UW Gladys Brooks Foundation
Accepts applications
UW Gladys Brooks Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $125,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.8 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$125,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$45.9 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
77% 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 | $1.8 million | 16 | $42.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 16 | $42.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 17 | $45.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Board of Governors Brooks Foundatio 1055 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (516) 746-6103 |
| What to submit | Grant proposal letter. See kathy@gladysbrooksfoundation.org submit by mail and electronically |
| Deadlines | May 31 |
| Restrictions | See kathy@gladysbrooksfoundation.org awards are restricted to 501(c) (3) organizations. Awards are restricted to certain states. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What UW Gladys Brooks Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $1.3 million |
| Indiana | 2 | $175,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $150,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $125,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heartshare Education Center | Design & renovate classroom for skill development | $200,000 |
| Molloy University | Scholarship endowment for graduate degree in education | $200,000 |
| Marist University | Scholarship endowment for civic scholars | $150,000 |
| Mizzentop Day School | Classroom furniture for lower and middle schools | $150,000 |
| Notre Dame of Maryland University | Scholarship endowment for nursing majors | $150,000 |
| St Mary's College | Establish language & literacy lab - speech & language clinic | $150,000 |
| San Miguel Academy of Newburg | Renovate and modernize classrooms in the middle school | $130,000 |
| Blythedale Children's Hospital | Simulation equipment - parent/family education program | $125,000 |
| Providence College | Rev cornelious p. Forster, o.p. Endowment | $125,000 |
| The Viscardi Center | Support development of fully accessible on-line library | $88,000 |
| Cooke School and Institute | Play equipment for students with disabilities | $59,000 |
| Compehensive Youth Development | Computers, video cameras & books for library | $50,000 |
| Covenant School of Bridgeport | 12 passenger van for enrichment activities | $50,000 |
| St Patrick's School | Interactive displays for classrooms | $50,000 |
| New Alternatives for Children | Wheelchair accessible transportation van | $30,000 |
| Trinity-Pawling School | Install student safety technology updates | $25,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Education | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America NA
- Thomas P Morris
- Michael P Connors
- Beth Daly
Questions people ask
Does UW Gladys Brooks Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 31.
How much does UW Gladys Brooks Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $125,000.
Who runs UW Gladys Brooks Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America NA (Trustee), Thomas P Morris (Governor), Michael P Connors (Governor) and Beth Daly (Governor).
What does UW Gladys Brooks Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.