The Brooks Foundation
Accepts applications
The Brooks Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $66,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $11,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$66,500
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$11,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $95,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,378 | 3 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $95,000 | 5 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $66,500 | 3 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael J Brooks 7 Radnor Road, St Louis, MO 63131 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 378-1920 |
| What to submit | There is no application form |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions on awards |
What The Brooks Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 3 | $66,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Inn | General | $50,000 |
| St John the Evangelist | General | $11,500 |
| St Louis Youth Hockey Foundation | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael J Brooks
Questions people ask
Does The Brooks Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
How much does The Brooks Foundation give?
$66,500 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $11,500.
Who runs The Brooks Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael J Brooks (Trustee).
What does The Brooks Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.