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Barbara And Helen Brown Family Foundation

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 2009
  • EIN: 27-0167894

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
$203k (2024)

Expenses
$270k (2024)

Total Assets
$4.14M (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
$203,083
Expenses
$270,402
Net Income
-$67,319
Net Assets
$4,136,979
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $461
0.2%
Dividends $142,350
70.1%
Sales of Assets $60,272
29.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $206,827
76.5%
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 $4,136,979
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,136,979
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Sullivan (President) $0 $0
Andre Alexander (Board Member) $0 $0
Michelle O'toole (Secretary) $0 $0
Chris Sommer (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on April 30, 2025

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$126,032
Expenses
$283,607
Net Income
-$157,575
Net Assets
$4,124,897
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $607
0.5%
Dividends $156,453
> 100%
Sales of Assets -$31,028
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $220,536
77.8%
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 $4,124,897
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,124,897
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Sullivan (Chairman/President) $0 $0
Andre Alexander (Director) $0 $0
Michelle O'toole (Director/Secretary) $0 $0
Chris Sommer (Director) $0 $0
James N Hall (Past Chairman/President) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$70,916
Expenses
$291,508
Net Income
-$220,592
Net Assets
$4,391,053
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $906
1.3%
Dividends $84,329
> 100%
Sales of Assets -$14,319
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $224,189
76.9%
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 $4,391,053
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,391,053
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James N Hall (Chairman/President) $0 $0
Gregory Shepardson (Director) $0 $0
Michelle O'toole (Director/Secretary) $0 $0
Mike Sullivan (Director/Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on March 7, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$303,891
Expenses
$322,180
Net Income
-$18,289
Net Assets
$4,629,130
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $24
0.0%
Dividends $133,661
44.0%
Sales of Assets $170,206
56.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $249,443
77.4%
Compensation of Officers* $51,992
16.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,629,130
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,629,130
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lindsay Matush (Contract Manager) $51,992 $0
James N Hall (Chairman/President) $0 $0
Gregory Shepardson (Director) $0 $0
Michelle O'toole (Director/Secretary) $0 $0
Mike Sullivan (Director/Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 3, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$408,570
Expenses
$294,568
Net Income
$114,002
Net Assets
$4,619,007
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,234
0.3%
Interest Revenue $104
0.0%
Dividends $99,785
24.4%
Sales of Assets $307,447
75.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $223,017
75.7%
Compensation of Officers* $50,608
17.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,619,008
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $4,619,007
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lindsay Matush (Contract Manager) $50,608 $0
James N Hall (Chairman/President) $0 $0
Gregory Shepardson (Director) $0 $0
Michelle O'toole (Director) $0 $0
Mike Sullivan (Director/Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 1, 2021

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$291,423
Expenses
$338,082
Net Income
-$46,659
Net Assets
$4,504,965
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $816
0.3%
Dividends $106,482
36.5%
Sales of Assets $184,125
63.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $257,840
76.3%
Compensation of Officers* $50,400
14.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,504,966
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $4,504,965
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lindsay Matush (Contract Manager) $50,400 $0
James N Hall (Chairman/President) $0 $0
Gregory Shepardson (Director) $0 $0
Michelle O'toole (Director) $0 $0
Mike Sullivan (Director/Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 21, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$251,886
Expenses
$353,023
Net Income
-$101,137
Net Assets
$4,550,996
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $75
0.0%
Dividends $132,428
52.6%
Sales of Assets $119,383
47.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $251,685
71.3%
Compensation of Officers* $50,218
14.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,550,996
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,550,996
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lindsay Matush (Contract Manager) $50,218 $0
James N Hall (Chairman/President) $0 $0
Gregory Shepardson (Director) $0 $0
Michelle O'toole (Director) $0 $0
Mike Sullivan (Director/Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 5, 2019

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$234,630
Expenses
$338,016
Net Income
-$103,386
Net Assets
$4,652,856
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $11
0.0%
Dividends $140,993
60.1%
Sales of Assets $93,626
39.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $246,517
72.9%
Compensation of Officers* $46,490
13.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,652,856
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,652,856
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lindsay Matush (Contract Manager) $46,490 $0
James N Hall (Chairman/President) $0 $0
Gregory Shepardson (Director) $0 $0
Michelle O'toole (Director) $0 $0
Mike Sullivan (Director/Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 16, 2018

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$184,192
Expenses
$380,550
Net Income
-$196,358
Net Assets
$4,756,374
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $3
0.0%
Dividends $119,189
64.7%
Sales of Assets $65,000
35.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $283,880
74.6%
Compensation of Officers* $50,400
13.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,756,374
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,756,374
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lindsay Matush (Contract Manager) $50,400 $0
James N Hall (Chairman/President) $0 $0
Gregory Shepardson (Director) $0 $0
Michelle O'toole (Director) $0 $0
Mike Sullivan (Director/Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 7, 2017

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$53,371
Expenses
$358,899
Net Income
-$305,528
Net Assets
$4,906,350
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $7
0.0%
Dividends $104,936
> 100%
Sales of Assets -$51,572
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $266,270
74.2%
Compensation of Officers* $50,400
14.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,906,350
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,906,350
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lindsay Matush (Contract Manager) $50,400 $0
James N Hall (Chairman/President) $0 $0
Gregory Shepardson (Director) $0 $0
Michelle O'toole (Director) $0 $0
Mike Sullivan (Director/Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 10, 2016

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$332,698
Expenses
$314,727
Net Income
$17,971
Net Assets
$5,206,169
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $136,654
41.1%
Interest Revenue $38
0.0%
Dividends $137,911
41.5%
Sales of Assets $58,095
17.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $225,530
71.7%
Compensation of Officers* $50,000
15.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,206,169
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,206,169
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lindsay Matush (Contract Manager) $50,000 $0
James N Hall (Chairman/President) $0 $0
Gregory Shepardson (Director/Treasurer) $0 $0
Michelle O'toole (Director) $0 $0
Mike Sullivan (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 4, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,775,646
Expenses
$302,532
Net Income
$1,473,114
Net Assets
$5,191,860
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,560,000
87.9%
Interest Revenue $8
0.0%
Dividends $120,975
6.8%
Sales of Assets $94,663
5.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $231,243
76.4%
Compensation of Officers* $48,000
15.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,191,860
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,191,860
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lindsay Matush (Contract Manager) $48,000 $0
James N Hall (Chairman/President) $0 $0
Gregory Shepardson (Director/Treasurer) $0 $0
Michelle O'toole (Director) $0 $0
Mike Sullivan (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 7, 2014

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$227,403
Expenses
$271,646
Net Income
-$44,243
Net Assets
$3,719,837
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $22
0.0%
Dividends $139,792
61.5%
Sales of Assets $87,589
38.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $208,147
76.6%
Compensation of Officers* $35,781
13.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,719,838
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $3,719,837

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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
$371,555
Expenses
$4,556,293
Net Income
-$4,184,738
Net Assets
$3,753,320
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $10
0.0%
Dividends $216,877
58.4%
Sales of Assets $152,894
41.1%
Other Income $1,774
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $285,797
6.3%
Compensation of Officers* $32,074
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 $3,755,430
Total Liabilities $2,110
Net Assets $3,753,320

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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

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