A R Brooks FBO Amer Fed of Arts
A R Brooks FBO Amer Fed of Arts is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $279K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $28K.
A R Brooks FBO Amer Fed of Arts at a glance
In short: A R Brooks FBO Amer Fed of Arts gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,042
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,042
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,042
- Total assets
- $279,492
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who A R Brooks FBO Amer Fed of Arts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Federation of Arts Inc ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How A R Brooks FBO Amer Fed of Arts gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2023) to $16K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Federation of Arts Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $15,042 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $279,492 | $29,369 | $17,409 | $15,042 | 1 | $15,628 | $28,182 | $16,013 |
| 2024 | $267,456 | $27,007 | $15,938 | $14,213 | 1 | $14,789 | $25,604 | $15,022 |
| 2023 | $256,670 | $7,461 | $12,322 | $10,756 | 1 | $11,303 | $5,651 | $13,651 |
| 2022 | $261,628 | $-5,861 | $18,523 | $16,009 | 1 | $16,518 | $4,326 | $13,904 |
| 2021 | $286,012 | $59,360 | $15,785 | $13,777 | 1 | $14,239 | $58,128 | $15,468 |
| 2020 | $242,103 | $21,141 | $15,383 | $13,739 | 1 | — | $20,268 | $13,116 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A R Brooks FBO Amer Fed of Arts reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
A R Brooks FBO Amer Fed of Arts's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$264 (2020) → $407 (2025)
David Monson Co-Trustee
Co Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$293 (2020) → $408 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $408, to David Monson Co-Trustee (Co Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about A R Brooks FBO Amer Fed of Arts
How much does A R Brooks FBO Amer Fed of Arts give each year?
A R Brooks FBO Amer Fed of Arts gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 1 grant.
How large is A R Brooks FBO Amer Fed of Arts?
A R Brooks FBO Amer Fed of Arts reported $279K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is A R Brooks FBO Amer Fed of Arts?
A R Brooks FBO Amer Fed of Arts is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $279K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does A R Brooks FBO Amer Fed of Arts operate?
A R Brooks FBO Amer Fed of Arts has awarded grants in New York.
What is A R Brooks FBO Amer Fed of Arts's EIN?
A R Brooks FBO Amer Fed of Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6033399. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
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