Abbott L Brown Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Abbott L Brown Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $124,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $64,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$124,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$64,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,500 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $50,500 | 2 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $124,000 | 3 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Abbott L Brown Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Abbott L Brown Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1 | $64,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coast Guard foundation INC | general purpose | $64,000 |
| LEHIGH University | general purpose | $50,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | general purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Abbott L Brown
- Erlinda Mejia
- Russell E Brown
- Jerrie Paula Ortega-Brown
Questions people ask
Does Abbott L Brown Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Abbott L Brown Foundation give?
$124,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Abbott L Brown Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Abbott L Brown (President, Director), Erlinda Mejia (Secretary, Treasurer, Director), Russell E Brown (Vice President, Director) and Jerrie Paula Ortega-Brown (Vice President).
What does Abbott L Brown Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.