THOMAS R BROWN FAMILY PRIVATE FOUNDATION
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2024 · Form 990PF · revenue $1.6M · expenses $3.5M · assets $45.6M
- EIN
- 55-0899701
- Address
- 1990 N KOLB RD, TUCSON, AZ 85715-4005
- Website
- BROWNFOUNDATIONS.ORG
- NTEE code
- T20
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- August 2005 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 2 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
2 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary B Bernal | CEO/SEC | 2013-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 5 |
| Sarah B Smallhouse | PRES/TREAS | 2013-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 3 |
People by year
2024 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY B BERNAL | CEO/SEC | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 5 |
| SARAH B SMALLHOUSE | PRES/TREAS | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2023 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY B BERNAL | CEO/SEC | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 5 |
| SARAH B SMALLHOUSE | PRES/TREAS | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2022 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY B BERNAL | CEO/SEC | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 5 |
| SARAH B SMALLHOUSE | PRES/TREAS | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2021 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY B BERNAL | CEO/SEC | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 5 |
| SARAH B SMALLHOUSE | PRES/TREAS | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2020 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY B BERNAL | CEO/SEC | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 5 |
| SARAH B SMALLHOUSE | PRES/TREAS | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2019 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary B Bernal | CEO/Sec | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 5 |
| Sarah B Smallhouse | Pres/Treas | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 3 |
2018 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary B Bernal | CEO/Sec | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 5 |
| Sarah B Smallhouse | Pres/Treas | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 3 |
2017 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary B Bernal | CEO/Sec | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 5 |
| Sarah B Smallhouse | Pres/Treas | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 3 |
2016 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary B Bernal | CEO/Sec | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 5 |
| Sarah B Smallhouse | Pres/Treas | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 3 |
2015 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary B Bernal | CEO/Sec | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 5 |
| Sarah B Smallhouse | Pres/Treas | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 3 |
2014 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary B Bernal | CEO/Sec | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 5 |
| Sarah B Smallhouse | Pres/Treas | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 3 |
2013 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary B Bernal | CEO/Sec | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 5 |
| Sarah B Smallhouse | Pres/Treas | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 3 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2024 · 1 contractor · $70K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERTA SCHORR | TUCSON, AZ | GRANTS DIRECTOR | $69,758 |
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 16 grants to organizations · $2.8M
Listed grants add up to $2,767,098; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $3,185,098. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2023 · 10 grants to organizations · $1.9M
Listed grants add up to $1,865,000; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $2,135,000. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2022 · 8 grants to organizations · $2.5M
2021 · 7 grants to organizations · $2.5M
2020 · 12 grants to organizations · $2.3M
2019 · 3 grants to organizations · $2.1M · 9 grants to individuals · $60K
2018 · 1 grant to organizations · $2.1M · 7 grants to individuals · $70K
2017 · 1 grant to organizations · $2.0M · 6 grants to individuals · $40K
2016 · 3 grants to organizations · $2.1M · 3 grants to individuals · $22K
2015 · 3 grants to organizations · $2.2M · 3 grants to individuals · $25K
2014 · 2 grants to organizations · $2.1M · 3 grants to individuals · $30K
2013 · 6 grants to organizations · $2.1M · 1 grant to individuals · $5K
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
No contributors are listed on Schedule B in the e-filed returns we have for this organization.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,578,850 | $3,477,964 | $45,601,566 | $44,871,250 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $966,772 | $2,382,642 | $45,444,832 | $45,142,847 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| -$462,422 | $2,679,706 | $44,060,144 | $44,022,241 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,723,742 | $2,814,639 | $49,291,664 | $49,254,284 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $581,860 | $2,502,936 | $48,165,569 | $48,111,653 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,188,901 | $2,367,160 | $44,348,505 | $44,318,484 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $823,452 | $2,404,214 | $39,630,533 | $39,589,910 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $750,980 | $2,243,757 | $44,452,638 | $44,420,123 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $186,332 | $2,261,782 | $41,306,676 | $41,276,610 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $278,027 | $2,440,927 | $41,221,688 | $41,183,408 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $481,213 | $2,352,867 | $43,893,608 | $43,863,044 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $811,717 | $2,375,356 | $43,862,357 | $43,814,805 | - | - | - | - | - |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- THOMAS R BROWN FOUNDATION Tucson, AZ · 2 people in common (Mary B Bernal, Sarah B Smallhouse)
- THOMAS R BROWN FAMILY FOUNDATION Tyler, TX · 2 people in common (Mary B Bernal, Sarah B Smallhouse)
- COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHERN ARIZONA Tucson, AZ · 1 person in common (Mary B Bernal)
- TUCSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DONOR DIRECTED FUND Tucson, AZ · 1 person in common (Mary B Bernal)
