Brooks Education Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brooks Education Foundation is a private foundation in Wilsonville, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $282,256 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $662 and the largest $123,099. 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$282,256
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$662
- Largest grant$123,099
- Assets$2.1 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $140,390 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140,390 | 15 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $282,256 | 18 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Brooks Education 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.
What Brooks Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 17 | $204,815 |
| Washington | 1 | $77,441 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Tuition Assistance | $123,099 |
| Individual | Tuition Assistance | $77,441 |
| Individual | Tuition Assistance | $65,730 |
| Individual | Tutoring needed to further education. | $6,300 |
| Individual | Equipment needed to further education. | $2,434 |
| Individual | Aid low income families | $2,035 |
| Individual | Aid low income families | $844 |
| Individual | Aid low income families | $742 |
| Individual | Aid low income families | $691 |
| Individual | Aid low income families | $633 |
| Individual | Aid low income families | $598 |
| Individual | Tuition Assistance | $539 |
| Individual | Aid low income families | $447 |
| Individual | Aid low income families | $301 |
| Individual | Aid low income families | $206 |
| Individual | Assistance with school activity expense costs. | $100 |
| St Andrew Nativity School | Charitable contribution | $100 |
| Individual | Assistance with school activity expense costs. | $16 |
Officers and trustees
- Tammy Brooks
- Karen Washington
- Jennifer Paauwe-Riffe
Questions people ask
Does Brooks Education Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brooks Education Foundation give?
$282,256 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $662.
Who runs Brooks Education Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tammy Brooks (Director), Karen Washington (Secretary) and Jennifer Paauwe-Riffe (Treasurer).
What does Brooks Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.