Charles M & Helen M Brown Memorial Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrooklyn, Ohio · EIN 34-7104901 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$308K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Neighborhoods | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $75,000 |
| Cleveland Public Theatre | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $30,000 |
| Housing Research Advocacy Center | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio | Akron, OH | General operating | $20,000 |
| Court Community Service | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $20,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $15,000 |
| Cleveland Restoration Society | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| The City Club of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| May Dugan Center | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Policy Matters Ohio | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Hfla | Beachwood, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Institute for Energy Economics and Finan | Lakewood, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Albuquerque, NM | General operating | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Family Practice | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Polish American Cultural Center | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Broadway School of Music & the Arts | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ideastream Public Media | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of Max Hayes High School | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $308,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $351,500 | 23 |
| 2023 | $336,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349101037
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-7104901
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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