The Brown Foundation
Historical FunderGretna, Virginia · EIN 31-6653585 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RICHARD K ANN F BROWN |
|---|---|
| Address | 2620 EAST GRETNA ROAD, GRETNA VA 24557 |
| Phone | 4346562528 |
| Form and materials | NO STIPULATIONS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
40% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church of Gretna | Gretna, VA | Unrestricted contribution | $41,100 |
| Blue Ridge Mountains Council - Scouting USA | Roanoke, VA | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Va | Midlothian, VA | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Mahova | Henrico, VA | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
| Campbell Masonic Lodge #316 | Lynch Station, VA | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Scottish Rite Foundation | Houston, TX | Unrestricted contribution | $200 |
| The Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted contribution | $200 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Unrestricted contribution | $100 |
| Kedron Baptist Church | Gladys, VA | Unrestricted contribution | $100 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Washington, DC | Unrestricted contribution | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,300 | 10 |
| 2024 | $47,900 | 11 |
| 2023 | $67,850 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349103702
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6653585
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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