Lawrence True and Linda Brown Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Lawrence True and Linda Brown Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts, culture and education.

IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities.

PROFILE: The Lawrence True and Linda Brown Foundation was established in 1998. Lawrence True is a doctor and professor of pathology at the University of Washington and Linda Brown has has Ph.D. in nursing. The foundation does not maintain a website, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. According to tax filings, the Lawrence True and Linda Brown Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts, culture and education.

The family has directed steady sums to the University of Washington, including University of Washington Medicine. Lawrence’s sister Alice also has a medical background and is an ophthalmologist and humanitarian.

Grants range from $1,500 to around $271,000. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away approximately $1 million. Past grantees include A Contemporary Theatre, ACLU Foundation, Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle Opera, Town Hall Seattle and Wing Luke Museum.

The foundation keeps a low profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals.

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CONTACT:

Lawrence True & Linda Brown Foundation
1108 Willard Ave. W.
Seattle, WA 98119