Brooks-Mathews Foundation
Accepts applications
Brooks-Mathews Foundation is a private foundation in Fremont, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $203,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $21,250 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$203,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$21,250
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$219,418
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $477,500 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $647,500 | 8 | $555,125 |
| 2024 | $477,500 | 6 | $206,638 |
| 2025 | $203,500 | 8 | $219,418 |
How to apply
| Contact | William Mathews Brooks 4725 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA 94536 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (510) 797-7980 |
| What to submit | Written Request submitted with statement of purpose and copy of exempt status. |
What Brooks-Mathews Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $83,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $70,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natl Sailing Hall of Fame Museum | Support general purposes. | $70,000 |
| Asian Art Museum Fdn of SF | Support General Purposes. | $50,000 |
| National Maritime Historical Societ | To support general purposes. | $25,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Patient Experience Fund | $25,000 |
| Int'l Yacht Restoration School | Support General Purposes. | $17,500 |
| STFYC International Yacht Racing Fd | Support General Purposes | $8,000 |
| Newport Historical Society | Support General Purposes | $7,500 |
| St Francis Sailing Foundation | Support General Purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- William Mathews Brooks
- Sherry Liang
Questions people ask
Does Brooks-Mathews Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Brooks-Mathews Foundation give?
$203,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $21,250.
Who runs Brooks-Mathews Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William Mathews Brooks (President) and Sherry Liang (Secretary).
What does Brooks-Mathews Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.