Norman L and Elizabeth S Brown Family Charitable Corporation
Invitation OnlyLexington, Kentucky · EIN 31-1500135 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$271K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$6.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,750.
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
37% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church Lexington | Lexington, KY | General support | $50,880 |
| Georgetown College | Georgetown, KY | General support | $29,307 |
| The Lexington School | Lexington, KY | General support | $25,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Lexington, KY | General support | $20,000 |
| Jubilee Jobs of Lexington | Lexington, KY | General support | $20,000 |
| The Bishop School | LA Jolla, CA | General support | $17,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Naples | Naples, FL | General support | $10,750 |
| American Spiritual Ensemble | Lexington, KY | General support | $10,000 |
| God's Pantry Food Bank | Lexington, KY | General support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Lexington, KY | General support | $10,000 |
| Hope Center | Lexington, KY | General support | $10,000 |
| Surgery on Sunday | Lexington, KY | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Kentucky Scholarship | Lexington, KY | General support | $10,000 |
| The Madeira School | Mclean, VA | General support | $8,000 |
| Hopeful Hearts Foundation | Louisville, KY | General support | $5,000 |
| The California Lacrosse Foundation | Berkley, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Wreaths Across America | Columbia Falls, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| Honor Flight | Arlington, VA | General support | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | General support | $2,500 |
| Markey Cancer Center | Lexington, KY | General support | $2,000 |
| The Lawrenceville School | Lawrenceville, NJ | General support | $2,000 |
| Baby Health | Lexington, KY | General support | $1,500 |
| International Rett Syndrome Found | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| Ashland - Henry Clay Estate | Lexington, KY | General support | $1,000 |
| Impact 100 - Owensboro | Owensboro, KY | General support | $1,000 |
| Garden Club of Lexington | Lexington, KY | General support | $500 |
| Collier Community Foundation | Naples, FL | General support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $270,537 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621679349100217
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1500135
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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