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THOMAS R BROWN FOUNDATION
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 460512598 · Form 990PF · FY2022 · NTEE V22 · Social Science · Micro (<$100K) · brownfoundations.com
revenue
$29K
expenses
$400K
net assets
$2.0M
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

The Thomas R. Brown Foundations support education, economic literacy, and civic leadership in Arizona, inspired by the legacy of Thomas R. Brown, founder of Burr-Brown Corporation. The foundation focuses on long-term, data-driven initiatives that promote self-determination, productivity, and quality of life for Arizonans. It funds endowed academic positions, teacher training, STEM education, and leadership development programs, primarily in southern Arizona.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona Assurance Program
Provides scholarships to first-generation college students at the University of Arizona
Center of Excellence in Applied Technology
Funds facilities and programs at Pima Community College for workforce training in applied technology
Econiful
Supports K-12 economic and financial literacy education across Arizona
Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Academy
Develops next-generation leaders for Arizona government through leadership training and fellowship programs
University of Arizona Endowed Chairs and Professors
Supports seven endowed professorships in science, engineering, business, and optics at the University of Arizona to advance research and education
University of Arizona Office of Economic Education
Provides professional development for K-12 teachers in economic principles
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Youth Financial Literacy Education 2 activities
    • Builds capacity of K-12 educators in economic education
      Established the University of Arizona Office of Economic Education and Econiful to deliver professional development programs for K-12 teachers in economic principles.
    • K-12 Teacher Professional Development in Economics
      Established the University of Arizona Office of Economic Education and Econiful to provide professional development in economic principles to K-12 teachers.
  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 2 activities
    • Civic Leadership Development
      Supports the Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Academy, a program designed to develop state leaders in Arizona government.
    • Develops civic leadership capacity in Arizona
      Supports the Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Academy, a program designed to develop leadership skills among individuals serving in Arizona government.
  • Discipline-Specific Student Scholarships & Internships 2 activities
    • Endowed University Chairs and Professorships
      Endows and supports seven professorships and distinguished chairs at the University of Arizona across various fields including biomedical engineering, management and technology, geosciences, integrative science, electrical and computer engineering, and optical sciences.
    • Endows professorships at the University of Arizona
      Supports seven endowed chairs at the University of Arizona in fields including biomedical engineering, management and technology, geosciences, integrative science, electrical and computer engineering, optical sciences, and leadership roles in key academic departments.
  • Fiscal Sponsorship & Administrative Back-Office Support 2 activities
    • Grantmaking to 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
      Provides grants exclusively to organizations that are legally incorporated and recognized by the IRS as 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
    • Restricts grantmaking to IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
      Provides grants exclusively to organizations that are legally incorporated and recognized by the IRS as 501(c)(3) nonprofits, ensuring compliance with federal charitable giving standards.
  • Family Support and Resource Referral Services 1 activity
    • Nonprofit Consolidation Facilitation
      Facilitated the creation of Literacy Connects, which united five Tucson literacy nonprofits into a single entity.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Community College Program Support
      Provided grants to Pima Community College to support the Center of Excellence in Applied Technology and fund facilities and equipment for healthcare training programs.
    • Facilitates nonprofit collaboration and literacy initiatives
      Played a foundational role in creating Literacy Connects, which unified five Tucson-based literacy nonprofits to expand adult and family literacy services.
    • Funds equipment and facilities for career and technical education programs
      Provides grants to Pima Community College to support the Center of Excellence in Applied Technology and funds healthcare training facilities and equipment; also supports industrial technology equipment at Pima JTED.
    • Grants support for K-12 STEM education and learning innovation
      Provides grants to support innovative K-12 STEM learning initiatives, aiming to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math education at the primary and secondary levels.
    • K-12 STEM Learning Grants
      Provides grants to support innovative K-12 STEM learning initiatives.
    • Provides scholarships and graduate fellowships through endowments
      Offers endowment-funded scholarships and graduate fellowships, including support for first-generation college students via the Arizona Assurance Program at the University of Arizona and industrial technology programs at Pima JTED.
    • Scholarship and Fellowship Endowments
      Provides endowments to support scholarships and graduate fellowships, including the Arizona Assurance Program at the University of Arizona for first-generation college students, and scholarships for industrial technology programs at Pima JTED.
financials · form 990PF · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$29K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$82K288%
Other revenue$-54K
expenses
Total expenses$400K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$21K
balance sheet
Total assets$1.99M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$1.97M
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -98.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 2
  • BARBARA GRAY — TRUSTEE
  • DAN JANES — TRUSTEE
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Partner — Partnered to facilitate the creation of Literacy Connects.
  • Econiful Partner — Established this organization to provide professional development to K-12 teachers.
  • Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Academy Partner — Supports this program designed to develop state leaders in Arizona government.
  • Literacy Connects Partner — Facilitated the creation of this organization by uniting five Tucson literacy nonprofits.
  • Page Burr Partner — Co-founder of Burr-Brown Research Corporation with Tom Brown.
  • Peter Likins Partner — Former President of the University of Arizona, who introduced Thomas R. Brown at an awards event and provided a quote about him.
  • Pima Community College Partner — Provided grants to support the Center of Excellence in Applied Technology and fund healthcare training programs.
  • Pima JTED Partner — Supports scholarships and equipment for industrial technology programs at this regional public career and technical education district.
  • Texas Instruments Partner — Acquired Burr-Brown in 2000 and continues to maintain design and test functions in Tucson.
  • Tom Troup Partner — Close friend and Vice Chairman of Burr-Brown, who moved to Tucson to support Tom Brown.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Endowed seven professorships and supports the Arizona Assurance Program at the university.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Supports endowed chairs and professorships at the university.
  • University of Arizona Office of Economic Education Partner — Established this office to provide professional development to K-12 teachers.