Himan Brown Charitable Trust
The Himan Brown Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in New York in 2010. Based in New York City, the Trust makes grants to qualified nonprofits that align with its philanthropic goals. The organization believes that philanthropic partnerships are essential to accomplishing its charitable work and programs. Through its grantmaking and collaborative initiatives, the Trust honors the memory of Himan Brown, a pioneering radio dramatist known for creating innovative sound-driven radio dramas during the golden age of radio.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$77.2M
-1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.9M
+0.9% YoY
Grant Count
50
+8.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$118K
-7.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Himan Brown Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $4.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: We make grants to qualified nonprofits that meet the HBCT's philanthropic goals. The Trust believes philanthropic partnerships are pivotal to accomplishing our charitable programs. Through our charitable work and partnerships, Himan Brown's memory continues to be a blessing.
Primary Funding Areas:
The Trust distributes grants across multiple focus areas:
- Education
- Youth Development
- Community/Seniors
- Performing Arts/Storytellers
- Health & Wellness
- Jewish Tradition/Volunteerism
- Human Services
In FY 2024, the Trust granted $5,132,000 across these areas, with Education receiving the largest allocation at $2,000,000, followed by Jewish Tradition/Volunteerism at $975,000 and Community/Seniors at $1,000,000.
Grantmaking
The Trust has processed over $70 million in charitable grants and programs over the last decade. In FY 2024, total grants disbursed reached $5,132,000.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust operates across three primary impact regions:
- Northeast
- Mid-Atlantic
- Southeast
The Trust has demonstrated particular commitment to Miami, serving as the catalyst for Repair the World's site expansion to Miami five years ago. Today, Repair Miami fellows work to build capacity in the nonprofit sector throughout Miami-Dade County.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $77.2 million (as of 2024)
Annual Giving:
- FY 2024 total grants: $5,132,000
- Recent annual grants made: $4,306,429
Revenue (2024): $7.56 million
Expenses (2024): $8.58 million
Total Liabilities (2024): $2,130
The Trust's investment income and dividends totaled $3,055,048 in FY 2024, representing a 13.3% increase from the prior year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $77,218,743 | $78,233,911 | $84,965,750 |
| Revenue | $7,561,033 | $1,345,647 | $7,026,750 |
| Expenses | $8,577,862 | $8,075,407 | $6,263,485 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $8,071,063 | $7,549,272 | $5,696,594 |
| Net Investment Income | $7,100,821 | $2,337,879 | $6,530,861 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,560,767 | $4,633,649 | $5,270,179 |
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
196 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include 92nd St Y ($1,100,000), United Jewish Appeal-federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc ($833,160), Cornell University ($587,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 92ND ST Y NEW YORK, NY | EDUCATIONAL | $1,100,000 |
| ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER FOUNDATION INC MIAMI, FL | GENERAL | $100,000 |
| ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $50,000 |
| ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL | $100,000 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NYC NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL | $20,000 |
| BRANCHES INC MIAMI, FL | GENERAL | $100,000 |
| BREAD FOR THE CITY WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| BREAKTHROUGH MIAMI INC UNITED WAY ANSIN BUILDING MIAMI, FL | EDUCATIONAL | $100,000 |
| CARTER BURDEN NETWORK NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustee: Richard L. Kay
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD L KAY | TRUSTEE | 20 | $100,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**MLK Weekend of Service 2026:** In January 2026, Repair (a partner organization) mobilized more than 8,000 volunteers nationwide through its MLK Weekend of Service. Working alongside 150 partner organizations, volunteers completed 8,078 acts of service and learning, including donating more than 36,600 pounds of food, packing 15,500 care kits, and contributing 19,500 essential items.
**The Himan Brown Digital Storytellers:** The Himan Brown Storytellers Project continues as an engaging endeavor that harnesses oral storytelling through talks, lectures, and interactive programming aimed at fostering community connection and understanding.
Himan Brown Charitable Trust News**Jewish Volunteer Center Activity:** The Jewish Volunteer Center of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, supported by the Trust, continues to serve as the central clearinghouse for volunteerism in Miami's Jewish community, matching individuals, families, and groups to volunteer opportunities.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Himan Brown Charitable Trust fund?
**Mission:** We make grants to qualified nonprofits that meet the HBCT's philanthropic goals. The Trust believes philanthropic partnerships are pivotal to accomplishing our charitable programs. Through our charitable work and partnerships, Himan Brown's memory continues to be a blessing. **Primary Funding Areas:** The Trust distributes grants across multiple focus areas: • Education • Youth Development • Community/Seniors • Performing Arts/Storytellers • Health & Wellness • Jewish Tradition/Vol…
How do I apply for a grant from Himan Brown Charitable Trust?
**Grant Activity:** The Trust has processed over $70 million in charitable grants and programs over the last decade. In FY 2024, total grants disbursed reached $5,132,000. **Grant Sizes:** Typical grant awards range from $2,500 to $1,600,000. **Recent Grants (2024):** Notable recent grants include: • Cornell University: $587,000 • Key Biscayne Community Foundation: $350,000 • Repair the World: $350,000 **Collaborative Programs:** Beyond traditional grantmaking, the Trust partners with nonprofit…
Where does Himan Brown Charitable Trust make grants?
The Trust operates across three primary impact regions: • Northeast • Mid-Atlantic • Southeast The Trust has demonstrated particular commitment to Miami, serving as the catalyst for Repair the World's site expansion to Miami five years ago. Today, Repair Miami fellows work to build capacity in the nonprofit sector throughout Miami-Dade County.
What size grants does Himan Brown Charitable Trust award?
In 2024, Himan Brown Charitable Trust awarded 50 grants totaling $5.9M — an average of about $118K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Himan Brown Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Himan Brown Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $4.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Himan Brown Charitable Trust's EIN?
Himan Brown Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6669056. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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