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Brown Tassell Foundation

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 2006
  • EIN: 20-4012877

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Independent Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$157k (2024)

Expenses
$270k (2024)

Total Assets
$2.77M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$157,185
Expenses
$269,688
Net Income
-$112,503
Net Assets
$2,767,607
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $800
0.5%
Interest Revenue $14,682
9.3%
Dividends $71,180
45.3%
Sales of Assets $70,523
44.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $231,500
85.8%
Compensation of Officers* $2,000
0.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,767,607
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,767,607
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carolyn Tassell Brown (President) $500 $0
Mark A Brown (Trustee) $500 $0
Donald E Tassell (Trustee) $500 $0
Robert Tassell (Trustee) $500 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Jan. 31, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$63,241
Expenses
$258,542
Net Income
-$195,301
Net Assets
$2,880,110
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $9,363
14.8%
Dividends $68,708
> 100%
Sales of Assets -$14,830
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $220,000
85.1%
Compensation of Officers* $3,200
1.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,880,110
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,880,110
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carolyn Tassell Brown (President) $800 $0
Mark A Brown (Trustee) $800 $0
Donald E Tassell (Trustee) $800 $0
Robert Tassell (Trustee) $800 $0
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990-PF
Filed on March 19, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$55,864
Expenses
$233,016
Net Income
-$177,152
Net Assets
$3,075,411
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $10,224
18.3%
Dividends $67,571
> 100%
Sales of Assets -$21,931
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $203,000
87.1%
Compensation of Officers* $1,600
0.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,075,411
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,075,411
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carolyn Tassell Brown (President) $400 $0
Mark A Brown (Trustee) $400 $0
Donald E Tassell (Trustee) $400 $0
Robert Tassell (Trustee) $400 $0
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990-PF
Filed on March 31, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$107,451
Expenses
$210,094
Net Income
-$102,643
Net Assets
$3,252,563
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $13,255
12.3%
Dividends $87,494
81.4%
Sales of Assets $6,702
6.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $197,000
93.8%
Compensation of Officers* $1,600
0.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,252,563
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,252,563
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carolyn Tassell Brown (President) $400 $0
Mark A Brown (Trustee) $400 $0
Donald E Tassell (Trustee) $400 $0
Robert Tassell (Trustee) $400 $0
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990-PF
Filed on March 4, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$94,641
Expenses
$199,688
Net Income
-$105,047
Net Assets
$3,355,205
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $16,973
17.9%
Dividends $76,294
80.6%
Sales of Assets $1,374
1.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $188,000
94.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,355,206
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $3,355,205
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carolyn Tassell Brown (President) $0 $0
Mark A Brown (Trustee) $0 $0
Donald E Tassell (Trustee) $0 $0
Robert Tassell (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Feb. 10, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$104,032
Expenses
$183,830
Net Income
-$79,798
Net Assets
$3,460,252
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $19,289
18.5%
Dividends $73,785
70.9%
Sales of Assets $10,958
10.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $161,750
88.0%
Compensation of Officers* $1,600
0.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,460,253
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $3,460,252
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carolyn Tassell Brown (President) $400 $0
Mark A Brown (Trustee) $400 $0
Donald E Tassell (Trustee) $400 $0
Robert Tassell (Trustee) $400 $0
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990-PF
Filed on April 2, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$99,087
Expenses
$173,828
Net Income
-$74,741
Net Assets
$3,540,051
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $21,870
22.1%
Dividends $65,886
66.5%
Sales of Assets $11,331
11.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $149,500
86.0%
Compensation of Officers* $4,000
2.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,540,051
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,540,051
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert Tassell (Trustee) $1,300 $0
Carolyn Tassell Brown (President) $900 $0
Mark A Brown (Trustee) $900 $0
Donald E Tassell (Trustee) $900 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Feb. 13, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$334,948
Expenses
$174,279
Net Income
$160,669
Net Assets
$3,614,792
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $18,348
5.5%
Dividends $47,533
14.2%
Sales of Assets $269,067
80.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $154,500
88.7%
Compensation of Officers* $3,200
1.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,614,792
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,614,792
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carolyn Tassell Brown (President) $800 $0
Mark A Brown (Trustee) $800 $0
Donald E Tassell (Trustee) $800 $0
Robert Tassell (Trustee) $800 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 4, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$44,581
Expenses
$210,863
Net Income
-$166,282
Net Assets
$3,454,123
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,786
4.0%
Dividends $120,611
> 100%
Sales of Assets -$77,816
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $190,500
90.3%
Compensation of Officers* $3,200
1.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,454,123
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,454,123
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carolyn Tassell Brown (President) $800 $0
Mark A Brown (Trustee) $800 $0
Donald E Tassell (Trustee) $800 $0
Robert Tassell (Trustee) $800 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Feb. 13, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$41,096
Expenses
$213,919
Net Income
-$172,823
Net Assets
$3,620,405
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $12,748
31.0%
Dividends $120,381
> 100%
Sales of Assets -$92,033
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $192,000
89.8%
Compensation of Officers* $3,200
1.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,620,405
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,620,405
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carolyn Tassell Brown (President) $800 $0
Mark A Brown (Trustee) $800 $0
Donald E Tassell (Trustee) $800 $0
Robert Tassell (Trustee) $800 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Feb. 11, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$232,646
Expenses
$215,805
Net Income
$16,841
Net Assets
$3,793,228
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $16,243
7.0%
Dividends $138,629
59.6%
Sales of Assets $77,774
33.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $192,000
89.0%
Compensation of Officers* $3,200
1.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,793,228
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,793,228
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carolyn Tassell Brown (President) $800 $0
Mark A Brown (Trustee) $800 $0
Donald E Tassell (Trustee) $800 $0
Robert Tassell (Trustee) $800 $0
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990-PF
Filed on March 25, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$159,472
Expenses
$225,073
Net Income
-$65,601
Net Assets
$3,776,387
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $41,444
26.0%
Dividends $82,134
51.5%
Sales of Assets $35,894
22.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $201,500
89.5%
Compensation of Officers* $2,400
1.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,776,387
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,776,387
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carolyn Tassell Brown (President) $800 $0
Mark A Brown (Trustee) $800 $0
Robert Tassell (Trustee) $800 $0
Donald E Tassell (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on April 7, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$188,178
Expenses
$52,602
Net Income
$135,576
Net Assets
$3,841,987
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $94,908
50.4%
Dividends $40,564
21.6%
Sales of Assets $52,706
28.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $31,359
59.6%
Compensation of Officers* $1,200
2.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,841,988
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $3,841,987

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$19,597
Expenses
$24,039
Net Income
-$4,442
Net Assets
$3,706,411
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $61,973
> 100%
Dividends $10,679
54.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,149
4.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,706,412
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $3,706,411

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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