The Harry and Louise Brown Foundation concentrates almost all of its giving on conservative public policy organizations, with heavy, repeat support for a single state-level think tank and occasional grants to national policy groups. Its grants are primarily unrestricted general operating support, indicating a preference to fund organizational capacity rather than project-specific work. The foundation appears focused on influencing public affairs and policy through conservative research and advocacy at the state and national level.
The Harry and Louise Brown Foundation’s largest recent grants go to Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, including a $120,000 general-operations award in 2024 and additional $100,000 grants in 2024 and 2025. That recurring support points to a funder that backs policy organizations over time, with most of its dollars flowing to conservative public policy work. The foundation also supports national think tanks such as The Heritage Foundation and Woodson Center, usually with unrestricted operating support. Its recent grants show a pattern of organizational funding rather than project-only giving. General operations appears repeatedly across recipients, from policy research groups to churches, schools, and community-serving nonprofits. The foundation’s giving also reaches practical needs like construction, work-study, and local assistance, but those awards are smaller than its policy grants. With annual grants of $1,078,500 and assets of $6,893,903, the foundation’s recent activity suggests a steady, regional grantmaker with a strong preference for capacity funding. The recipient list includes Oklahoma-based institutions such as Salvation Army, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, and Casady School Foundation, alongside Washington, DC policy groups and Texas-based public policy organizations.
Public policy advocacy is the clearest theme in the foundation’s recent grants. It gave $120,000 to Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs for general operations, then followed with additional $100,000 grants for the same purpose in 2024 and 2025. National conservative research and advocacy groups also receive operating support. The Heritage Foundation was awarded $30,000 in 2024, plus $25,000 and $20,000 grants across 2024 and 2025, all for general operations. Woodson Center received $10,000 in 2024 and another $10,000 in 2025 for general operations. Beyond policy organizations, the foundation funds local institutions and service providers. First Baptist Church Lone Grove received $10,000 for construction, and Cristo Rey Foundation received $5,000 for a work study program. These awards show some variety in purpose while still leaning toward institutional support.
Typical grants are small to mid-sized, with a p25 of $2,000, a median of $2,500, and a p75 of $5,000. The recent list also shows repeated awards to the same recipients across multiple years, especially Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, The Heritage Foundation, Woodson Center, and Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. That repeat pattern fits a grantmaker that maintains ongoing organizational relationships. The foundation is classified as a Regular Funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Awards are usually unrestricted general operating support, with occasional project-specific or capital grants.
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Most grants fall between $2K and $5K, with a median of $3K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$3K
75th Percentile
$5K
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Highly concentrated giving: few, relatively large grants focused on a small set of grantees with repeated multi-grant support for one primary state think tank; funding is mainly unrestricted/general operations rather than project-specific.
Notable grantees: Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA), The Heritage Foundation
Grantmaking is regional, and recipients are overwhelmingly in the United States. Oklahoma City appears often among recipient locations, including nonprofits, churches, schools, and service organizations. Texas is the top state by grant count, and Texas-based recipients include Austin’s Texas Public Policy Foundation. Outside Oklahoma and Texas, recent grants also reached Washington, DC; Ardmore and Lone Grove, Oklahoma; Florissant, Colorado; and Merrifield, Virginia. The recipient-country distribution shows all listed grants going to US organizations.
Its most visible pattern is support for conservative public policy organizations. Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs received a $120,000 general-operations grant in 2024 and additional $100,000 grants in 2024 and 2025. The Heritage Foundation and Woodson Center also received repeated operating support.
General operating support dominates the recent list. Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, The Heritage Foundation, Woodson Center, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Salvation Army, and Casady School Foundation all received grants marked general operations, with a smaller number of construction or program-specific awards.
The foundation’s grant-size profile is modest: p25 is $2,000, median is $2,500, and p75 is $5,000. Recent awards include a few larger operating grants, but many grants cluster at or below $5,000.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, The Heritage Foundation, Woodson Center, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Salvation Army, and Casady School Foundation. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards.
