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James Graham Brown Foundation Inc

Louisville, Kentucky  ·  EIN 610724060  ·  Private foundation

James Graham Brown Foundation Inc is a Kentucky-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $18.1M in annual giving against $374.6M in assets. This page documents the 264 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for James Graham Brown Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$18.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$374.6M
Total assets
264
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What James Graham Brown Foundation Inc funds

James Graham Brown Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & LiteracyMental Health

Populations it has supported include families, homeless population, rural communities, youth pop.

familieshomeless populationrural communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for James Graham Brown Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Statement Attached
SEE ATTACHED
Louisville, KY$14.9M2017
Louisville Urban League
SPORTS AND LEARNING COMPLEX
Louisville, KY$1.5M2020
University of Louisville
CO-IMMUNITY PROJECT
Louisville, KY$1.5M2020
Rita June Foundation
BEZOS ACADEMIES LOUISVILLE
Louisville, KY$1.5M2024
Centre College
2023 BROWN FELLOWS PROGRAM
Danville, KY$1.1M2023
Kentucky Derby Museum
"THE GREATEST RACE" 2025 FILM UPDATE AND LIGHTING ENHANCEMENT
Louisville, KY$1.0M2024
Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
DRIVING TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
Frankfort, KY$1.0M2024
Berea College
BUILDING A TECHNOLOGY FUTURE LIKE NO OTHER
Berea, KY$1.0M2022
Wellspring Inc
AFFORDABLE, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS ADULTS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS
Louisville, KY$1.0M2022
Community Foundation of Louisville Inc
COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND
Louisville, KY$1.0M2020
Centre College
2022 BROWN FELLOWS PROGRAM
Danville, KY$899K2022
Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises
PATHWAY TO OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESILIENT EKY
Berea, KY$881K2024
University of Louisville Foundation
ENHANCING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH PEER ENGAGEMENT IN HIGH-IMPACT COURSES.
Louisville, KY$815K2022
Metro United Way
BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE THROUGH DATA, COORDINATION, AND ADVOCACY
Louisville, KY$800K2020
University of Louisville Foundation
ENHANCING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH PEER ENGAGEMENT IN HIGH-IMPACT COURSES
Louisville, KY$792K2023

James Graham Brown Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$14.9M
2020$18.1M
2022$16.1M
2023$12.6M
2024$14.9M

How to apply for funding from James Graham Brown Foundation Inc

From James Graham Brown Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“SEE "FOR GRANTSEEKERS" SECTION ON JGBF.ORG”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at jgbf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about James Graham Brown Foundation Inc

Does James Graham Brown Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — James Graham Brown Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does James Graham Brown Foundation Inc fund?
James Graham Brown Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include See Statement Attached, Louisville Urban League, University of Louisville. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does James Graham Brown Foundation Inc give in grants?
James Graham Brown Foundation Inc reported $18.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $76.6M over 264 grants.
Where is James Graham Brown Foundation Inc located?
James Graham Brown Foundation Inc is based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 610724060.
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About this profile. This page is built from James Graham Brown Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with James Graham Brown Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.