Harold Brown Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harold Brown Foundation is a private foundation in Long Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $904,500 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$904,500
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$19.3 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $923,000 the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 | $923,000 | 45 | $17.8 million |
| 2024 | $904,500 | 29 | $19.3 million |
How to apply
Harold 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 Harold Brown Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $647,500 |
| Idaho | 4 | $141,000 |
| Washington | 5 | $76,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Rainbow Gold | General fund | $100,000 |
| Children of the Night Inc | General fund | $100,000 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation | General fund | $100,000 |
| Sola Foundation | General fund | $100,000 |
| Ella Baker Center for Human Rights | General fund | $50,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | General fund | $50,000 |
| Bet Tzedek Legal Services | General fund | $25,000 |
| Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services | General fund | $25,000 |
| Innovia Foundation | General fund | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission | General fund | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General fund | $25,000 |
| St Barnabas Senior Services | General fund | $25,000 |
| Step Up Women's Network | General fund | $25,000 |
| The Hunger Coalition | General fund | $25,000 |
| The Sunshine Kids Foundation | General fund | $25,000 |
| Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery | General fund | $25,000 |
| Westside Foodbank | General fund | $25,000 |
| Vanguard Cancer Foundation | General fund | $20,000 |
| Musical Theatre West | General fund | $20,000 |
| Charity Navigator | General fund | $15,000 |
| 2nd Harvest NW | General fund | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Eastern Washington | General fund | $10,000 |
| Idaho Foodbank | General fund | $10,000 |
| Steel Magnolia's | General fund | $10,000 |
| Wags & Walks | General fund | $10,000 |
| Concern Foundation | General fund | $7,500 |
| Community Action Center | General fund | $6,000 |
| New Meadows Food Bank | General fund | $6,000 |
| Paw Works Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy Murray
- Ronald Mandell
- Leon Janks
- Dian R Morris
Questions people ask
Does Harold Brown Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harold Brown Foundation give?
$904,500 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Harold Brown Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Timothy Murray (President), Ronald Mandell (Secretary), Leon Janks (Treasurer) and Dian R Morris (Assistant Treasurer).
What does Harold Brown Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and food and hunger.