Monroe-Brown Foundation
Invitation OnlyKalamazoo, Michigan · EIN 38-2513263 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$3.3M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$72,667
Total assets$37.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $500,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
17% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greenville | Greenville, SC | General | $500,000 |
| Dafgiving360 | Omaha, NE | General | $500,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | General | $500,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Athletics locker room fund | $500,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable | Burtonsville, MD | General | $500,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Vc fund | $250,000 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | General | $145,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Alzheimers fund | $100,000 |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Entrepreneurship program | $72,667 |
| Gilmore Piano Festival | Kalamazoo, MI | General | $60,000 |
| Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition | Kalamazoo, MI | General | $50,000 |
| Bu Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | General | $35,189 |
| Kalamazoo County Ready 4S | Kalamazoo, MI | General | $25,000 |
| The Leelanau School | Glen Arbor, MI | General | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Real estate fund | $25,000 |
| Sld Read | Portage, MI | General | $20,000 |
| Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo, MI | Usta | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,312,856 | 17 |
| 2024 | $2,077,805 | 13 |
| 2023 | $412,667 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349102550
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2513263
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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