Maury and Bonnie Brown Foundation
Invitation OnlyCheyenne, Wyoming · EIN 99-3373427 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,189 and $5,000.
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
3% of grants went outside Wyoming.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Family Young Mens Christian Association (YMCA) | Cheyenne, WY | Facility renovations | $1,150,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cheyenne Wyoming Inc | Cheyenne, WY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Cheyenne Animal Shelter | Cheyenne, WY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Friends of Youth Alternatives Inc | Cheyenne, WY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Allen Chappel Church | Cheyenne, WY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Comea Inc | Cheyenne, WY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| First Christian Church of Cheyenne | Cheyenne, WY | To support the 4th annual cheyenne thanksgiving event | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Inc | Cheyenne, WY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Needs Inc | Cheyenne, WY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Safehouse Services | Cheyenne, WY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Cheyenne, WY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| St Joseph's Food Pantry Inc | Cheyenne, WY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Stride Learning Center | Cheyenne, WY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Friends of Youth Alternatives Inc | Cheyenne, WY | University of wyoming football game attendance support | $3,850 |
| Cfd Volunteer Crisis Fund | Cheyenne, WY | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Cheyenne Kiwanis Club Foundation | Cheyenne, WY | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Cheyenne Shrine Club | Cheyenne, WY | To assist in supporting shriners children's hospital | $2,500 |
| Coats for Kids Wyoming | Cheyenne, WY | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Laramie County Sheriff | Cheyenne, WY | Holiday meals support | $2,500 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| We Got Your Back | Cheyenne, WY | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Wyoming Highway Patrol Association | Cheyenne, WY | Shop with a cop program support | $2,500 |
| Meals on Wheels Inc | Cheyenne, WY | Contribution of processed meats to feed beneficiaries the organization supports | $2,189 |
| Comea Inc | Cheyenne, WY | Contribution of processed meats to feed beneficiaries the organization supports | $2,010 |
| General Federation of Womens Club | Cheyenne, WY | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Cheyenne, WY | Contribution of processed meats to feed beneficiaries the organization supports | $1,593 |
| Needs Inc | Cheyenne, WY | Contribution of processed meats to feed beneficiaries the organization supports | $1,574 |
| St Joseph's Food Pantry Inc | Cheyenne, WY | Contribution of processed meats to feed beneficiaries the organization supports | $1,441 |
| Unaccompanied Students Initiative | Cheyenne, WY | Contribution of processed meats to feed beneficiaries the organization supports | $875 |
| Pine Bluffs Senior Center Inc | Pines Bluff, WY | Contribution of processed meats to feed beneficiaries the organization supports | $701 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,262,233 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349103404
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-3373427
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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