THE OWSLEY BROWN III PHILANTHROPIC FOUND
Louisville, KY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
27-4432014
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Fund is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Kentucky, California, and Iowa, having distributed a total of $2.7 million across 197 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF ART DESIGN
$1.8M
10%
PARKS ALLIANCE OF LOUISVILLE INC
$1.3M
7%

TSOKNYI HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION
$834.5K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
95
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE OWSLEY BROWN III PHILANTHROPIC FOUND?
No. THE OWSLEY BROWN III PHILANTHROPIC FOUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE OWSLEY BROWN III PHILANTHROPIC FOUND give?
THE OWSLEY BROWN III PHILANTHROPIC FOUND primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky, California, and Iowa. 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 OWSLEY BROWN III PHILANTHROPIC FOUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE OWSLEY BROWN III PHILANTHROPIC FOUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE OWSLEY BROWN III PHILANTHROPIC FOUND make each year?
In 2024, THE OWSLEY BROWN III PHILANTHROPIC FOUND awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $2.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE OWSLEY BROWN III PHILANTHROPIC FOUND fund recently?
In 2024, THE OWSLEY BROWN III PHILANTHROPIC FOUND awarded grants to about 200 grantees. Recent grantees include KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF ART DESIGN, PARKS ALLIANCE OF LOUISVILLE INC, and TSOKNYI HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE OWSLEY BROWN III PHILANTHROPIC FOUND?
THE OWSLEY BROWN III PHILANTHROPIC FOUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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