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Nonprofit · EIN 22-2506553

JOHN NICHOLAS BROWN CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF AMERICAN CIVILIZATION

Tax-exempt · PROVIDENCE, RI 02912

Financials

$1.1M$1M2022$1M$584K2023$1.6M$1.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JOHN NICHOLAS BROWN CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF AMERICAN CIVILIZATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,631,466$1,390,128$241,338$24,182,464$152,284$24,030,180
June 30, 2024990$1,000,532$584,140$416,392$26,690,238$154,876$26,535,362
June 30, 2023990$1,051,906$1,024,474$27,432$25,149,817$29,091$25,120,726
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$503,063
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,104,199
Other revenue
$24,204

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$478,504
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$584,846
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$105,856
Travel
$22,783
Depreciation
$2,593
Program services (functional)
$1,390,128

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$26,690,238
Total assets, end of year
$24,182,464
Total liabilities, end of year
$152,284
Net assets, end of year
$24,030,180
Land, buildings and equipment
$152,284
Net assets without donor restrictions
$14,994,877
Net assets with donor restrictions
$9,035,303
Gross receipts
$1,631,466
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1979
State of legal domicile
RI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
CHRISTINA PAXSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.7$0$1,433,165$520,619
FRANCIS J DOYLEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.7$0$887,424$192,040
SARAH LATHAMFORMER TREASURER
Former
0$0$864,711$38,168
MICHAEL WHITETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.7$0$525,322$68,367
KEVIN MCLAUGHLINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.7$0$357,102$70,187
DIETRICH C NEUMANNFORMER SECRETARY
Former
0$0$242,280$53,391
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
CHRISTINA PAXSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.7$0$2,634,685$542,905
SARAH LATHAMTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.7$0$835,416$36,335
FRANCIS J DOYLEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.7$0$478,673$144,449
KEVIN MCLAUGHLINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.7$0$403,671$65,021
DIETRICH C NEUMANNFORMER SECRETARY
Former
0$0$238,037$57,149
RICHARD LOCKEFORMER VICE PRESIDENT
Former
0$0$116,187$1,272
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
CHRISTINA PAXSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.7$0$1,678,630$152,568
RICHARD LOCKEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.7$0$932,984$46,409
SARAH LATHAMTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.7$0$878,039$25,412
DIETRICH C NEUMANNSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.7$0$247,114$56,101
BARBARA CHERNOWFORMER TREASURER
Former
0$0$150,212$3,260

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
CONTROLLERS OFFICE BOX J, PROVIDENCE, RI 02912-0001
In care of
% BROWN UNIVERSITY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHRISTINA PAXSON, CONTROLLERS OFFICE BOX J, PROVIDENCE, RI 02912
Signed the 990
CHARLENE SWEENEY, AVP & CONTROLLER
Phone
(401) 863-1743
Return prepared by
PwC US Tax LLP

Mission

JOHN NICHOLAS BROWN CENTER (JNBC) SUPPORTS BROWN UNIVERSITY A SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. JNBC WAS ESTABLISHED TO HOST VISITING SCHOLARS, PRESERVE THE BROWN FAMILY PAPERS, AND TO ADVANCE SCHOLARSHIP AND EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF AMERICAN CIVILIZATIONS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • JOHN NICHOLAS BROWN CENTER (JNBC) SUPPORTS BROWN UNIVERSITY A SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. JNBC WAS ESTABLISHED TO HOST VISITING SCHOLARS, PRESERVE THE BROWN FAMILY PAPERS, AND TO ADVANCE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS AND EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF AMERICAN CIVILIZATIONS.
    Expenses $1,390,128

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
22-2506553
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
1984
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$24,182,464
Income (IRS master file)
$1,631,466

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,631,466$1,390,128$24,182,464IRS
990June 2024$1,000,532$584,140$26,690,238IRS
990June 2023$1,051,906$1,024,474$25,149,817XML
990June 2022$1,139,334$1,450,393$25,795,911IRS
990June 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-2506553).

Questions about JOHN NICHOLAS BROWN CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF AMERICAN CIVILIZATION

What is the EIN of JOHN NICHOLAS BROWN CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF AMERICAN CIVILIZATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JOHN NICHOLAS BROWN CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF AMERICAN CIVILIZATION is 22-2506553.
Is JOHN NICHOLAS BROWN CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF AMERICAN CIVILIZATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
Are donations to JOHN NICHOLAS BROWN CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF AMERICAN CIVILIZATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does JOHN NICHOLAS BROWN CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF AMERICAN CIVILIZATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of JOHN NICHOLAS BROWN CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF AMERICAN CIVILIZATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did JOHN NICHOLAS BROWN CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF AMERICAN CIVILIZATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of JOHN NICHOLAS BROWN CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF AMERICAN CIVILIZATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHRISTINA PAXSON.
Who are the officers and directors of JOHN NICHOLAS BROWN CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF AMERICAN CIVILIZATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does JOHN NICHOLAS BROWN CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF AMERICAN CIVILIZATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,631,466, expenses of $1,390,128 and total assets of $24,182,464 at year end.

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