Verl I Brooks Scholarship Foundation
Accepts applications
Verl I Brooks Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Galesburg, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $607,418 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $9,578 and the largest $480,687. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$607,418
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$9,578
- Largest grant$480,687
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $142,546 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $111,079 | 17 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $142,546 | 18 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $607,418 | 13 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Judy Diemer 1313 Maple Ave, Galesburg, IL 61401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (309) 343-1348 |
| What to submit | Scholarship application |
| Deadlines | June 1st of each year |
| Restrictions | Residence in rivola township, mercer county, Illinois for at least two years prior to high school graduation. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Verl I Brooks Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 12 | $603,078 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $4,340 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rivoli Fire Protection District | Public safety | $480,687 |
| Individual | Education | $25,200 |
| Individual | Education | $19,635 |
| Individual | Education | $17,400 |
| Individual | Education | $13,161 |
| Individual | Education | $12,299 |
| Individual | Education | $9,578 |
| Individual | Education | $9,517 |
| Individual | Education | $9,445 |
| Individual | Education | $4,340 |
| New Windosr Public Library | Education | $2,448 |
| Individual | Education | $1,900 |
| Individual | Education | $1,808 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Bischoff
- Michael Schaubroeck
- Judy Diemer
Questions people ask
Does Verl I Brooks Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 1st of each year.
How much does Verl I Brooks Scholarship Foundation give?
$607,418 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $9,578.
Who runs Verl I Brooks Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Bischoff (Trustee), Michael Schaubroeck (Trustee) and Judy Diemer (Foundation M).
What does Verl I Brooks Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.