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Lee and Claudia Brooke Foundation

Preselected recipients only Bellevue, Washington · EIN 464324775

Lee and Claudia Brooke Foundation is a private foundation in Bellevue, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,800 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,800. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $15,600 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$5,3003$300,806
2024$15,6006$388,882
2025$9,8003$456,483

How to apply

Lee and Claudia Brooke 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Lee and Claudia Brooke Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington3$9,800

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Pacific Northwest Writers Association
Issaquah, WA
To develop writing talent through education, accessibility to the publishing industry, and participation in an interactive, writer community$5,800
Islandwood
Bainbridge Island, WA
To provide exceptional learning experiences that inspire lifelong environmental and community stewardship$3,000
Bellevue Lifespring
Bellevue, WA
To provide children with the resources they need to reach stability.$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Lee and Claudia Brooke Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Lee and Claudia Brooke Foundation give?

$9,800 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.

Who runs Lee and Claudia Brooke Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Curtis Lee Brooke (Director).

What does Lee and Claudia Brooke Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.

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