L.P. Brown Foundation

OVERVIEW: The L.P. Brown Foundation supports a variety of organizations in the United States dedicated to marine and freshwater conservation.

IP TAKE: This funder has supported organizations involved in marine and freshwater conservation in the American West.

The foundation lacks transparency and accessibility, preferring to make grants under the radar, which purposefully restricts information about it’s grant strategies. Contact information is provided below.

PROFILE: Established in 2009 and based Boulder, Colorado, the L.P Brown Foundation maintains a low public profile, does not operate a website and does not employ a formal paid staff. According to tax filings, the foundation funds causes related to healthcare, marine and freshwater conservation and community based initiatives.

Grants for Environment and Marine and Freshwater

Although Brown Foundation grants can go as high as $125,000, the majority of grants range from $5,000 to $50,000. Conservation organizations receiving support from the foundation in the past include the Mesa County Land Conservancy, which received funding for its agricultural heritage, wildlife habitat and natural land conservation efforts; and the Center for Resource Conservation, which was awarded a grant in support of its natural resource conservation work. Recent grants have supported Oregon’s Wild Salmon Center, Pacific Environment and the Western Rivers Conservancy.

Important Grant Details:

This funder made approximately $1.4 million in grants in a recent year. According to tax filings, it does not appear that the foundation awards grants to a large number of organizations. The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. A mailing address and phone number are provided below.

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CONTACT:

L.P. Brown Foundation

505 Mountain View Road

Boulder, Colorado 80302

(303) 447-0546