AI Summary
The Brownell Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $456.8K in grants paid to 27 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

DES MOINES METRO OPERA INC
$475K
15%
FPC ACTION FOUNDATION
$207.2K
7%
INDELIBLE HOUSING INC
$200K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$22.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Brownell Family Foundation?
No. Brownell Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Brownell Family Foundation give?
Brownell Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Georgia, and South Carolina. 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 Brownell Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Brownell Family Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Brownell Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Brownell Family Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $457 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Brownell Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Brownell Family Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include DES MOINES METRO OPERA INC, FPC ACTION FOUNDATION, and INDELIBLE HOUSING INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Brownell Family Foundation?
Brownell Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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