EIN 46-2022174

Stephen and Laurel Brown Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Stephen and Laurel Brown Foundation is a private foundation located in Madison, WI. Its purpose is to provide and operate a Christian retreat and leadership center at Dottie's Ranch, 4136 Rutland Dunn Townline Road, Oregon, WI.
Total revenues
$2,994,327
2022
Total expenses
$1,890,017
2022
Total assets
$7,839,124
2022
Num. employees
8
2022

Program areas at Stephen and Laurel Brown Foundation

Dottie's ranch at 4136 rutland dunn townline road, Oregon, wi - provide and operate a christian retreat and leadership center where educational sessions are held, christian groups hold meetings, and visiting christian speakers, leaders, church-workers or missionaries can be housed on a temporary basis while they are in the madison, Wisconsin area. Dottie's ranch hosted over 55 retreats or events during 2022.
Upper house at 365 east campus mall, madison, wi provide and operate ministry space dedicated to sharing the gospel message of jesus christ to the university of wisconsin-madison campus and surrounding community including presentations and classes related to christianity open to the public, and hosting meetings of blackhawk church, campus ministries, and other non-profit organizations and churches. Total upper house guests/event attendees during 2022 was 31,262.
Helping the american church engage science / templeton grant / higher pursuits project - a new endeavor to engage the history, ideals, and values that shape the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom and human flourishing in the contemporary university accomplished through a multi-platform approach that includes learning cohorts, conferences, coaching and publications in a variety of media.
Rental income from dottie's ranch and upper house help the Foundation
Accomplish its exempt purposes of providing a retreat and leadership
Center and ministry space to educate and share the gospel message of
Jesus christ by defraying the cost of these activities.
Other revenue from upper house from program services, book and ticket
Sales help the Foundation accomplish its exempt purpose by defraying
The cost of providing these activities.

Grants made by Stephen and Laurel Brown Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Collaboration ProjectTo Foster Collaboration Between Churches for the Good of the City and the Flourishing of Every Person.$16,000
Science for the ChurchSupport To Strengthen the Church By Engaging Science.$5,000
Chesterton HouseCreate An Interview Format Podcast Featuring Leading Academics Who Can Speak Wisely and Winsomely on Science and Religion.$500
...and 5 more grants made

Who funds Stephen and Laurel Brown Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
John Templeton FoundationExpanding the Impact of Science for the Church$26,139
John Templeton FoundationLeveraging Christian Study Centers for A Flourishing World$23,400

Personnel at Stephen and Laurel Brown Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
John R TerrillExecutive Director$210,053
Eric CarlssonFellows Program Director
Melissa ShackelfordDirector of Program$71,217
Daniel JohnsonDirector of Technology and Campus Ministry Engagement / Director of Technolo / Operations and Communications Lead$86,967
Jean CollinsDirector of Administration$78,298
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Stephen and Laurel Brown Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,926,366
Investment income and dividends$1,301
Net rental income$52,783
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$13,877
Total revenues$2,994,327

Form 990s for Stephen and Laurel Brown Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990PFView PDF
2021-122022-11-14990PFView PDF
2020-122021-11-15990PFView PDF
2019-122021-06-15990PFView PDF
2018-122019-12-12990PFView PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s

Organizations like Stephen and Laurel Brown Foundation

OrganizationLocationRevenue
D L Dykes Jr FoundationJackson, MS$1,115,562
Good News Foundation of Central New YorkUtica, NY$1,082,850
Salvation Poem FoundationSparta, WI$14,289,138
Life EquipDebary, FL$752,818
Grace and Truth Evangelistic AssociationSusquehanna, PA$1,411,089
Grace Farms FoundationNew Canaan, CT$13,911,879
Music Serving the Word MinistriesScottsdale, AZ$2,970,388
Pine Creek CampGore, VA$983,142
Catholic Laity and Clergy for RenewalCasper, WY$1,673,228
Oak Spring Garden Foundation (OSGF)Upperville, VA$5,436,061
Data update history
January 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
January 7, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $26,139 from John Templeton Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
June 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate operating foundationsCharities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianProvides grantsPartially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
365 E Campus Mall Suite 200
Madison, WI 53715
Metro area
Madison, WI
Website URL
upperhouse.org/ 
Phone
(608) 237-2929
IRS details
EIN
46-2022174
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
Free account sign-up

Want updates when Stephen and Laurel Brown Foundation has new information, or want to find more organizations like Stephen and Laurel Brown Foundation?

Create free Cause IQ account