Himan Brown Charitable Trust
$60 million in charitable grants and programs has been processed by the Himan Brown Charitable Trust over the last decade.
In addition to making grants to qualified nonprofits that meet the Trust’s philanthropic goals, we believe philanthropic partnerships are pivotal to accomplishing our charitable work. We partner with various nonprofit organizations to create:
- Community-building programs like the Himan Brown Program for Community at the 92NY or the Key to Giving Program in Miami.
- Storytelling programs like The Himan Brown Symposium at the New Jewish Home or the Himan Brown Storytellers Project at the KBCF.
Through our charitable work and partnerships, Himan Brown’s memory continues to be a blessing.
FY 2022 Dollars ($) Granted by Area of Interest
Youth Development: $880,000
Education: $1,190,500
Community/Seniors: $1,030,000
Performing Arts/ Storytellers: $975,500
Health & Wellness: $419,000
Jewish Tradition / Volunteerism: $620,000
FY 2022 TOTAL GRANTED: $5,115,000
In keeping with Himan Brown’s deep commitment to Jewish culture and tradition, the Himan Brown Charitable Trust was 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. The Trust also funds volunteer opportunities through the UJA in New York City and the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center as well as other Jewish service organizations throughout the various regions of grantmaking.
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The HBCT’s strong ties to the nonprofit organizations within its grant portfolio allowed the Trust to pivot during the pandemic in order to meet new unmet needs. The Trust supported food security through a network of nonprofit providers. This network also entailed community health partners that provided seniors with access and transportation to vaccinations during the pandemic. These organizations were crucial in supporting food security to those in need throughout the Covid-19 global pandemic.
The Trust’s philanthropic investment in families and education extends throughout their grantmaking by investing in organizations that ensure families have safe spaces for their children to continue learning through the summer. The Trust has invested in augmenting in-school and afterschool programming for students in schools throughout the U.S. That investment carries on to tertiary education in the form of scholarships and fellowships for those that are academically talented but financially needy. The Trust partners with academic institutions to process and coordinate scholarships and fellowships.
Himan Brown Charitable Trust’s Philanthropic Goals
- Spoken Word & Performing Arts & Storytelling
- Education & Youth Development
- Community & Families & Seniors
- Jewish Culture & Traditions
- General Nonprofit Support (capacity building)
HBCT Management Team
Richard L. Kay
Trustee, Chairman, Himan Brown Charitable Trust, New York
Mr. Kay is an attorney with Pryor Cashman, where he practices in trusts and estates, general representation, litigation, tax, and personal and wealth planning. Committed to helping his clients avoid litigation and conflict, Richard offers legal counsel that brings all interested parties together in a collegial manner. He is dedicated to preserving family rapport and seeking solutions that result in long-term accord. Richard holds a B.A. from Cornell University and a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School. He is Chair, Legal and Tax Panel, for the UJA–Federation of New York; former member, Board of Directors. Named by Best Lawyers in America as a leading attorney in Trusts and Estates law (2010-23)
HBCT investment portfolio team works with multiple professional advisors to oversee the Trust’s assets under management. Over the last decade plus, our team has been fiscally responsible in growing and managing the Trust’s charitable assets while meeting the philanthropic strategy across the grant portfolio.
HBCT grant portfolio team works with its partners and consultants to review grantee requests and reports on a regular basis. Over the last decade plus, the Himan Brown Charitable Trust has processed over $60 million to qualified nonprofits across our philanthropic regions.
HBCT governance works with a team of professional advisors to comply with state and federal best practices. Please see our public filings and financials for more information.