Brookwood Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brookwood Foundation is a private foundation in Kenosha, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $772,050 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $425,000. 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$772,050
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$425,000
- Assets$14.2 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
36% of its 2025 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 | $506,045 | 15 | $13.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 12 | $13.7 million |
| 2025 | $772,050 | 11 | $14.2 million |
How to apply
Brookwood 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 Brookwood Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 10 | $762,050 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wi Parkside | Scholarship & women's sports | $425,000 |
| Kenosha Community Foundation | General & civic restoration | $125,000 |
| Shoreland Lutheran High School Federation Inc | Building fund | $75,000 |
| New Life Academy | Tuition | $50,000 |
| Hope Lutheran Church Deerfield | Music ministry | $35,050 |
| Ozaukee Land Trust | Land resoration & tuition | $25,000 |
| New Life Evangelical Lutheran Church | Tuition | $15,000 |
| Christians Forward SE Asia | Mission work | $10,000 |
| Freedom Fellowship | India mission | $6,000 |
| Hawthorn Hollow | General | $4,500 |
| Education Foundation of Kenosha | High school art supplies | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles H Heide Jr
- Paula J Heide-Poggenburg
- Krista J Reck
- Kathryn H Thompson
Questions people ask
Does Brookwood Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brookwood Foundation give?
$772,050 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Brookwood Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles H Heide Jr (Trustee), Paula J Heide-Poggenburg (Trustee), Krista J Reck (Trustee) and Kathryn H Thompson (Trustee).
What does Brookwood Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.