Investor Profile - IL
Donald Brown
Donald Brown is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 295 properties held through 23 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Grundy Bank, Amalgamated Bank, and Lument.
Donald's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $23.7M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 63 mortgage filings and 295 properties held through 23 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and commercial assets recorded between 2015 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60450, 60560, 61350, 60481, and 60408
Most activity in CHICAGO, MORRIS, OTTAWA, YORKVILLE, and BRAIDWOOD.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (23)
IL · 26 properties · 25 mortgages
IL · 1 property · 8 mortgages
+21 more entities not shown
Mortgages (63)
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2025 | $84k | Open | Grundy Bank | GRUNDY BANK | 223 N WATER ST, WILMINGTON, IL 60481 |
| 01/22/2025 | $288k | Closed | Grundy Bank | TRUST 1540 | 2060 CAROLYN RD, AURORA, IL 60506 |
+61 more not shown
Owned Properties (295)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3816 STOCKDALE RD, MORRIS, IL 60450 | GRUNDY BANK | Owns - 7 mos | $0 |
| 2060 CAROLYN RD, AURORA, IL 60506 | TRUST 1540 | Owns - 17 mos | $361k |
+293 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, commercial, and industrial properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is Donald Brown associated with?
Donald Brown is associated with 23 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include GRUNDY BANK, BRIDGEGROUP LLC SERIES 3, BROWN BEAR ENTERPRISES LLC, JDA HOLDINGS LLC, and DSO PROPERTIES LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 295 properties are associated with Donald Brown and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Donald Brown to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Grundy Bank, Amalgamated Bank, and Lument, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2015 through 2026, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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