Marbrook Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marbrook Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $685,000 in 86 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$685,000
- Number of grants86
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$18.5 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was down from $710,000 the year before.
41% 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 | $710,000 | 87 | $17.8 million |
| 2024 | $685,000 | 86 | $18.5 million |
How to apply
Marbrook 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Marbrook Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 61 | $629,000 |
| California | 4 | $19,500 |
| Virginia | 4 | $10,000 |
| New York | 3 | $7,000 |
| Hawaii | 3 | $4,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Phalen Creek Project | General operations of the organization | $40,000 |
| Metro Blooms | General operations of the organization | $40,000 |
| Climate Generation A Will Steger Legacy | General operations of the organization | $20,000 |
| Daily Work | General operations of the organization | $20,000 |
| Fresh Energy | General operations of the organization | $20,000 |
| Green Card Voices | General operations of the organization | $20,000 |
| Immigrant Law Center of MN | General operations of the organization | $20,000 |
| La Oportunidad Inc | General operations of the organization | $20,000 |
| Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy | General operations of the organization | $20,000 |
| Project Success | General operations of the organization | $19,500 |
| Achieve MPLS | General operations of the organization | $15,000 |
| Centro Tyrone Guzman | General operations of the organization | $15,000 |
| Earl E Bakken Center for Spiritual Healing | General operations of the organization | $15,000 |
| East Side Freedom Library | General operations of the organization | $15,000 |
| Hmong American Farmers Association | General operations of the organization | $15,000 |
| World Savvy | General operations of the organization | $15,000 |
| Youth Leadership Initiative | General operations of the organization | $15,000 |
| Raices Sagradas Community Mental | General operations of the organization | $15,000 |
| Literacy Minnesota | General operations of the organization | $15,000 |
| Somali Youth and Family Development Center | General operations of the organization | $15,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | General operations of the organization | $12,000 |
| Ten Thousand Things Theater | General operations of the organization | $11,000 |
| Augsburg College | General operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| Capi USA | General operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| Exposed Brick Theatre | General operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| Illusion Theater and School Inc | General operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| Karen Organization of Minnesota | General operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| Lake Street Council | General operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood House | General operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| New Native Theatre | General operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| Sahan Journal | General operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| Taikoarts Midwest | General operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| The Advocates for Human Rights | General operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| The Cedar Cultural Center | General operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| The Sead Project | General operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| Wellshare International | General operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| Wilderness Inquiry Inc | General operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment | General operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| Center for Performing Arts | General operations of the organization | $8,000 |
| Sweet Potato Comfort Pie | General operations of the organizaiton | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward Brooks
- Anna Gibson
- Katherine Warner Brooks
- Tyson Lien
- Minna Brooks
- Saegmany Ratsabout
- Terri Thao
- Nicholas Zelle
Questions people ask
Does Marbrook Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marbrook Foundation give?
$685,000 in tax year 2024, across 86 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Marbrook Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Edward Brooks (Director/Chair), Anna Gibson (Director), Katherine Warner Brooks (Director) and Tyson Lien (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Marbrook Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.