Brooks Education Foundation
Brooks Education Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilsonville, Oregon. Its 2026 filing reports grants for tuition assistance, tutoring and equipment needed to further education, and aid to low-income families.
Brooks Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Brooks Education Foundation gave $282K across 18 grants in 2026 (avg $16K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $282,256
- +101.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 18
- +20.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $15,681
- +67.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $662
- Total assets
- $1,700,838
- -8.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Oregon (73% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Brooks Education Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7601 Sw Roanoke Drive, Wilsonville, OR 97070
Phone: (503) 318-8676
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brooks Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was E Heber ($132K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $138K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($143,710), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 34 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 27% to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Brooks Education Foundation gives
- In 2026 it paid out 274% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2022) to $282K (2026). In 2026 it made 18 grants totaling $282K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| E Heber Portland, OR | Tuition Assistance | $123,099 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $143,710 |
| E Heber Portland, OR | Tutoring needed to further education. | $6,300 |
| E Heber Portland, OR | Equipment needed to further education. | $2,434 |
| M Gonzalez Lopez Aloha, OR | Aid low income families | $2,035 |
| M Gonzalez Lopez Aloha, OR | Aid low income families | $844 |
| W Molina Beaverton, OR | Aid low income families | $742 |
| V Garcia Beaverton, OR | Aid low income families | $691 |
| Y Hernandez Beaverton, OR | Aid low income families | $633 |
| J Pacheco Beaverton, OR | Aid low income families | $598 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,700,838 | $145,711 | $308,332 | $282,256 | 18 | $297,512 | $134,891 | $108,747 |
| 2025 | $1,863,459 | $950,359 | $176,918 | $140,390 | 15 | $166,918 | $117,566 | $97,615 |
| 2023 | $1,080,991 | $95,565 | $17,953 | — | — | — | $12,111 | — |
| 2022 | $1,003,379 | $1,088,901 | $85,522 | $71,200 | 1 | $71,200 | $4,770 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brooks Education Foundation reported a distributable amount of $109K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $282,256. Grant amounts ranged from $16 to $123,099, with a median of $662. The largest awards were $123,099 to E Heber in Portland, Oregon, for tuition assistance; $77,441 to A an individual recipient in Vancouver, Washington, for tuition assistance; and $65,730 to an individual recipient in Portland, Oregon, for tuition assistance. Other reported awards included $6,300 to E Heber for tutoring needed to further education and $2,434 to E Heber for equipment needed to further education.
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Tammy Brooks as director, Karen Washington as secretary, and Jennifer Paauwe-Riffe as treasurer.
Brooks Education Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Tammy Brooks
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Paauwe-Riffe
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Washington
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Brooks Education Foundation
How much does Brooks Education Foundation give each year?
Brooks Education Foundation gave $282K across 18 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $140K across 15 grants.
What is Brooks Education Foundation's typical grant size?
Brooks Education Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $662, and its average grant was $15,681, across 18 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Brooks Education Foundation give grants?
Brooks Education Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Beaverton, OR (6 grants), Portland, OR (5 grants) and Aloha, OR (3 grants).
Does Brooks Education Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Brooks Education Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Aid low income families" (9 grants) and "Tuition Assistance" (4 grants).
Who are Brooks Education Foundation's largest grantees?
Brooks Education Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include E Heber ($131,849 across 4 grants), M Gonzalez Lopez ($2,879 across 2 grants) and W Molina ($742), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($143,710), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Brooks Education Foundation?
Brooks Education Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $298K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $109K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Brooks Education Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brooks Education Foundation's EIN?
Brooks Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1918504. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Does Brooks Education Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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