgantown, MI | General operating | $20,000 |
| Visiting Homemaker Service of Monongalia | Morgantown, WV | General operating | $10,000 |
| Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center | Morgantown, WV | General operating | $10,000 |
| Morgantown Area Meals on Wheels | Morgantown, WV | General operating | $8,500 |
| Scott's Run Settlement House | Pursglov, WV | General operating | $7,500 |
| Wvu Foundation | Morgantown, WV | General operating | $6,000 |
| Pantry Plus More Inc | Morgantown, WV | General operating | $6,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Irving, TX | General operating | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council | Charleston, WV | General operating | $5,000 |
| Mylan Park Foundation Inc | Morgantown, WV | General operating | $2,500 |
| Literacy Volunteers | Farmington, ME | General operating | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $182,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $195,607 | 20 |
| 2023 | $138,603 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631009349101903
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-0685612
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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