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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Recent News from Brown Foundation


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

The story behind Doug Baldwin's heartfelt letter that was read aloud at this Seahawk fan's funeral

Since 2011, the foundation has given grants to more than 60 individuals and organizations. ... 14, at the urging of Paschall, the foundation cut a $25,000 check to the Seahawks' players fund, which...more

Seahawks' Doug Baldwin's heartfelt thank-you letter will not be forgotten
Foundation: Marin Community Foundation, Brown Foundation

Checks from our foundation come from the Marin Community Foundation (MCF) and in the body of their letter they mention KABF (Kelly Ann Brown Foundation). Many don't get that and thank the President...more

Monday Business Briefing: Foundations bolster Bellarmine's career readiness program; $24M IT ...
Foundation: Brown Foundation

Grants from the James Graham Brown Foundation and the Ogle Foundation will help Bellarmine University start career readiness programs and expand its internship guarantee, the university announced...more

Bayou City's philanthropic legacy
Foundation: Brown Foundation, Houston Endowment

"Hello, Trees! A Walking Serenade," by the Montreal design studio Daily tous les jours, debuts at Discovery Green's Brown Foundation...more

Otis & Rosie Brown Foundation gives back
Foundation: Brown Foundation

Otis and Rosie Brown Foundation recognizes extraordinary people. Craft Hope received a grant. Its executive director, Jade Laswell, started as...more

Retired econ professor's website continues to help students succeed
Foundation: Brown Foundation

The Thomas R. Brown Foundation gives millions of dollars to the UA community ... According to the foundation, grants are given to projects that...more

A Low-Profile Funder Gives New Attention to Race and Community Violence
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Brown Foundation, Joyce Foundation

While Kenan is a less familiar name in philanthropy, keeping a low profile, it's another funder with a keen interest in addressing community...more

With a little help from my friends - Community center group shows off improvements
Foundation: Brown Foundation

The work was made possible by private donations and support from the Stillwater Community Foundation and the Alene Brown Foundation, Friends...more

Two major local donors to pay $2M toward U of L Foundation audit
Foundation: Brown Foundation

The letter stated the Brown Foundation had given over $72 million in grants to U of L and its affiliates since 1955. The C. E. and S. Foundation...more



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