Private foundation · EIN 27-0816577 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Abbott L Brown Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $124K total, median $50K. 33% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$124K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.7M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Coast Guard Foundation IncStonington, CTgeneral purpose$64K
Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PAgeneral purpose$50K
Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CAgeneral purpose$10K

By state: Connecticut 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Abbott L Brown Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Fishman Block & Diamond Llp, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Abbott L Brown Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Abbott L Brown Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $124K across 3 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Abbott L Brown Foundation give?

Connecticut (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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