Thomas R Brown Family Private Foundation
Invitation OnlyTucson, Arizona · EIN 55-0899701 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.8M
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$22,500
Total assets$45.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $55,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Support | $2,144,598 |
| Center for the Future of Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | Support | $150,000 |
| Arizona Town Hall | Phoenix, AZ | Support | $150,000 |
| Unite America Institute | Denver, CO | Support | $100,000 |
| Educational Enrichment Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Support | $55,000 |
| Community Foundation of Southern Az | Tucson, AZ | Support | $25,000 |
| Literacy Connects | Tucson, AZ | Support | $25,000 |
| Swedish Medical Center Foundation | Seattle, WA | Support | $25,000 |
| Pima Jted Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Support | $22,500 |
| Sunnyside Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Support | $20,000 |
| Harris Family Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Support | $10,000 |
| Scholarships A-Z | Tucson, AZ | Support | $10,000 |
| The Clearity Foundation | Dsan Diego, CA | Support | $10,000 |
| One West Education & Research Foundation | San Fransico, CA | Support | $10,000 |
| Junior League of Tucson | Tucson, AZ | Support | $5,000 |
| Arizona Chamber Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Support | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Support | $418,000 |
| Greater Tucson Leadership | Tucson, AZ | Support | $60,000 |
| Sarsef | Tucson, AZ | Support | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Southern Az | Tucson, AZ | Support | $25,000 |
| Arizona Town Hall | Phoenix, AZ | Support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,767,098 | 21 |
| 2023 | $1,865,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349103078
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-0899701
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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