Lawrence True & Linda Brown Foundation
Accepts applications
Lawrence True & Linda Brown Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $891,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$891,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$17.4 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $442,500 the year before.
47% 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 | $320,900 | 9 | $16.3 million |
| 2024 | $442,500 | 10 | $16.6 million |
| 2025 | $891,500 | 19 | $17.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Linda Brown 1108 Willard Ave West, Seattle, WA 98119 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 285-4374 |
| What to submit | No particular form |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | 501(c)(3) organizations only |
What Lawrence True & Linda Brown Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 12 | $650,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $11,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall Seattle | Further charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Further charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Cascade PBS | Further charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| University of Illinois School of Music | Further charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Yale University School of Medicine | Further charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Downtown Emergency Svc Ctr | Further charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Law Fundendowment for Equal Justice | Further charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Seattle Opera | Further charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| National Institute of Flamenco | Further charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Taproot Theater | Further charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Further charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Historic Preservation Foundation | Further charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Union Arts Center (Act) | Further charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| American Alpine Club | Further charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Museum of History and Industry | Further charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | Further charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Washington Trails Association | Further charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| American Association for Advancement of Science | Further charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Further charitable purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence True
- Linda Brown
Questions people ask
Does Lawrence True & Linda Brown Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Lawrence True & Linda Brown Foundation give?
$891,500 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Lawrence True & Linda Brown Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawrence True (President) and Linda Brown (Secretary).
What does Lawrence True & Linda Brown Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.