Brookbank Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Brookbank Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Grafton, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $315,288 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$315,288
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was down from $957,598 the year before.
19% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $957,598 | 37 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $315,288 | 34 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Brookbank Foundation Inc 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 Brookbank Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 30 | $281,068 |
| California | 2 | $32,220 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Haymarket Milwaukee | Contibution Provided | $100,000 |
| Florentine Opera Company | Contibution Provided | $34,500 |
| Palm Springs International Film Society | Contibution Provided | $30,000 |
| North Shore Library | Contibution Provided | $25,000 |
| North Shore Library | Contibution Provided | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin Aquatics Association Inc | Contibution Provided | $12,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | Contibution Provided | $10,000 |
| Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center | Contibution Provided | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee | Contibution Provided | $10,000 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | Contibution Provided | $10,000 |
| Friend of Boerner Botanical Gardens Inc | Contibution Provided | $6,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation | Contibution Provided | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Ballet | Contibution Provided | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum Inc | Contibution Provided | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Film Festival | Contibution Provided | $4,068 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Contibution Provided | $2,220 |
| St Christophers Episcopal Church | Contibution Provided | $2,000 |
| St Johns Lutheran Church and School | Contibution Provided | $2,000 |
| Economics Wisconsin | Contibution Provided | $2,000 |
| Old World Foundation | Contibution Provided | $1,500 |
| St Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral | Contibution Provided | $1,000 |
| Ascension Wisconsin Foundation | Contibution Provided | $1,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee | Contibution Provided | $1,000 |
| Charles E Kubly Foundation | Contibution Provided | $1,000 |
| Loyal Order of St Sava | Contibution Provided | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Contibution Provided | $1,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Contibution Provided | $1,000 |
| Miami University | Contibution Provided | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee Ballet | Contibution Provided | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee County War Memorial Center | Contibution Provided | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Library Foundation | Contibution Provided | $1,000 |
| Next Door Foundation | Contibution Provided | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin Historical Foundation Inc | Contibution Provided | $1,000 |
| Versiti | Contibution Provided | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Ann Labahn
- Ridge Braunschweig
- Sarah Kubly
- Ryann Whalen
- Charles La Bahn
Questions people ask
Does Brookbank Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brookbank Foundation Inc give?
$315,288 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Brookbank Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Ann Labahn (President), Ridge Braunschweig (VP & Treasurer), Sarah Kubly (Director) and Ryann Whalen (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Brookbank Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.