Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman
Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its 2025 filing lists grants for public-interest purposes to organizations working in areas including immigrant legal services, theater, humanitarian food assistance, children’s basic needs, health, animal welfare, addiction recovery, and support for musicians.
Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman at a glance
In short: Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman gave $116K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 52% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $115,606
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- -10.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,503
- +25.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,935
- -93.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (17 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 132 South Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 777-4800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Immigrant Defenders Law Center ($15K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
178 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 178 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California recipients received 60% of grant dollars, New York recipients received 22%, and recipients in Washington, DC, received 9%. Tennessee accounted for 4% and Connecticut for 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 33 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2024) to $198K (2023). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Immigrant Defenders Law Center Los Angeles, CA | Public Interest | $15,000 |
| BABY2BABY Los Angeles, CA | Public Interest | $10,000 |
| Geffen Playhouse Inc Los Angeles, CA | Public Interest | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | Public Interest | $10,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Public Interest | $7,725 |
| Beit T'shuvah Los Angeles, CA | Public Interest | $5,000 |
| Caron Treatment Centers Katonah, NY | Public Interest | $5,000 |
| Eastwood Ranch Foundation Agoura Hills, CA | Public Interest | $5,000 |
| Elton John AIDS Foundation New York, NY | Public Interest | $5,000 |
| Harmony Program New York, NY | Public Interest | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,935 | $80,575 | $119,280 | $115,606 | 33 | $117,838 | — | $1,255 |
| 2024 | $41,640 | $108,033 | $104,156 | $103,353 | 37 | $104,116 | $3,033 | $4,069 |
| 2023 | $37,763 | $181,794 | $201,088 | $197,700 | 42 | $199,660 | $2,866 | $6,124 |
| 2022 | $57,057 | $39,082 | $194,300 | $191,464 | 34 | $193,731 | — | $6,292 |
| 2021 | $234,902 | $300,006 | $164,927 | $161,950 | 32 | — | — | $4,275 |
| 2020 | $77,196 | $60,457 | $128,412 | $125,500 | 39 | — | — | $6,255 |
| 2019 | $145,151 | $52,920 | $148,841 | $146,334 | 45 | — | $2,293 | $9,179 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing lists grant purposes as “public interest.” The supported organizations’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work funded: Immigrant Defenders Law Center says it defends immigrant communities against injustices in the immigration system; World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises; and Baby2Baby says it provides children in need with basic necessities.
Other 2025 grantees describe their work as providing theater and educational programming (Geffen Playhouse), supporting people affected by cancer and diabetes (City of Hope), assisting animal sanctuaries and rescue groups (Eastwood Ranch Foundation), providing psychological and spiritual healing for people and families affected by addiction and other destructive behaviors (Beit T'Shuvah), and assisting jazz and blues musicians (Jazz Foundation of America).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 33 grants totaling $115,606. Grants ranged from $60 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500. Among the largest awards were $15,000 to Immigrant Defenders Law Center; $10,000 each to Baby2Baby, Geffen Playhouse, and World Central Kitchen; and $7,725 to City of Hope. Other listed awards included $5,000 each to Beit T'Shuvah, Caron Treatment Centers, Eastwood Ranch Foundation, Elton John AIDS Foundation, Harmony Program, Human Rights Watch, and Jazz Foundation of America.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bruce M. Ramer as president; Donald S. Passman and Cheryl M. Snow as vice presidents; Harold A. Brown as CFO; Ethan Schiffres as secretary; and Kevin S. Marks as assistant secretary/director.
Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman is led by Bruce M. Ramer, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce M. Ramer
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin S. Marks
Assistant Secretary & Director
Secretary → Assistant Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald S. Passman
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold A. Brown
CFO
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl M. Snow
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ethan Schiffres
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Tara S. Kole (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Barbara Silberbusch (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman
How much does Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman give each year?
Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman gave $116K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $103K across 37 grants.
What is Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman's typical grant size?
Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,503, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman that year got $3K on average.
Where does Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman give grants?
Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman gives mostly in California: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (22%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (9 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Interest" (33 grants).
Who are Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman's largest grantees?
Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman's largest 2025 grantees include Immigrant Defenders Law Center ($15,000), BABY2BABY ($10,000) and Geffen Playhouse Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman?
Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $118K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman fund?
The filing lists grant purposes as “public interest.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman's EIN?
Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4468911. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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