Harold and Colene Brown Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBeverly Hills, California · EIN 33-6203761 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$32.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $100,000.
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
38% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | Charitable contribution | $250,000 |
| Rand Corporation | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable contributioncharitable contribution | $200,000 |
| Southern Ca Public Radio | Pasadena, CA | Charitable contribution | $126,056 |
| Occidential College | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Arlington Garden of Pasadena | Pasadena, CA | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Prx | Cambridge, MA | Charitable contribution | $75,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| NY Public Radio | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Polytechnic School | Pasadena, CA | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Greater Washington Educational Telecomm Assoc | Arlington, VA | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| New York University | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Mingei International Museum | San Diego, CA | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,151,056 | 13 |
| 2024 | $1,172,385 | 13 |
| 2023 | $1,343,820 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641219349100919
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-6203761
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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