Richard Brooke Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard Brooke Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.7 million in 66 grants; the typical grant was $80,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$6.7 million
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$80,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$135 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5.4 million the year before.
6% 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 | $4.6 million | 47 | $107 million |
| 2024 | $5.4 million | 68 | $128 million |
| 2025 | $6.7 million | 66 | $135 million |
How to apply
Richard Brooke 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 Richard Brooke Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 52 | $5.2 million |
| California | 11 | $1.2 million |
| Iowa | 2 | $332,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Humane Society | Pet wellness center | $1.0 million |
| Oneworld Community Health Centers Inc | Behavioral health and workforce training center capital campaign | $300,000 |
| College of the Desert Foundation | Pledge scholarship program | $200,000 |
| Camp Fosterymca of the Okobojis | Employee scholarships/bonuses | $182,500 |
| Food in Need of Distribution Inc (DBA Find Food Bank) | Mobile markets | $175,000 |
| American Midwest Ballet | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Assistance Lengue of Omaha | Operation school bell | $150,000 |
| Avenue Scholers Foundation | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland | School based mobile pantries | $150,000 |
| Living Desert | Field trip program | $150,000 |
| College Possible Omaha | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Northstar Foundation | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Omaha Conservatory of Music | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Nebraska Humane Society | Molly project | $120,000 |
| Child Saving Iinstitute | Pediatric and adolescent mental health services | $115,000 |
| Nebraska Children & Families Foundation | Learn and earn to achieve potential skills scholarships | $115,000 |
| Animal Action League | Spay/neuter trailer matching grant | $100,000 |
| Animal Samaritans | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Completely Kids | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Gallery 1516 of Regional Artists | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Omaha | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Omaha | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Kiewit Luminarium | Field trip program | $100,000 |
| McCallum Theater | Aesthetic education program | $100,000 |
| No More Empty Pots | Youth community education programming | $100,000 |
| Omaha Theater Company | Prek drama enrichment | $100,000 |
| Oneworld Community Health Centers Inc | Teen & young adult health centers | $100,000 |
| Oneworld Community Health Centers Inc | Mobile dental clinics | $100,000 |
| Oneworld Community Health Centers Inc | Family learning and navigation services at the learning community of south omaha | $100,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Library Foundation | Children's theater program | $100,000 |
| Union for Contemporary Art | Youth engagement programs | $100,000 |
| Youth Emergency Services | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Animal Action League | East valley spay/neuter clinics | $80,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Coachella Valley | General operating support | $80,000 |
| ACLU of Nebraska | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Casa for Douglas County | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Durham Museum | Temporary exhibit program | $75,000 |
| Film Streams | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Hospice House | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Nebraska Appleseed | General operating support for child welfare program | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melinda Drickey
- Neal Drickey
- Anne Drickey
- Robert Drickey
Questions people ask
Does Richard Brooke Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard Brooke Foundation give?
$6.7 million in tax year 2025, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $80,000.
Who runs Richard Brooke Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Melinda Drickey (Executive Director & Treas), Neal Drickey (Secretary), Anne Drickey (President) and Robert Drickey (Vice President).
What does Richard Brooke Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.