THE BARBARA AND HELEN BROWN FAMILY FDN
St. Louis, MO, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
27-0167894
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
St. Louis, MO, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
27-0167894
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
AI Summary
The Barbara and Helen Brown Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, primarily by invitation only. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation disbursed a total of $156,000 across 52 grantees, emphasizing its commitment to fostering connections with selected nonprofits. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
St. Louis, MO
$105K
5%

INTERNATIONAL CRISIS AID INC
St. Louis, MO
$100K
4%

LOVE THE LOU
St. Louis, MO
$72K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BARBARA AND HELEN BROWN FAMILY FDN?
No. THE BARBARA AND HELEN BROWN FAMILY FDN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BARBARA AND HELEN BROWN FAMILY FDN give?
THE BARBARA AND HELEN BROWN FAMILY FDN primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Illinois, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE BARBARA AND HELEN BROWN FAMILY FDN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BARBARA AND HELEN BROWN FAMILY FDN fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BARBARA AND HELEN BROWN FAMILY FDN make each year?
In 2024, THE BARBARA AND HELEN BROWN FAMILY FDN awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $156 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BARBARA AND HELEN BROWN FAMILY FDN fund recently?
In 2024, THE BARBARA AND HELEN BROWN FAMILY FDN awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL, INTERNATIONAL CRISIS AID INC, and LOVE THE LOU. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BARBARA AND HELEN BROWN FAMILY FDN?
THE BARBARA AND HELEN BROWN FAMILY FDN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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