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLICK FAMILY FOUNDATION | AZ | T20 | $1,669,895 | $613,481 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| RSL FOUNDATION | AZ | T20 | $1,540,125 | $1,036,343 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE IBIS FOUNDATION | AZ | T20 | $1,550,460 | $1,756,040 | CO-TRUSTEE | $70,000 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LODESTAR PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION | AZ | T20 | $1,638,164 | $2,017,346 | Pres | $110,365 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| JW JOHNSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | AZ | T20 | $1,435,951 | $1,237,571 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ART STATE ARIZONA | AZ | T20 | $1,672,989 | $1,615,212 | Executive Director | $126,613 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SILVIO AND SALLY J INGUI CHARITABLE TRUST | AZ | T20 | $1,448,082 | $366,630 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| VICTOR W KRAMER CHARITABLE TR | AZ | T20 | $1,673,692 | $943,290 | TRUSTEE | $112,805 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THOMAS FAMILY FOUNDATION | GA | T20 | $1,548,098 | $731,991 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| BROWN FAMILY FOUNDATION | FL | T20 | $1,523,497 | $1,416,343 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| WILLIAMS FAMILY PRIVATE FOUNDATION | CA | T20 | $1,768,958 | $2,400,580 | CO-PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THOMAS A RODGERS JR FAMILY FOUNDATION | RI | T20 | $1,546,311 | $1,764,551 | PRES/DIR/SEC | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| PHILIP O GEIB PRIVATE FAMILY FOUNDATION | VA | T20 | $1,629,845 | $514,455 | CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| TEPAS FAMILY FOUNDATION | FL | T20 | $1,704,188 | $286,015 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| BATES FAMILY FOUNDATION | WA | T20 | $1,430,306 | $1,913,231 | TRUSTEE | $100,000 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| PROCTON FAMILY FOUNDATION | NC | T20 | $1,636,704 | $908,803 | PRESIDENT,TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THOMAS AND JANET MONTAG FAMILY FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $1,617,627 | $3,603,590 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| FITE FAMILY FOUNDATION | CA | T20 | $1,675,198 | $1,096,563 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| ROUX FAMILY FOUNDATION | MA | T20 | $1,589,276 | $3,470,484 | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| BIRD FAMILY FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $1,491,217 | $702,286 | CEO, PRESIDENT, & DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| PARO FAMILY FOUNDATION | FL | T20 | $1,774,808 | $257,782 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| BELTON FAMILY FOUNDATION | MN | T20 | $1,568,760 | $493,010 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| BENTON FAMILY FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $1,692,282 | $1,327,638 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE KILTS FAMILY FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $1,600,689 | $1,982,030 | VP/SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x |
| RATHER FAMILY FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $1,523,105 | $1,711,944 | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990PF · $3,477,964 spent · pay $0 · grants $3,185,098 · events $1,221
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $3,185,098 | 91.6% | |
| Fees: other professional | $149,515 | 4.3% | |
| Other expenses | $82,443 | 2.4% | |
| Taxes | $48,357 | 1.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $10,250 | 0.3% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $1,221 | 0.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,080 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $3,477,964 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $2,382,642 spent · pay $0 · grants $2,135,000 · events $2,139
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,135,000 | 89.6% | |
| Fees: other professional | $141,455 | 5.9% | |
| Taxes | $54,832 | 2.3% | |
| Other expenses | $38,271 | 1.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $9,350 | 0.4% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $2,139 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,595 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $2,382,642 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $2,679,706 spent · pay $0 · grants $2,483,274 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,483,274 | 92.7% | |
| Fees: other professional | $144,969 | 5.4% | |
| Taxes | $31,304 | 1.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $15,744 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $2,460 | 0.1% | |
| Other expenses | $1,955 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $2,679,706 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $2,814,639 spent · pay $0 · grants $2,540,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,540,000 | 90.2% | |
| Fees: other professional | $187,798 | 6.7% | |
| Taxes | $59,648 | 2.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $23,563 | 0.8% | |
| Other expenses | $3,630 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $2,814,639 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $2,502,936 spent · pay $0 · grants $2,265,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,265,000 | 90.5% | |
| Fees: other professional | $160,564 | 6.4% | |
| Taxes | $55,551 | 2.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $20,862 | 0.8% | |
| Other expenses | $959 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $2,502,936 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990PF · $2,367,160 spent · pay $0 · grants $2,120,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,120,000 | 89.6% | |
| Fees: other professional | $169,135 | 7.1% | |
| Taxes | $56,629 | 2.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $18,250 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: legal | $2,063 | 0.1% | |
| Other expenses | $1,083 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $2,367,160 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990PF · $2,404,214 spent · pay $0 · grants $2,170,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,170,000 | 90.3% | |
| Fees: other professional | $180,451 | 7.5% | |
| Taxes | $35,973 | 1.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $16,387 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $862 | 0.0% | |
| Other expenses | $541 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $2,404,214 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990PF · $2,243,757 spent · pay $0 · grants $2,050,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,050,000 | 91.4% | |
| Fees: other professional | $148,041 | 6.6% | |
| Taxes | $25,590 | 1.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $19,236 | 0.9% | |
| Other expenses | $805 | 0.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $85 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $2,243,757 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990PF · $2,261,782 spent · pay $0 · grants $2,100,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,100,000 | 92.8% | |
| Fees: other professional | $137,015 | 6.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $18,623 | 0.8% | |
| Taxes | $6,022 | 0.3% | |
| Other expenses | $122 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $2,261,782 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990PF · $2,440,927 spent · pay $0 · grants $2,240,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,240,000 | 91.8% | |
| Fees: other professional | $141,805 | 5.8% | |
| Taxes | $42,230 | 1.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $16,297 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $500 | 0.0% | |
| Other expenses | $95 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $2,440,927 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990PF · $2,352,867 spent · pay $0 · grants $2,140,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,140,000 | 91.0% | |
| Fees: other professional | $164,031 | 7.0% | |
| Taxes | $32,533 | 1.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $16,202 | 0.7% | |
| Other expenses | $101 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $2,352,867 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990PF · $2,375,356 spent · pay $0 · grants $2,140,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,140,000 | 90.1% | |
| Fees: other professional | $171,154 | 7.2% | |
| Taxes | $27,814 | 1.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $18,579 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: legal | $17,701 | 0.7% | |
| Other expenses | $108 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $2,375,356 | 100% |
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