Brooks Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brooks Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $770,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$770,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$17.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $780,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $770,000 | 16 | $14.0 million |
| 2024 | $780,000 | 17 | $15.2 million |
| 2025 | $770,000 | 15 | $17.2 million |
How to apply
Brooks 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 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 11 | $645,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $75,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Puget Sound | Endowed scholarship | $300,000 |
| University of Puget Sound | General support | $100,000 |
| American Lands Project | General support | $75,000 |
| Alaska Wilderness League | General support | $50,000 |
| C895 - KNHC Public Radio Association | General support | $25,000 |
| KCTS 9 - Cascade Public Media | General support | $25,000 |
| Kuow - Puget Sound Public Radio | General support | $25,000 |
| National Park Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Seattle Humane Society | General support | $25,000 |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| South Sound YMCA | General support | $25,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Washington Trails Association | General support | $25,000 |
| Pacific Public Media (KNKX885) | General support | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Seattle | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Brooks
- Stephanie Brooks
Questions people ask
Does Brooks Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brooks Foundation give?
$770,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Brooks Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Brooks (President / Treasurer) and Stephanie Brooks (Vice President / Secretary).
What does Brooks Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.