Stephen And Laurel Brown Foundation Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Stephen And Laurel Brown Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Stephen And Laurel Brown Foundation Inc generated $3.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.2% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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 60 RETREATS, EVENTS, OR INDIVIDUAL GUESTS DURING 2023.
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 TOTHE PUBLIC, AND HOSTING MEETINGS OF BLACKHAWK CHURCH, CAMPUS MINISTRIES, AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CHURCHES. TOTAL UPPER HOUSE GUESTS/EVENT ATTENDEES DURING 2023 WAS 37,040.
LILLY AWAKEN DANE - A PROJECT IN SUPPORT OF THE CHURCHES OF DANE COUNTY (WI) TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL ECUMENICAL KINSHIP, DISCERNMENT AND COLLABORATION.
SCIENCE FOR THE CHURCH - A NEW ENDEAVOR TO CHANGE THE POSTURE OF THE CHURCH, PASTORS, AND INDIVIDUAL CHRISTIANS AS THEY RELATE TO SCIENCE AND SCIENTISTS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Brown President/chair/director | 0.25 | $0 | |
| Stephen D Brown Director | 0.25 | $0 | |
| Richard Frohmader Treasurer/director | 0.25 | $0 | |
| Margaret Brown Secretary/director | 0.25 | $0 | |
| John R Terrill Executive Director | 40 | $218,454 | |
| Jon Dahl Director | 0.25 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,024,482 | 
| Interest on Savings | $0 | 
| Dividends & Interest | $14,742 | 
| Net Rental Income | $53,553 | 
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $0 | 
| Capital Gain Net Income | $0 | 
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 | 
| Income Modifications | $0 | 
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 | 
| Other Income | $17,013 | 
| Total Revenue | $3,109,790 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $218,454 | 
| Other employee salaries and wages | $801,664 | 
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $172,368 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Taxes | $0 | 
| Depreciation | $258,855 | 
| Occupancy | $149,396 | 
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $24,201 | 
| Printing and publications | $0 | 
| Other expenses | $313,651 | 
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $2,083,653 | 
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $24,394 | 
| Total expenses and disbursements | $2,108,047 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $152,598 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $700,252 | 
| Net Accounts receivable | $1,677 | 
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 | 
| Grants receivable | $0 | 
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 | 
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 | 
| Investments—other | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,815,411 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $7,669,938 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $6,430 | 
| Total liabilities | $6,430 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Stephen And Laurel Brown Foundation Inc has awarded $24,394 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| SCIENCE FOR THE CHURCH PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN THE CHURCH BY ENGAGING SCIENCE. | $22,394 | 
| WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF CHURCHES PURPOSE: AWAKEN DANE | $2,000 |