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The H L Brown Family Foundation

Midland, Texas  ·  EIN 261223638  ·  Private foundation

The H L Brown Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Midland, Texas. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.4M in grants paid and $31.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 186 individual grants from this funder — $7.4M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$31.0M
Total assets
186
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The H L Brown Family Foundation funds

The H L Brown Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, health care, higher education.

Arts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, families.

childrenfamilies

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The H L Brown Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Texas
GENERAL SUPPORT
Austin, TX$550K2024
Nantucket Historical Assoc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Nantucket, MA$535K2024
Nantucket Historical Assoc (annual Fund)
GENERAL SUPPORT
Nantucket, MA$375K2023
The Fort Worth Zoo
GENERAL SUPPORT
Fort Worth, TX$200K2023
The Fort Worth Zoo
GENERAL SUPPORT
Fort Worth, TX$200K2024
The Fort Worth Zoo
GENERAL SUPPORT
Fort Worth, TX$200K2022
Midland Memorial Foundation (nicu)
GENERAL SUPPORT
Midland, TX$150K2022
Museum of the Sw (children's Museum)
GENERAL SUPPORT
Midland, TX$150K2023
University of Texas
GENERAL SUPPORT
Austin, TX$150K2023
Midland Memorial Fdn
FOR NICU
Midland, TX$125K2020
Mount Sinai Med Center
FOR ICAHN SCHOOLOF MEDICINE
New York, NY$125K2020
Museum of the Southwest
FOR GENERALOPERATIONS
Midland, TX$100K2020
The University of Texas at Austin
FOR ENERGYENGINEERING BLDG
Austin, TX$100K2020
The Ut Foundation
FOR SOUTHENDZONE PROJECT
Austin, TX$100K2020
Midland Education Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Midland, TX$100K2023

The H L Brown Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.4M
2022$1.9M
2023$2.0M
2024$2.1M

How to apply for funding from The H L Brown Family Foundation

The H L Brown Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The H L Brown Family Foundation

Does The H L Brown Family Foundation accept grant applications?
The H L Brown Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The H L Brown Family Foundation fund?
The H L Brown Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include University of Texas, Nantucket Historical Assoc, Nantucket Historical Assoc (annual Fund). Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The H L Brown Family Foundation give in grants?
The H L Brown Family Foundation reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.4M over 186 grants.
Where is The H L Brown Family Foundation located?
The H L Brown Family Foundation is based in Midland, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 261223638.
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About this profile. This page is built from The H L Brown Family Foundation'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 The H L Brown Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.