Ruth H Brown Foundation
Invitation OnlyMoab, Utah · EIN 84-6023395 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$722K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
96% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | Los Angles, CA | Environmental | $250,000 |
| Earth Justice | San Francisco, CA | Environmental | $75,000 |
| Natural Resource Defense Council | New York, NY | Environmental | $65,000 |
| Lawyers for Good Government | Washington, DC | Governmental | $44,000 |
| Community Office - Resource Effic | Basalt, CO | Environmental | $35,000 |
| Our Children's Trust | Eugene, OR | Environmental | $30,000 |
| Vermont Public Interest Research Ed | Montpelier, VT | Environmental | $30,000 |
| Rfv Habitat for Humanity | Glenwood Springs, CO | Environmental | $25,000 |
| Psephos Inc | San Marcos, CA | Environmental | $20,000 |
| Signal Tec Coalition | Denver, CO | Environmental | $15,000 |
| American Rivers | Washington, DC | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Citizens Climate Education | Coronado, CA | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Conservation Colorado | Denver, CO | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Creede Historic Society | Creede, CO | Arts | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Oceana | Washington, DC | Environmental | $10,000 |
| San Juan Citizens Alliance | Durango, CO | Environmental | $10,000 |
| San Juan Mountains Association | Durango, CO | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Vote Solar | San Francisco, CA | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Aspen Ctr for Environmental Studies | Aspen, CO | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Biophilia Foundation | Durango, CO | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | Boulder, CO | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club | Oakland, CA | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Third Act Education Fund | Nassau, NY | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Vermont Natural Resource Council | Montpelier, VT | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Wilderness Workshop | Carbondale, CO | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Montpelier, VT | Environmental | $2,500 |
| Wabi Sabi | Moab, UT | Environmental | $2,000 |
| 350 Vermont | Burlington, VT | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Four Winds Nature Institute | Chittenden, VT | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Rural Vermont | Montpelier, VT | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Western Resource Advocates | Boulder, CO | Environmental | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $722,500 | 32 |
| 2024 | $403,200 | 67 |
| 2023 | $389,200 | 62 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640919349100134
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-6023395
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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