Brown Foundation Inc is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1952. According to its NTEE Classification (T22) the organization is classified as: Private Independent Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brown Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Brown Foundation Inc generated $115.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $97.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.7% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Brown Foundation Inc has awarded 1,753 individual grants totaling $171,474,697. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FUNDS SPENT TO PRESERVE AND REHABILITATE OVER 6,000 ACRES OF FRESHWATER MARSH ON THE TEXAS GULF COAST DAMAGED BY SALTWATER INTRUSION FROM A LEVEE BREACH RESULTING FROM HURRICANE HARVEY AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT RAIN EVENTS. THE REHABILITATION OF THE MARSH, WHICH IS HELD FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES, WILL PROMOTE THE RETURN OF NATIVE GRASSES, BIRDS, FISH, AND WILDLIFE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ann Ziker Executive Director | 50 | $320,660 | |
Jacklyn Tatge CFO | 40 | $278,475 | |
Ryan Smith Cgo | 40 | $189,250 | |
Gwendolyn Goffe Cio | 15 | $178,000 | |
Chereze Therkildsen Controller | 40 | $157,000 | |
William N Mathis Chair/trustee | 5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
The Vanguard Group Inc | 6/29/22 | $163,552 |
Fayez Sarofim & Co | 6/29/22 | $2,286,832 |
Northern Trust Company | 6/29/22 | $157,688 |
Builder's West Inc | 6/29/22 | $133,355 |
Tidal Services Inc | 6/29/22 | $96,200 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Interest on Savings | $78,292 |
Dividends & Interest | $25,999,838 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $86,788,197 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $86,788,197 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $2,974,935 |
Total Revenue | $115,841,262 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $1,496,404 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $408,395 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $1,996,630 |
Depreciation | $256,233 |
Occupancy | $90,037 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $9,838 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $461,562 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $7,525,529 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $89,547,234 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $97,072,763 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $59,101,408 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $79,025,324 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $103,275 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,701,238 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $979,120,834 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Brown Foundation Inc has awarded $89,612,234 in support to 849 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Broomfield, CO PURPOSE: TEXAS SUPERCHARGE FUND | $25,000,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: HOUSTON CHARTER SEED FUND | $4,175,754 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: CAPITAL PROJECTS | $4,019,750 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: HOUSTON FOOD BANK CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $3,125,537 |
EQUITABLE FACILITIES FUND INC PURPOSE: TEXAS FACILITIES FUND | $2,500,000 |
Bellaire, TX PURPOSE: EHS CAMPAIGN TOWARDS VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | $2,500,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Musk Foundation Austin, TX | $379,579,235 | $6,029,889,623 |
Robert A Welch Foundation 062491 Houston, TX | $0 | $39,430,202 |
Brown Foundation Inc Houston, TX | $979,120,834 | $115,841,262 |
Moody Foundation Galveston, TX | $975,031,131 | $132,742,251 |
Alice L Walton Foundation Bentonville, AR | $3,555,974,062 | $449,327,995 |
Edward N And Della L Thome Memorial Foundation Dallas, TX | $16,863,248 | $21,555,807 |
Burnett Foundation Fort Worth, TX | $195,880,351 | $2,811,908 |
Jesus Fund Little Rock, AR | $476,522,715 | $128,635,887 |
Rapier Family Foundation San Antonio, TX | $15,198 | $1,321,420 |
Dan L Duncan Family Foundation Houston, TX | $0 | $27,292,814 |
Fmh Foundation Midland, TX | $321,253,044 | $148,706,487 |
Inasmuch Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | $394,422,796 | $49,887,073 |