The Brown Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGaffney, South Carolina · EIN 30-1117489 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$487K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$10.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
42% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimbrell Family Fund | Spartanburg, SC | Support of individual with special developmental needs addressing life challenges | $200,500 |
| South Carolina Children's Fund | Charleston, SC | Support excellence in education for underserved children in south carolina | $50,000 |
| Boys Farm | Newberry, SC | Support of boys farm programs | $20,000 |
| Cherokee County Meals on Wheels | Gaffney, SC | Support the food delivery program | $20,000 |
| Bartow Family Resources and Bfr Medical | Hamilton, GA | Support expansion of women's health services and parenting education | $20,000 |
| Cherokee Pregnancy Center | Gaffney, SC | Support programs for women through the health center. | $20,000 |
| Cherokee School District | Gaffney, SC | Support education | $20,000 |
| Camp Lighthouse Ministry Inc | Alpharetta, GA | Tuition for children to attend camp | $15,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | Support programs that spread the gospel and preserve traditional values and families. | $15,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Support programs that provide spiritual and physical aid to those in need worldwide. | $15,000 |
| Antioch Global | Austin, TX | Support of faith-based programs | $15,000 |
| Go Tell Crusades Inc | Duluth, GA | Suport of faith-based programs | $11,000 |
| Pak7 US Inc | Greenville, SC | Faith-Based programming for pakistani christians | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity -Georgetown County | Georgetown, SC | Habitat homeowner repair program | $10,000 |
| Waymark Kids Cubed | Marietta, GA | Support of spiritual growth, self-reliance, and financial literacy programs for youth in foster care | $10,000 |
| Spartanburg Soup Kitchen | Spartanburg, SC | Support for community food ministry and food distribution program. | $10,000 |
| Send56 Ministry Inc | Lawrenceville, GA | Education for the fatherless program and work in uganda. | $8,000 |
| Operation Patriot Fob | Bluffton, SC | Support of veteran, active-duty and first responder retreat program | $5,000 |
| Kingdom First Living Ministries Inc | Moore, SC | Support of faith-based programs | $5,000 |
| Benjamin Mays Family Center | Pacolet, SC | Support of the community resource center | $5,000 |
| Crossworld | Kansas City, MO | Supporting religious ministry | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $487,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $329,700 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349107338
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-1117489
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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