The Brookhill Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Brookhill Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.4 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $95,391 and the largest $650,000. 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$4.4 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$95,391
- Largest grant$650,000
- Assets$18.0 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.1 million the year before.
10% 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 | $2.8 million | 27 | $18.5 million |
| 2024 | $4.1 million | 27 | $15.7 million |
| 2025 | $4.4 million | 28 | $18.0 million |
How to apply
The Brookhill 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 Brookhill Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 21 | $3.9 million |
| Oregon | 1 | $175,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $93,304 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $82,710 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $45,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Graze magazine grant | $650,000 |
| St Augstine Preparatory Academy | Be the bold capital campaign | $600,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Grassland 2.0 program | $455,220 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Organic collaborative 2.0 | $443,000 |
| Individual | General operating | $400,000 |
| Mathematics Institute of Wisconsin | Pd scholarships | $309,380 |
| Fairshare Csa Coalition Inc | Organic vegetable apprenticeship program | $215,644 |
| Xerces Society Inc | To hire a pollinator specialist for wisconsin farms | $175,000 |
| Grassworks Inc | Communications support | $135,150 |
| Marbleseed | To create a communications director position | $122,035 |
| Brookfield Academy | Five stars to success scholarship | $100,000 |
| Heartland Health Research | Herbicide exposure research | $100,000 |
| Riding With Angels Inc | General operating | $100,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Hazelnut fund | $97,478 |
| Individual | Enhancing the Wisconsin Local Organic Grainshed | $93,304 |
| Organic Fruit Growers Association | Mitigate fruit damage from severe weather | $82,710 |
| Dane County Extension | GRANT FOR BETC PROGRAMGRANT FOR Organic Vegetable Production Conference | $61,044 |
| Individual | General operating | $50,000 |
| The Colonial Williamsburg Fund | Rare breeds programs | $45,000 |
| Milwaukee Symphony | General operating | $30,000 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra | General operating | $30,000 |
| Individual | General operating | $30,000 |
| Wisconsin Philharmonic Orchestra | General operating | $30,000 |
| Birch Creek Music Performance Cente | Donation to play forward annual fund | $25,000 |
| Teens Grow Greens Inc | Donation to inernship programs | $25,000 |
| The Livestock Conservancy | Phase ii of se2se and microgrants for conservancy members raising heritage breeds | $20,000 |
| Northeast Wi Tech College Education | Teachers academy grant | $13,482 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | General operating | $3,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcia K Peterson
- James L Mohr
Questions people ask
Does The Brookhill Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brookhill Foundation give?
$4.4 million in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $95,391.
Who runs The Brookhill Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marcia K Peterson (Trustee) and James L Mohr (Exec Director).
What does The Brookhill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.