Brokaw Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brokaw Foundation is a private foundation in Takoma Park, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $37,076 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $28,076. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$37,076
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$28,076
- Assets$937,868
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $31,899 the year before.
83% 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 | $32,643 | 5 | $694,249 |
| 2024 | $31,899 | 7 | $823,764 |
| 2025 | $37,076 | 6 | $937,868 |
How to apply
Brokaw 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 Brokaw Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maryland. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $28,076 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Public Radio Inc | General fund | $28,076 |
| Casa San Jose | General fund | $3,000 |
| Reading Partners | General fund | $3,000 |
| Amigos de El Yunque | General fund | $1,000 |
| Delaware Museum of Natural History | General fund | $1,000 |
| Dixie Girl Dog Rescue | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas Brokaw
- Jeffrey J Brokaw
- Clotilda B Heimbuch
Questions people ask
Does Brokaw Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brokaw Foundation give?
$37,076 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Brokaw Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicholas Brokaw (Trustee), Jeffrey J Brokaw (Trustee) and Clotilda B Heimbuch (Trustee).
What does Brokaw Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.