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The Brown Foundation, Inc. (TX)
The Brown Foundation, Inc. was established in July 1951 by Herman and Margarett Root Brown and George R. and Alice Pratt Brown.
The mission of the Brown Foundation is to distribute funds for public charitable purposes, principally for support, encouragement and assistance to education, the arts and community service.
The foundation focuses on the field of public education at the primary and secondary levels. It also focuses on supporting non-traditional and innovative approaches which are designed to improve public education primarily within the State of Texas.
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www.brownfoundation.org
The mission of the Brown Foundation is to distribute funds for public charitable purposes, principally for support, encouragement and assistance to education, the arts and community service.
The foundation focuses on the field of public education at the primary and secondary levels. It also focuses on supporting non-traditional and innovative approaches which are designed to improve public education primarily within the State of Texas.
Web Address
www.brownfoundation.org
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Recent News from Brown Foundation
Outstanding high school seniors in Kalamazoo County to be recognized
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Brown Foundation
The Excellence in Education program is supported by a permanent endowment at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Funding for the endowment was raised through the leadership of the Monroe-Brown...more
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Brown Foundation
The Excellence in Education program is supported by a permanent endowment at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Funding for the endowment was raised through the leadership of the Monroe-Brown...more
K-12 National Forum 2018 Plenary Session Recaps
Foundation: Brown Foundation
Hyde discussed how he became involved with K-12 philanthropy upon realizing the abysmal lack of proficiency among students in Tennessee, calling access to a quality education, “a fundamental civil...more
Foundation: Brown Foundation
Hyde discussed how he became involved with K-12 philanthropy upon realizing the abysmal lack of proficiency among students in Tennessee, calling access to a quality education, “a fundamental civil...more
Why the James Graham Brown Foundation gave $500000 to a local media outlet
Foundation: Brown Foundation
Insider Louisville announced in November that it would become a nonprofit, saying the change was part of a "nascent movement" of news organizations across the country becoming supported by...more
Foundation: Brown Foundation
Insider Louisville announced in November that it would become a nonprofit, saying the change was part of a "nascent movement" of news organizations across the country becoming supported by...more
Local foundation names new executive director
Foundation: Brown Foundation
The Brown Foundation Inc., a Houston philanthropic trust that participates in a variety of local civic projects, has named a new leader. Ann Ziker will be the foundation's executive director...more
Foundation: Brown Foundation
The Brown Foundation Inc., a Houston philanthropic trust that participates in a variety of local civic projects, has named a new leader. Ann Ziker will be the foundation's executive director...more
High 5 4 Kids: Watson Brown Foundation
Foundation: Brown Foundation
Thanks to these high schoolers on the Watson Brown Foundation Junior Board, this landmark received a new roof. "I've loved funding all the things, because it's real stuff," said Holland...more
Foundation: Brown Foundation
Thanks to these high schoolers on the Watson Brown Foundation Junior Board, this landmark received a new roof. "I've loved funding all the things, because it's real stuff," said Holland...more
Shopko Foundation supports area projects
Foundation: Ripley County Community Foundation, Brown Foundation
Area community grant recipients were Batesville Area Resource Center, community event; Batesville Mayor's Youth Council, Backpack Brigade; Margaret Mary Health Foundation, Destination Unknown Gala;...more
Foundation: Ripley County Community Foundation, Brown Foundation
Area community grant recipients were Batesville Area Resource Center, community event; Batesville Mayor's Youth Council, Backpack Brigade; Margaret Mary Health Foundation, Destination Unknown Gala;...more
Fund for Louisville awards grants to 28 non-profits
Foundation: Brown Foundation, Community Foundation of Louisville
The Community Foundation of Louisville is recognizing the important work of local non-profit groups. A ceremony was held Monday afternoon at the Americana Community Center. Advertisement. The...more
Foundation: Brown Foundation, Community Foundation of Louisville
The Community Foundation of Louisville is recognizing the important work of local non-profit groups. A ceremony was held Monday afternoon at the Americana Community Center. Advertisement. The...more
Fund for Louisville awards more than $460000 to 28 local organizations
Foundation: Brown Foundation, Community Foundation of Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 22, 2018) – The Community Foundation of Louisville (CFL), in partnership with the Lift a Life Foundation, the James Graham Brown Foundation and CFL donors, including William...more
Foundation: Brown Foundation, Community Foundation of Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 22, 2018) – The Community Foundation of Louisville (CFL), in partnership with the Lift a Life Foundation, the James Graham Brown Foundation and CFL donors, including William...more
Junior board accpeting grant applications
Foundation: Brown Foundation
Grants range from $500 to $10,000. The Junior Board was formed in 2000 and is comprised of students from area schools. It was honored in 2011 with the Augusta Arts Council Patron's Award. To date,...more
Foundation: Brown Foundation
Grants range from $500 to $10,000. The Junior Board was formed in 2000 and is comprised of students from area schools. It was honored in 2011 with the Augusta Arts Council Patron's Award. To date,...more
PCYS receives Federal Department of Health and Human Services grant
Foundation: Sarkeys Foundation, Brown Foundation
Payne County Youth Services recently received a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services, Youth Services Division, for $1 million, to run over a five-year period. PCYS has operated a...more
Foundation: Sarkeys Foundation, Brown Foundation
Payne County Youth Services recently received a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services, Youth Services Division, for $1 million, to run over a five-year period. PCYS has operated a...more
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Students, Skateboarding and Social Enterprise
To address the ongoing issue of student dropouts, Toronto District School Board (TDSB) teacher Craig Morrison started a school-business program called the Oasis Skateboard Factory (OSF) to help keep teens stay in school.