The James A. and Martha R. Brown Charitable Foundation was established in 2018 to empower organizations and institutions that promote and provide cultural, educational and civic improvement opportunities for the enhancement of community well-being.
The James A. and Martha R. Brown Foundation is the legacy of Jim and Martha Brown, who were prominent business leaders and philanthropists. The Foundation was established in 2018 as a continuation of their lifetime of enhancing and supporting communities.
Jim and Martha were native Kentuckians and graduates of the University of Kentucky. Upon Jim’s discharge as a pilot with the United States Air Force, the Browns put down roots in Harrison County where he began employment with Kawneer, a manufacturing facility.
Jim was the fourth licensed emergency medical technician (EMT) in Kentucky, the Mayor of Cynthiana, the Commissioner, a board member of Harrison Memorial Hospital, and a prolific business owner.
Martha was a nursing home administrator and owner, a member of various community clubs, and a former Sunday School teacher. Martha bonded closely with people, especially her nursing home residents.
Jim and Martha owned a variety of businesses, including a hotel, an ambulance service, construction companies, banks, residential and commercial rental properties, various retail businesses, and nursing homes.
Their integrity, innovation, business acumen and civic efforts to improve the well-being of citizens profoundly impacted their communities and are the achievements that will live on through the Foundation they envisioned.
