The Charles E and Dorothy K Brown Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
The Charles E and Dorothy K Brown Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Studio City, California, registered in 1957, with $14,824 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
4326 Babcock Ave Unit 301, Studio City, CA, 91604 EIN 38-6069346 Since 1957
Revenue (FY2024)
$15K
▲ 85.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$32K
Net assets
$210K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
F
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for The Charles E and Dorothy K Brown Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating79 mo reserves · -115% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For The Charles E and Dorothy K Brown Foundation: 79 mo reserves · -115% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for The Charles E and Dorothy K Brown Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For The Charles E and Dorothy K Brown Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4326 Babcock Ave Unit 301, Studio City, CA, 91604
- City
- Studio City
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $15K (FY2013) to $15K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $210K
Operating margin
-115.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$210K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$210K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,824▲85.5% | $31,899▼5.0% | $210,115▼11.0% | $210,115▼11.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $7,990▼71.5% | $33,564▼1.8% | $236,050▲2.5% | $236,050▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $28,072▲6.4% | $34,175▼8.1% | $230,398▼10.2% | $230,398▼12.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $26,389▼9.0% | $37,167▲13.7% | $256,504▼2.5% | $262,004▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $28,988▲190% | $32,694▲26.2% | $263,198▼4.6% | $274,408▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $9,985▼26.3% | $25,913▲15.2% | $275,903▼6.1% | $278,113▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $13,540▲46.4% | $22,499▼2.7% | $293,832▼3.0% | $294,042▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $9,250▲68.3% | $23,122▲0.8% | $302,791▼4.4% | $302,791▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $5,495▼62.7% | $22,933▼14.0% | $316,663▼5.2% | $316,663▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $14,738▲11.8% | $26,667▼1.5% | $334,101▼3.4% | $334,101▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $13,182▼9.4% | $27,081▼26.0% | $346,030▼3.9% | $346,030▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $14,554 | $36,589▲41.6% | $359,929▼5.4% | $359,929▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $25,847▲32.8% | $380,447▼4.2% | $380,447▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $19,461▲46.8% | $397,183▼2.7% | $397,183▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $13,256▼63.9% | $408,069▲1.9% | $408,069▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $36,692 | $400,611 | $400,611 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is The Charles E and Dorothy K Brown Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Charles E and Dorothy K Brown Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-6069346, based in Studio City, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Charles E and Dorothy K Brown Foundation's EIN?
- The Charles E and Dorothy K Brown Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-6069346.
- How much revenue does The Charles E and Dorothy K Brown Foundation report?
- The Charles E and Dorothy K Brown Foundation reported $14,824 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Charles E and Dorothy K Brown Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The Charles E and Dorothy K Brown Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Charles E and Dorothy K Brown Foundation (EIN 38-6069346) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.