Milton R Brown Family Foundation
Historical FunderLake Geneva, Wisconsin · EIN 36-4137332 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GREGORY R BROWN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1325, LAKE GENEVA WI 53147 |
| Phone | 2622031331 |
| GRALSTONB@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | A WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
76% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yerkes Future Foundation | Williams Bay, WI | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Houston Ballet | Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,873 |
| D Elvin Brown Scholarship | Belvidere, IL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Daya | Houston, TX | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Houston Grand Opera | Houston, TX | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Lake Geneva Fresh Air Assoc | Williams Bay, WI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Houston, TX | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Water Safety Patrol | Williams Bay, WI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Bayou Bend Collection & Gardens | Houston, TX | Chartiable | $750 |
| Mercury Chamber Orcherstra Inc | Houston, TX | Charitable | $575 |
| American Cancer Society | Waukesha, WI | Charitable | $500 |
| Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $500 |
| The Museum of Flight | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $500 |
| Houston Prof Fire Fighters Assoc | Houston, TX | Charitable | $500 |
| Hope Biosciences Reseach Foundation | Sugar Land, TX | Charitable | $500 |
| Aldo Leopoid Foundation | Baraboo, WI | Chartiable | $352 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | Charitable | $300 |
| Dec My Room | Houston, TX | Charitable | $300 |
| Iwrite Literacy | Houston, TX | Charitable | $300 |
| Houston Revision | Houston, TX | Charitable | $300 |
| The Women's Fund | Houston, TX | Charitable | $300 |
| Geneva Lake Association | Lake Geneva, WI | Charitable | $250 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | Charitable | $250 |
| Salvation Army | Houston, TX | Charitable | $200 |
| Astrodome Conservancy | Houston, TX | Charitable | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44,350 | 25 |
| 2023 | $48,589 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522309349100622
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4137332
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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