Martin and Brown Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1997225 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$657K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$45,000
Total assets$13M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
16% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnpost | Minneapolis, MN | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $150,000 |
| Walker Art Center | Minneapolis, MN | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $120,000 |
| Center for Victims of Torture | Saint Paul, MN | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $80,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $75,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (Jdc) | New York, NY | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $50,000 |
| Advocate for Human Rights | Minneapolis, MN | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Ncs | Saint Paul, MN | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $45,000 |
| Avivo | Minneapolis, MN | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $30,000 |
| Washburn Center for Children | Minneapolis, MN | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $25,000 |
| Theater Mu | Saint Paul, MN | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $12,000 |
| Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness | Ely, MN | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Private College Fund | Saint Paul, MN | General purpose to be determined by the grantee | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $657,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $730,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349101318
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1997225
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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