Brown Chls & Hln Memorial F Ta

Foundation · Grantmaker BROOKLYN, OH EIN: 34-7104901

Brown CHLS and HLN Memorial F TA (also known as Charles M and Helen M Brown Memorial Foundation) is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Established in 2001, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.6M

+11.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$352K

+4.6% YoY

Grant Count

+4.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

+0.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brown Chls & Hln Memorial F Ta reported a distributable amount of $285K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds general operating support for nonprofit organizations. Its grantmaking focuses on three primary areas:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation provides general operating support to its grantees.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Ohio and New Mexico.

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $1.5M (95%)

New Mexico $40K (3%)

Alaska $20K (1%)

Georgia $10K (1%)

California $5K (0%)

District of Columbia $5K (0%)

Texas $3K (0%)

States

Alaska California District of Columbia Georgia New Mexico Ohio Texas

Cities

AkronAlbuquerqueAtlantaBeachwoodBrooklynClevelandCleveland HeightsColumbusFairbanksLakewoodMoreland HillsMoreland HlsOrangeRedondo BeachRichfieldToledoWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 31, 2023:

Total assets: $4,125,858
Total revenues: $381,548
Total expenses: $395,242
Investment income and dividends: $122,066

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,609,862	$4,125,858	$4,139,583
Revenue	$888,326	$381,548	$564,590
Expenses	$403,672	$395,242	$365,831
Qualifying Distributions	$364,845	$348,320	$330,586
Net Investment Income	$849,257	$345,929	$529,123
Distributable Amount	$285,334	$256,897	$255,798

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

134 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Northwest Neighborhoods ($60,000), Cleveland Public Theatre ($31,500), Cleveland Restoration Society ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY PRACTICE CLEVELAND, OH	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE CLEVELAND, OH	GENERAL OPERATING	$31,500
CLEVELAND RESTORATION SOCIETY CLEVELAND, OH	GENERAL OPERATING	$20,000
MAY DUGAN CENTER CLEVELAND, OH	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOODS CLEVELAND, OH	GENERAL OPERATING	$60,000
METRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL CLEVELAND, OH	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
POLISH AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER CLEVELAND, OH	GENERAL OPERATING	$20,000
GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK CLEVELAND, OH	GENERAL OPERATING	$20,000
CITY CLUB OF CLEVELAND CLEVELAND, OH	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
VILLA ANGELA ST JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL CLEVELAND, OH	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
KEYBANK N A	TRUSTEE	1	$48,380

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Brown Chls & Hln Memorial F Ta fund?

The foundation primarily funds general operating support for nonprofit organizations. Its grantmaking focuses on three primary areas: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Brown Chls & Hln Memorial F Ta?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 33 grants in 2023 • Typical award range: $2,000–$60,000 • Total giving in 2023: $336,000 **Recent Grantees (2023):** • Northwest Neighborhoods CDC: $60,000 • Cleveland Public Theatre: $25,000 • Court Community Service: $20,000 • Polish-American Cultural Center in Honor of Pope John Paul II: (amount not specified) The foundation provides general operating support to its grantees.

Where does Brown Chls & Hln Memorial F Ta make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Ohio and New Mexico.

What size grants does Brown Chls & Hln Memorial F Ta award?

In 2024, Brown Chls & Hln Memorial F Ta awarded 23 grants totaling $352K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Brown Chls & Hln Memorial F Ta required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Brown Chls & Hln Memorial F Ta reported a distributable amount of $285K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Brown Chls & Hln Memorial F Ta's EIN?

Brown Chls & Hln Memorial F Ta's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-7104901. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.