Grants

The Brown Foundation, Inc. has distributed more than $1.7 billion in grants in Houston and across the state of Texas over its nearly 70-year history. Since inception, the Foundation has helped to build and sustain institutions that make Houston a world-class city, from leading educational institutions to renowned medical facilities to a vibrant arts ecosystem. Our mission today continues the vision set forth by the founders.

GRANTS MADE SINCE INCEPTION

Throughout our history, The Brown Foundation, Inc. has placed highest priority on grants to education and the arts, with nearly $1.3 billion distributed in these program areas since our founding in 1951.

Human Services

$145,896,571

GRANTS MADE IN MOST FISCAL YEAR

In our Fiscal Year 2021, the Foundation distributed more than $79 million in grants to over 260 unique nonprofit organizations.

31%

Arts & Culture

$21,722,783

TOTAL GRANTS MADE EACH YEAR

The Brown Foundation’s investment strategy has achieved sustained growth, enabling us to increase the grant funds distributed to the community over time. We also commit to a lean cost structure to maximize funds dedicated to our mission. Together, these strategies have allowed the Foundation’s grantmaking capacity to grow significantly over time.