The Russell E Browning Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 31-1628325 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$130K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
32% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair St Louis Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | Program Support | $25,000 |
| St Joseph Institute for the Deaf | Brentwood, MO | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Town & Country Historical Society | Town Country, MO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Jazz St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | Program Support | $7,000 |
| World Pediatric Project | St Louis, MO | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Beyond Housing | St Louis, MO | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | St Louis, MO | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Belvedere Community Foundation | Belvedere, CA | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Avenues Counseling | St Louis, MO | Program Support | $2,500 |
| StPeters Episcopal Church | St Louis, MO | Program Support | $2,500 |
| The Caregiver Club | St Louis, MO | Program Support | $2,500 |
| City Academy | St Louis, MO | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Tabor Academy | Marion, MA | Program Support | $2,500 |
| University City Childrens Center | St Louis, MO | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Moms & Tots Samaritan House | Ellsworth, MI | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Proud Art St Louis | St Louis, MO | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Steamboat Art Museum | Steamboat Springs, CO | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Project Healing Waters | Windsor, CO | Program Support | $2,500 |
| St Louis Food Bank | Bridgeton, MO | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Missouri Veterans Endeavor | St Louis, MO | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Center of Creative Arts | St Louis, MO | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Almost Home | St Louis, MO | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Charlevoix Community Food Pantry | Charlevoix, MI | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | Boulder, CO | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Arts and Education Counsel | St Louis, MO | Program Support | $1,000 |
| St Louis Challenger | St Louis, MO | Program Support | $1,000 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | Oxford, MS | Program Support | $1,000 |
| William Magee Center | Oxford, MS | Program Support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $129,500 | 28 |
| 2024 | $111,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $115,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349102072
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1628325
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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