The Carole L Brookins First Alliance Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Carole L Brookins First Alliance Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $793,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.6 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$793,500
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 | $1.4 million | 2 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 14 | $0 |
How to apply
The Carole L Brookins First Alliance 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 The Carole L Brookins First Alliance Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $860,000 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $893,500 |
| New York | 1 | $250,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $210,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook School | General charitable purposes | $793,500 |
| Societe Des Cincinnati de France | General charitable purposes | $500,000 |
| French-American Foundation-Us | General charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| Les Entrtiens de Royamont | General charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Eisenhower Foundation | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Center for Maritime Strategy | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Musee de Lordre de Liberation (Musee de L'armee) | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Middlebury College | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Penn Institute of Economic Research | General charitable purposesgeneral charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Kellogg School of Management | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Museum of Marblehead | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| The Normandy Institute | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence GOODMAN-COMP2023 2024
- Richard Sandor
- Mary Elizabeth BACKOF-COMP2023 20
Questions people ask
Does The Carole L Brookins First Alliance Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Carole L Brookins First Alliance Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Carole L Brookins First Alliance Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lawrence GOODMAN-COMP2023 2024 (President & Board Chair), Richard Sandor (Board Member) and Mary Elizabeth BACKOF-COMP2023 20 (Treasurer & Board Member).
What does The Carole L Brookins First Alliance Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.