Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.8 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $275,000 and the largest $507,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.8 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$275,000
- Largest grant$507,500
- Assets$76.3 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.5 million the year before.
56% of its 2024 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 | $6.5 million | 30 | $57.7 million |
| 2024 | $5.8 million | 23 | $76.3 million |
How to apply
Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $4.1 million |
| New York | 4 | $1.2 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $400,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Youth Network DBA Emerging Stronger | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $507,500 |
| My Friend's Place | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $505,000 |
| Hola - Heart of Los Angeles | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Jericho Project | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Casa of Los Angeles | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Food Forward Inc | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $400,000 |
| Covenant House California | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $300,000 |
| Beauty Bus Foundation | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $300,000 |
| People Assisting the Homeless | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $300,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Med Ctr | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $275,000 |
| Make Good Inc | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Crisis Text Line Inc | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| Children of Heroes of Ukraine Foundation | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| The Gabriella Foundation | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| Wildwood School Inc | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| Lacp | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Hammer Museum | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Wnyc | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| KCRW Foundation | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Rabbi Kligfeld's Discretionary Fund | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Center Theatre Group | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James L Brooks
- William Broder
- Amy Brooks
- Chloe Brooks
- Cooper Brooks
- Joseph Brooks
Questions people ask
Does Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation give?
$5.8 million in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $275,000.
Who runs Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James L Brooks (President), William Broder (Cfo and Secretary), Amy Brooks (Vice-President) and Chloe Brooks (Vice-President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, youth programs and arts and culture.