Robert Miller Brown & Thelma Yvonne Brown Foundation
Invitation OnlySaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 25-6816856 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$36K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$808K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $3,000.
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
53% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis Area Foodbank | St Louis, MO | Operational | $10,000 |
| Danforth Plant Science Center | St Louis, MO | Operational | $5,000 |
| Canisius University (Abec) | Buffalo, NY | Operational | $3,000 |
| Nami St Louis | St Louis, MO | Operational | $3,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Operational | $2,000 |
| Endangered Wolf Center | Eureka, MO | Operational | $2,000 |
| Selah Neighborhood Homeless Coalition | Los Angeles, CA | Operational | $2,000 |
| St Louis Public Radio | St Louis, MO | Operational | $2,000 |
| Texas State Aquarium Wildlife Rescue Center | Corpus Christi, TX | Operational | $2,000 |
| Peaceable Primate Sanctuary | Winomac, IN | Operational | $1,500 |
| Heritage Fund--St Louis Woman's Club | St Louis, MO | Operational | $1,500 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | Newton, MA | Operational | $1,500 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | Operational | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,500 | 13 |
| 2024 | $32,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $33,800 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349104095
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6816856
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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