Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Ed/asst Secretary Board Secretary Above 90th percentile | $423k $441k |
Cfo/treasurer Board Treasurer Above 90th percentile | $308k $321k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 11 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at The Brown Foundation Inc equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$84.3M
Itemized grants
222
Median grant
$50k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | Study Group and Matching Grant Programs | $11M |
| Harris Health Strategic Fund | Bellaire, TX | Investing in a Healthier Harris County | $10M |
| Precinct4Forward | Houston, TX | Burnett Bayland Park Improvements | $7.5M |
| YES Prep Public Schools | Houston, TX | The Power of YES | $7M |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | 10-year plan (Phase I) | $6M |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Houston, TX | Houston Charter Seed Fund | $5M |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | Brown Hall of Entomology ($2,850,000) and Youth Education Support ($150,000) | $3M |
| Coalition for the Homeless of HoustonHarris County | Houston, TX | Achieving Equilibrium ($1,500,000) and Operating Support ($75,000) | $1.6M |
| Thrive With Autism Foundation | Magnolia, TX | Campaign of Hope | $1.6M |
| DePelchin Children's Center | Houston, TX | Community Based Care | $1.5M |
| Houston Parks Board | Houston, TX | Pasadena Vince Bayou Greenway Implementation | $1.5M |
| Emancipation Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | Emancipation Park Capital Campaign | $1M |
| Good Reason Houston | Houston, TX | HISD Fund | $1M |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | MFAH Operating Support ($900,000) and Ruth K Shartle Lecture Series ($29,500) | $930k |
| Children's Museum Inc | Houston, TX | Strengthening Our Core: 0-PreK Exhibit, Programs, and Partnerships; Operating Support | $875k |
| Houston Ballet Foundation | Houston, TX | Operating Support | $850k |
| Houston Grand Opera Association Inc | Houston, TX | Operating Support | $850k |
| Houston Symphony Society | Houston, TX | Operating Support | $850k |
| Menil Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | Operating Support | $800k |
| The Westview School Inc | Houston, TX | Capital Campaign ($750,000) and Operating Support ($50,000) | $800k |
| Annunciation Orthodox School | Houston, TX | Light the Way Capital Campaign | $750k |
| Contemporary Arts Museum Houston | Houston, TX | Rebirth in Action: Phase 2 | $750k |
| Georgia O'Keeffe Museum | Santa Fe, NM | The New O'Keeffe | $750k |
| Teach For America Houston | Houston, TX | Operating Support | $650k |
| Alley Theatre | Houston, TX | Operating Support | $500k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1B+), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about The Brown Foundation Inc
What does the Board Secretary of The Brown Foundation Inc earn?
In 2024, the Board Secretary of The Brown Foundation Inc received $423,001 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Secretary roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Secretary pay at The Brown Foundation Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, the 2024 pay of the Board Secretary at The Brown Foundation Inc falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at The Brown Foundation Inc equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are The Brown Foundation Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, The Brown Foundation Inc reported $145.9M in total revenue and $92.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1B+), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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