Harold and Colene Brown Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harold and Colene Brown Family Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$32.5 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 15 | $27.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 13 | $29.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 13 | $32.5 million |
How to apply
Harold and Colene Brown Family 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 Harold and Colene Brown Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $901,056 |
| New York | 3 | $125,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $75,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | Charitable contribution | $250,000 |
| Rand Corporation | Charitable contributioncharitable contribution | $200,000 |
| Southern Ca Public Radio | Charitable contribution | $126,056 |
| Occidential College | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Arlington Garden of Pasadena | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| PRX | Charitable contribution | $75,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Ny Public Radio | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Polytechnic School | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Greater Washington Educational Telecomm Assoc | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| New York University | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Mingei International Museum | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Brown
- Ellen Brown
Questions people ask
Does Harold and Colene Brown Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harold and Colene Brown Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Harold and Colene Brown Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah Brown (Trustee) and Ellen Brown (Trustee).
What does Harold and Colene Brown Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.