Ross M Brown Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyEscondido, California · EIN 77-0296153 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$5.2M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$500,000
Total assets$6.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400,000 and $607,616.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
66% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | New York, NY | For scientific research | $1,014,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | For scientific research | $910,000 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | For scientific research | $607,616 |
| University of California Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | For scientific research | $550,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technolo | Cambridge, MA | For scientific research | $500,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | For scientific research | $469,591 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | For scientific research | $400,000 |
| The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | For scientific research | $400,000 |
| University of California Los Angele | Pasadena, CA | For scientific research | $383,625 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | New York, NY | For scientific research | $2,586,000 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | For scientific research | $2,065,150 |
| The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | For scientific research | $1,600,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technolo | Cambridge, MA | For scientific research | $1,500,000 |
| University of California Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | For scientific research | $1,450,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | For scientific research | $1,200,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | For scientific research | $1,100,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | For scientific research | $826,889 |
| University of California Los Angele | Pasadena, CA | For scientific research | $675,205 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,234,832 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Sep 30, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202442749349100124
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0296153
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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