The Brookside Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Brookside Fund is a private foundation in Encino, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $100,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $16,000. 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$100,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $82,250 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $82,250 | 27 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 27 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
The Brookside Fund 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 The Brookside Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 21 | $74,900 |
| Ohio | 1 | $9,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $8,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $5,600 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Hill Foundation | General donation | $16,000 |
| Clare Foundation | General donation | $15,000 |
| Deaf West | General donation | $10,500 |
| Kenyon College Playwright Program | General donation | $9,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership SC | General donation | $8,000 |
| Center Theatre Group | General donation | $6,000 |
| Ucsd Fund | General donation | $5,000 |
| Loomis Chaffee | General donation | $4,000 |
| Awaking Recovery | General donation | $4,000 |
| Feast | General donation | $4,000 |
| High Mountain Institute | General donation | $2,500 |
| Westside Food Bank | General donation | $2,500 |
| Venice Family Clinic | General donation | $2,000 |
| The People Concern | General donation | $2,000 |
| Geffen Playhouse | General donation | $2,000 |
| American School for the Deaf | General donation | $1,500 |
| Pacific Palisades Library Asso | General donation | $1,000 |
| City Hearts | General donation | $1,000 |
| California College of the Arts | General donation | $1,000 |
| California Calls | General donation | $1,000 |
| Temescal Canyon Assoc | General donation | $500 |
| Pacific Resident Theatre | General donation | $500 |
| KPFK | General donation | $250 |
| Ryman Arts | General donation | $250 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of la | General donation | $200 |
| Pacific Pride | General donation | $200 |
| Mary's Place | General donation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Beatrice F Koopman Trustee
Questions people ask
Does The Brookside Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brookside Fund give?
$100,000 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Brookside Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Beatrice F Koopman Trustee (Trustee).
What does The Brookside Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, disability and arts and culture.