Robert W and Lynn H Browne Foundation
Historical FunderGrand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 38-2452645 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $22,500 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SCOTT E ANDREWS |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 PEARL STREET NW SUITE 333, GRAND RAPIDS MI 49504 |
| Phone | 6164592009 |
| SCOTT.ANDREWS@TIMCORPWM.COM | |
| Form and materials | LETTER STATING CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND HOW FUNDS AE TO BE USED. |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | NO |
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
15% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodson Center | Washington, DC | General | $530,000 |
| City of Coldwater Aquatic Center | Coldwater, MI | General | $125,000 |
| Ford Presidential Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General | $100,000 |
| Childrens Museum of Branch County | Coldwater, MI | General | $50,000 |
| Albion Collage | Albion, MI | General | $25,000 |
| Frontline Community Church | Grand Rapids, MI | General | $25,000 |
| Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General | $25,000 |
| Home Repair Services of Kent County | Grand Rapids, MI | General | $22,500 |
| Iccf Community Homes | Grand Rapids, MI | General | $22,500 |
| Meals on Wheels Western Michigan | Grandville, MI | General | $22,500 |
| Senior Neighbors | Grand Rapids, MI | General | $22,500 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy | Midland, MI | General | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $985,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $397,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $1,007,500 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349104156
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2452645
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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