Judge John Robert Brown Scholarship Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0397472 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAN RILEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 4405 DIRECTORS ROW, HOUSTON TX 770928605 |
| Phone | 7135234270 |
| NONE | |
| Form and materials | COPY OF LEGAL PAPER THAT APPLICANT WANTS TO BE JUDGED ON. |
| Deadlines | THERE IS NO SUBMISSION DEADLINE SINCE THIS IS A YEAR-ROUND PROCESS. |
| Restrictions | BOARD SELECTS RECIPIENTS BASED ON AN EXCELLENCE IN LEGAL WRITING. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Donation | $5,000 |
| University of Houston Law Foundatio | Houston, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | Donation | $3,500 |
| Lewis and Clark Law School | Portland, OR | Donation | $2,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($32,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $49,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $43,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631419349100723
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0397472
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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