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The Brown Foundation, operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on a relationship-based grantmaking approach and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $115.8K across 42 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CHILDREN'S TUMOR FOUNDATION
New York, NY
$36K
5%
SCULPTURE AT THE RIVER MARKET INC
Little Rock, AR
$25K
4%
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOUNDATION INC
Fayetteville, AR
$13K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
71
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BROWN FOUNDATION C/O FRED I BROWN III?
No. BROWN FOUNDATION C/O FRED I BROWN III does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BROWN FOUNDATION C/O FRED I BROWN III give?
BROWN FOUNDATION C/O FRED I BROWN III primarily gives to organizations located in Arkansas, New York, and Texas. 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 BROWN FOUNDATION C/O FRED I BROWN III’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BROWN FOUNDATION C/O FRED I BROWN III fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BROWN FOUNDATION C/O FRED I BROWN III make each year?
In 2024, BROWN FOUNDATION C/O FRED I BROWN III awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $116 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BROWN FOUNDATION C/O FRED I BROWN III fund recently?
In 2024, BROWN FOUNDATION C/O FRED I BROWN III awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CHILDREN'S TUMOR FOUNDATION, SCULPTURE AT THE RIVER MARKET INC, and UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BROWN FOUNDATION C/O FRED I BROWN III?
BROWN FOUNDATION C/O FRED I BROWN III does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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