The Jack Brown Foundation is a charitable foundation based in Redland City, Queensland that honours the life of Jack Brown by providing small, targeted grants. It funds education, sport, nature and community initiatives for children, schools and local groups through multiple annual grant awards. View Jack Brown Foundation's website for more information.
The Jack Brown Foundation is a small charitable foundation created in memory of Jack Brown, a five‑year‑old whose life was tragically cut short. Based in the Redland City area of Queensland, Australia, the foundation transforms community donations and sponsorships into direct financial support for children, families and local organisations. Its focus is on practical, grassroots impact rather than large institutional projects.
The foundation has committed to providing at least $10,000 in small, targeted grants during its first five years. Each year it aims to award four separate grants in areas that reflect Jack’s interests and values: education, sport, nature and community. Grants can go to individuals, schools or community groups whose initiatives help young people learn, play, connect and enjoy the outdoors.
The Jack Brown Foundation operates as a public company limited by guarantee and is overseen by a board of five directors. The board meets regularly to review charitable activities, assess grant applications and ensure responsible governance. This structure provides basic transparency and stewardship over how donated funds are converted into grants.
The foundation primarily serves children, families and grassroots organisations in and around Redland City. By keeping grant amounts modest and targeted, it aims to create visible, local change—such as enriching kindergarten programs or supporting community services for vulnerable residents. As the foundation grows its base of donors and sponsors, it expects to expand both the number and reach of projects it can support, while continuing to honour Jack’s spirit of kindness, energy and community involvement.