Brooks Family Foundation Trust
Accepts applications
Brooks Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Wilmington, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $495,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $65,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$495,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$65,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$10.5 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $500,000 the year before.
14% 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 | $460,000 | 9 | $9.3 million |
| 2024 | $500,000 | 9 | $9.8 million |
| 2025 | $495,000 | 8 | $10.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karin Carson 1525 Black Chestnut Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (915) 203-7511, kcarson@kcarsonpllc.com |
| What to submit | Mail or email |
| Restrictions | Limited to charities in el paso, Texas, and cloudcroft, New Mexico |
What Brooks Family Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | $365,000 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $130,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Board of Regents of the University of Texas System | Music festival series | $100,000 |
| El Paso Pro Musica | General support | $65,000 |
| El Paso Symphony Orchestra | General support | $65,000 |
| New Mexico Rails & Trails Association | General support | $65,000 |
| Otero County Animal Shelter | General support | $65,000 |
| El Paso Opera | General support | $60,000 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Texas System | Fellowship in music | $50,000 |
| El Paso Matters | General support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karin Armen Carson
Questions people ask
Does Brooks Family Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Brooks Family Foundation Trust give?
$495,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $65,000.
Who runs Brooks Family Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Karin Armen Carson (Trustee).
What does Brooks Family Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.