Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust
ROSALIE AND HAROLD BROWN CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Long Beach, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in cancer research, medical care, education, and community services.
Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust gave $3.8M across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $89K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,810,000
- +26.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- +377.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $88,605
- -73.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $83,842,542
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust
- 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: 247 Glendora Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803
Phone: (562) 706-5684
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer ($800K). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 59 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 8% to Nevada, 8% to Washington, and 2% to New York. The largest-grant list also includes Tel Aviv University.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust gives
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2022) to $3.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $3.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Los Angeles, CA | Operating Support | $800,000 |
| WSU Medical Long Beach, CA | Operating Support | $350,000 |
| TEL Aviv University | Operating Support | $350,000 |
| Las Vegas Blind Center Las Vegas, NV | Operating Support | $300,000 |
| USC Gould School of Law Los Angeles, CA | Operating Support | $300,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Seattle, WA | Operating Support | $300,000 |
| St John's Santa Monica, CA | Operating Support | $250,000 |
| USC Kidney Los Angeles, CA | Operating Support | $133,500 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Step-up Long Beach, CA | Operating Support | $75,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,842,542 | $4,272,487 | $4,959,511 | $3,810,000 | 43 | $4,031,092 | $3,419,017 | $4,230,237 |
| 2023 | $84,596,560 | $5,276,266 | $3,892,809 | $3,010,000 | 9 | $3,141,251 | $2,805,729 | $3,676,110 |
| 2022 | $71,416,159 | $29,681,836 | $3,567,638 | $2,015,000 | 7 | $2,089,457 | $767,960 | $3,073,530 |
| 2021 | $38,915,173 | $39,083,150 | $167,977 | — | — | $2,478 | $10,405,461 | $378,755 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $4.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations across several fields. For example, the Prostate Cancer Foundation says it funds research on prostate cancer biology and treatment, while the American Brain Foundation says it accelerates research on brain disease and promotes brain health. Harmony Project describes its work as promoting children’s development through music, and Team Rubicon describes itself as a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving communities before, during, and after disasters and crises.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $3,810,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $800,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards included $800,000 to USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer for operating support; $350,000 each to WSU Medical and Tel Aviv University for operating support; and $300,000 each to Las Vegas Blind Center, USC Gould School of Law, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research for operating support.
Other reported 2024 grants included $100,000 to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, $50,000 to Team Rubicon, $25,000 each to the American Brain Foundation, Starlight Children’s Foundation, and Harmony Project, and $10,000 to Catholic Charities. The Prostate Cancer Foundation describes its mission as funding promising research to improve treatment and patient outcomes; Team Rubicon describes disaster and crisis response as its work; and Starlight says it delivers happiness to seriously ill children and their families.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leon C Janks, Ronald Mandell, and Timothy Murray as co-trustees.
Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leon C. Janks
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Mandell
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Murray
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust
How much does Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust give each year?
Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust gave $3.8M across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 9 grants.
What is Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $88,605, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust give grants?
Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust gives mostly in California: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nevada (8%) and Washington (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (17 grants), Long Beach, CA (3 grants), Santa Monica, CA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer ($800,000), WSU Medical ($350,000) and TEL Aviv University ($350,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust?
Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust reported $83.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations across several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust?
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 Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust's EIN?
Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0896165. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Rosalie and Harold Brown Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rosalie-and-harold-brown-charitable-trust-morg_d6ff257ac7db44759eab967e2b1a2818
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