The Charles E and Dorothy K Brown Foundation
Invitation OnlyStudio City, California · EIN 38-6069346 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $2,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
75% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Disaster Relief | $2,500 |
| First Nations Developmen Institute | Longmont, CO | Education | $2,000 |
| The Fisher House Foundation | Rockville, MD | Veteran's Assistance | $1,500 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Newtown, CT | Gun violence prevention | $1,500 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($14,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $23,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600139349100760
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6069346
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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