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    James A and Martha R Brown Charitable Foundation Inc

    Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024
    Lexington, KYEIN 830744635 Website

    Annual Giving

    $1.8M-59% YoY

    Grants

    12

    Median Grant

    $72K

    Organizations Funded

    14

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    The James A. and Martha R. Brown Charitable Foundation empowers organizations and institutions that provide cultural, educational and civic improvement opportunities for the enhancement of community well-being.

    Focus Areas

    public library construction and library serviceshigher education scholarshipsmusic education and youth orchestrascommunity media and radioagricultural education (FFA)economic developmenthospital and healthcare equipmentadaptive sports and recreation for people with disabilities

    Grant Types

    capital construction and facility improvementequipment grantsscholarshipsprogrammatic/operating grantsmatching grantsaccessibility/home modification grantsvehicle/transportation grants

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024-59%

    $1.8M

    Grants

    12

    Median

    $72K

    States

    2

    2023+1226%

    $4.4M

    Grants

    13

    Median

    $53K

    States

    1

    2022

    $335K

    Grants

    3

    Median

    $25K

    States

    1

    Grant Size Distribution

    $72K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $100

    Smallest

    $30K

    25th Pctile

    $113K

    75th Pctile

    $1.0M

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $30K and $113K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $1.0M

    2024

    Georgetown College

    KY · Capital Improvements

    $200K

    2024

    Lexington Community Radio dba RadioLEX

    KY · EquipmentUpgrade

    $150K

    2024

    CynthianaHarrison County Economic Development Authority Inc

    KY · Economic Development

    $100K

    2024

    Harrison Memorial Hospital

    KY · Equipment

    $98K

    2024

    The Bridge Adaptive Sports & Recreation

    OH · Cincinnati AdaptiveAthletics Project

    Geographic Focus

    KY
    $1.7M11 grants
    OH
    $98K1 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $38.6M
    $1.8M(4.7%)
    2023
    $36.5M
    $4.4M(12.2%)
    2022
    $37.9M
    $335K(0.9%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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