Every rand accounted for. Every decision open.
Donors, partners, and the families we serve deserve to know exactly how the Theoleen Brown Foundation is funded, governed, and held to account. This page is our open book.
Where our funding comes from.
TBF is funded through a mix of individual generosity, institutional grants, and corporate partnership — no single source carries the whole mission.
Individual Donations
Recurring and once-off gifts from private donors who believe in restoring dignity, family by family.
Grants
Funding secured from grant-making bodies to support specific programmes, pilots, and capital projects.
Corporate & CSI Partnerships
Materials, funding, and in-kind support from businesses aligning their CSI spend with measurable outcomes.
A balanced model, built for impact.
Every gift is allocated strategically across our four pillars — delivering immediate relief while investing in long-term sustainability.The allocations below are reviewed and reported on with every financial cycle, ensuring the balance between immediate relief and long-term investment stays true to our mission.
Housing
Transitional shelter today, Wentzel Estates™ for tomorrow.
Education
Bursaries, mentorship, and school support for youth.
Food Security
Feeding programmes and community kitchens.
Empowerment
Skills training and micro-business support.
Reporting you can hold us to.
Browse our annual reports, impact reports, and programme performance reviews — the same documents we share with our donors and partners.
Q3 2026 Business & Financial Plan
Our current nonprofit business plan, covering strategy, allocation, and milestones through 2032 and beyond.
Annual Financial Statements
A full breakdown of income, expenditure, and allocation across housing, education, food security, and empowerment.
Download PDFFounder’s Annual Letter
Mr Delroy Brown’s year-in-review letter to donors and partners on progress, setbacks, and what’s next.
Download PDFHousing Impact Report
Families housed, transitional shelter outcomes, and progress toward the Wentzel Estates™ pilot.
Download PDFEducation Impact Report
Bursary outcomes, mentorship reach, and school-support results from the current cohort.
Download PDFFood Security & Empowerment Report
Meals served, kitchens supported, and micro-business grants awarded across our focus communities.
Download PDFHousing Programme Scorecard
Progress against goals: pilot launch, groundbreaking targets, and community housing hub rollout.
Download PDFEducation Programme Scorecard
Bursary cohort growth, mentor-matching rates, and full-year support delivery against targets.
Download PDFFood Security & Empowerment Scorecard
Drive frequency, kitchen conversion progress, and entrepreneur graduate outcomes against plan.
Download PDFStructured for accountability, not bureaucracy.
The Foundation is led by Founder & Executive Director, Mr Delroy Brown, who oversees operations, donor relations, and community projects. Each pillar receives dedicated attention while staying aligned with the overall mission, and volunteers and community partners extend our reach and build local trust.
Clear lines of responsibility. Every pillar has a named owner reporting back to Foundation leadership.
Regular financial reporting. Allocation and spend are reviewed and published on a regular cycle.
Open donor communication. Partners and donors can request updates on how their contribution was used.
Community-rooted accountability. Volunteers and local partners help verify that support reaches the families it’s meant for.
The scale of the need we’re working against.
Context on the crisis TBF was built to address — and why every rand is directed with urgency. Findings based on 2022 government statistics.
Policies & governance documents.
The formal documents that govern how TBF operates, spends, and protects the people it serves.
Nonprofit Business Plan
Our full Q3 2026 strategy, objectives, and financial plan.
Financial Allocation Policy
How funds are split and safeguarded across the four pillars.
Child & Beneficiary Protection Policy
Our safeguarding commitments to every family and child we serve.
Donor Privacy & Data Policy
How we collect, store, and protect donor and partner information.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Safeguards ensuring decisions are made in the Foundation’s best interest.
Want more detail on how your contribution was used?
Every donor and corporate partner is entitled to a breakdown of how their specific gift was allocated. Reach out and our team will walk you through it directly.