Lawrence True and Linda Brown Foundation
Historical FunderSeattle, Washington · EIN 91-1817055 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LINDA BROWN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1108 WILLARD AVE WEST, SEATTLE WA 98119 |
| Phone | 2062854374 |
| Form and materials | NO PARTICULAR FORM |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS ONLY |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
36% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Hall Seattle | Seattle, WA | Further charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | Seattle, WA | Further charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Cascade Pbs | Seattle, WA | Further charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| University of Illinois School of Music | Urbana, IL | Further charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Yale University School of Medicine | New Haven, CT | Further charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Downtown Emergency Svc Ctr | Seattle, WA | Further charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Law Fundendowment for Equal Justice | Seattle, WA | Further charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Seattle Opera | Seattle, WA | Further charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| National Institute of Flamenco | Albuquerque, NM | Further charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Taproot Theater | Seattle, WA | Further charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | Further charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Historic Preservation Foundation | Washington, DC | Further charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Union Arts Center (Act) | Seattle, WA | Further charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| American Alpine Club | Golden, CO | Further charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Museum of History and Industry | Seattle, WA | Further charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | Seattle, WA | Further charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Washington Trails Association | Seattle, WA | Further charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| American Association for Advancement of Science | Washington, DC | Further charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Further charitable purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $891,500 | 19 |
| 2024 | $442,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $320,900 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641259349103119
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1817055
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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