The Brown Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Luis Obispo, California · EIN 88-0392787 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
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
22% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Hospital Medical Center Foun | San Luis Obispo, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Ballet West | Salt Lake City, UT | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Friends of Avila Pier | Avila Beach, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | San Luis Obispo, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Carter Center | Atlanta, GA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Woods Humane Society | San Luis Obispo, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Animal Shelter to Riverbank | Oakdale, CA | General purpose | $200 |
| Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Fo | Arroyo Grande, CA | General purpose | $100 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($40,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,300 | 17 |
| 2024 | $73,200 | 16 |
| 2023 | $67,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601939349100050
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-0392787
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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