The Brook Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Brook Fund Inc is a private foundation in Allendale, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $304,800 in 87 grants; the typical grant was $600 and the largest $47,000. 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$304,800
- Number of grants87
- Typical grant$600
- Largest grant$47,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was down from $308,050 the year before.
37% 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 | $333,885 | 85 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $308,050 | 93 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $304,800 | 87 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
The Brook Fund Inc 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 The Brook Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 41 | $77,250 |
| Georgia | 19 | $67,320 |
| Iowa | 1 | $47,000 |
| New Jersey | 13 | $39,780 |
| Maryland | 4 | $36,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $13,000 |
| California | 2 | $12,350 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $6,400 |
| Missouri | 1 | $4,200 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Charitable | $47,000 |
| Savannah Jewish Federation | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Jccnnj | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Adamah | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Brown University | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Savannah Jewish Educational Alliance | Charitable | $11,800 |
| Breakthrough T1D (JDRF) | Charitable | $10,500 |
| The Sylvia Center | Charitable | $10,500 |
| Ny STEM Cell Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Savannah Classical Academy | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jericho Project | Charitable | $9,300 |
| Horace Mann School | Charitable | $8,900 |
| Center for Early Education | Charitable | $8,750 |
| Jewish Federation of Northern NJ | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Immune Deficiency Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Washington University | Charitable | $4,200 |
| Central Synagogue | Charitable | $3,900 |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Research | Charitable | $3,750 |
| Akin | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Adamah (New York) | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Adl Anti-Defamation League | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Congregation Mikveh Israel | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Jewish National Fund | Charitable | $3,600 |
| St Joseph's Candler Foundations | Charitable | $3,600 |
| American Friends Ogen-Israel Free Loan | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Bvmi | Charitable | $1,800 |
| City Harvest | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Congregation Agudath Achim | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Hillel International | Charitable | $1,800 |
| JCC of Rockland County | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley | Charitable | $1,800 |
| The Rockefeller University | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Valley Hospital Auxiliary | Charitable | $1,480 |
| American Jewish Committee | Charitable | $1,100 |
| Brotherhood Synagogue | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Cop Shot Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Georgia Organics Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Southeast | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Progeria Research Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William Rukin
- Barnett Rukin
- Donna Rukin
- SLX Capital Managment LTD
Questions people ask
Does The Brook Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brook Fund Inc give?
$304,800 in tax year 2025, across 87 grants, with a typical grant of $600.
Who runs The Brook Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists William Rukin (Treasurer), Barnett Rukin (Trustee), Donna Rukin (Trustee) and SLX Capital Managment LTD (Asset Mgmt).
What does The Brook Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.