The recipient-country distribution is entirely US-based in the data provided. Oklahoma City is a frequent recipient location, Texas is the top state by grant count, and other recipient cities include Washington, DC, Ardmore, Lone Grove, Florissant, and Merrifield.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKLAHOMA COUNCIL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| SAM THE I CAN MAN FOUNDATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| WOODSON CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| TEXAS PUBLIC POLICY FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| LAKE FORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | LAKE CITY, CO | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| PRISON FELLOWSHIP | MERRIFIELD, VA | $7,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION - DALLAS | DALLAS, TX | $7,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CHILDREN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION - OKC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $7,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CASADY SCHOOL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $6,750 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CRISTO REY NETWORK (OKC) | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| TULSA CLASSICAL ACADEMY | TULSA, OK | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| LAST FRONTIER COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| VAGABOND MISSIONS | PITTSBURGH, PA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH-SEWANEE | SEWANEE, TN | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| PROFESSIONAL OKLAHOMA EDUCATORS | NORMAN, OK | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| SALVATION ARMY | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CENTER OF FAMILY LOVE | OKARCHE, OK | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| POSITIVE TOMORROWS | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL OF BETHLEHEM FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| A CHANCE TO CHANGE FOUNDATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| COLORADO OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER | FLORISSANT, CO | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CASCIA HALL | TULSA, OK | $3,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| FRIENDS OF EL RENO CARNEGIE LIBRARY | EL RENO, OK | $3,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $3,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| OKLAHOMA FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES | EDMOND, OK | $3,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| COWETA FORCE | NEWNAN, GA | $3,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC PARISH - DALLAS | DALLAS, TX | $3,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| MY TOWN MIRACLES | COLLIERVILLE, TN | $3,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| FOCUS ON HOME | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $3,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CARPENTER'S BOAT SHOP | PEMAQUID, ME | $3,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION | TULSA, OK | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| REBUILDING TOGETHER OKC INC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| VIZAVANCE | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION | YUKON, OK | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF OKLAHOMA | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| OKC MUSEUM OF ART | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| DENVER URBAN DEBATE LEAGUE | DENVER, CO | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CITIZENS CARING FOR CHILDREN | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| NEW VIEW OKLAHOMA | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CITY RESCUE MISSION INC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CENTRAL OK HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| DALE ROGERS TRAINING CENTER | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS | TULSA, OK | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| HEARTS FOR HEARING FOUNDATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| BETHEL FOUNDATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $1,750 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION | CHICAGO, IL | $1,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| LAKE FORK VALLEY CONSERVANCY | LAKE CITY, CO | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| COLORADO VILLAGE COLLABORATIVE | DENVER, CO | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| EPILEPSY FOUNDATION | BOWIE, MD | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
OKLAHOMA COUNCIL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
$100,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
SAM THE I CAN MAN FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
WOODSON CENTER
$10,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
TEXAS PUBLIC POLICY FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
LAKE FORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
PRISON FELLOWSHIP
$7,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION - DALLAS
$7,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
CHILDREN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION - OKC
$7,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
CASADY SCHOOL
$6,750GENERAL OPERATIONS
CRISTO REY NETWORK (OKC)
$5,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
TULSA CLASSICAL ACADEMY
$5,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
LAST FRONTIER COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
$5,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
VAGABOND MISSIONS
$5,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH-SEWANEE
$5,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
PROFESSIONAL OKLAHOMA EDUCATORS
$5,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
SALVATION ARMY
$5,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
CENTER OF FAMILY LOVE
$5,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
POSITIVE TOMORROWS
$5,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL OF BETHLEHEM FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
A CHANCE TO CHANGE FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
COLORADO OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER
$5,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
CASCIA HALL
$3,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
FRIENDS OF EL RENO CARNEGIE LIBRARY
$3,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL
$3,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
OKLAHOMA FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
$3,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
COWETA FORCE
$3,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC PARISH - DALLAS
$3,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
MY TOWN MIRACLES
$3,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
FOCUS ON HOME
$3,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
CARPENTER'S BOAT SHOP
$3,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION
$2,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
REBUILDING TOGETHER OKC INC
$2,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
VIZAVANCE
$2,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
$2,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF OKLAHOMA
$2,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
OKC MUSEUM OF ART
$2,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
DENVER URBAN DEBATE LEAGUE
$2,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
CITIZENS CARING FOR CHILDREN
$2,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
NEW VIEW OKLAHOMA
$2,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
CITY RESCUE MISSION INC
$2,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
CENTRAL OK HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$2,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
DALE ROGERS TRAINING CENTER
$2,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
$2,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
HEARTS FOR HEARING FOUNDATION
$2,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
BETHEL FOUNDATION
$1,750GENERAL OPERATIONS
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
$1,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
LAKE FORK VALLEY CONSERVANCY
$1,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
COLORADO VILLAGE COLLABORATIVE
$1,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
$1,000GENERAL OPERATIONS