Orville Gordon Browne Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 20-5678254 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$10.3M
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$2,000,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200,000 and $4,000,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable | Omaha, NE | Philanthropic support | $4,105,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Philanthropic support | $4,000,000 |
| Mgh | Boston, MA | Philanthropic support | $2,000,000 |
| Morristown-Beard School | Morristown, NJ | Philanthropic support | $200,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY Community Trust | New York, NY | Philanthropic purposes | $12,565 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,305,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed May 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541259349102059
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5678254
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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