Brooks McCormick Jr Trust for Animal
Preselected recipients only
Brooks McCormick Jr Trust for Animal is a private foundation in Downers Grove, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.4 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $120,000 and the largest $2.9 million. 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$4.4 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$120,000
- Largest grant$2.9 million
- Assets$59.7 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.9 million the year before.
46% 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 | $3.9 million | 16 | $60.0 million |
| 2024 | $4.4 million | 11 | $59.7 million |
How to apply
Brooks McCormick Jr Trust for Animal 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 Brooks McCormick Jr Trust for Animal funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $17,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $2.9 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $591,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $248,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $190,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $135,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $120,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooks Institute for Animal Rights Law and Policy Inc | Annual grant of operating funds to related exempt private operating foundation. | $2.9 million |
| Harvard Law School - Animal Law & Policy Program | For charitable purposes | $591,000 |
| Vermont Law School | For charitable purposes | $248,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation of America | For charitable purposes | $190,000 |
| University of Denver | For charitable purposes | $135,000 |
| Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College | For charitable purposes | $120,000 |
| Stanford University | For charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| University of Illinois | For charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Our Hen House | For charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| University of California | For charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| University of Alberta | For charitable purposes | $17,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory W Osko
- Timothy S Midura
- William M Giffin
Questions people ask
Does Brooks McCormick Jr Trust for Animal accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brooks McCormick Jr Trust for Animal give?
$4.4 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $120,000.
Who runs Brooks McCormick Jr Trust for Animal?
Its 2024 filing lists Gregory W Osko (Advisory Committee Member), Timothy S Midura (Advisory Committee Member) and William M Giffin (Advisory Committee Member).
What does Brooks McCormick Jr Trust for Animal fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and education.