Brooks Family Foundation
Brooks Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Murrysville, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants supported colleges, youth programs, community organizations, and other charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Key facts about Brooks Family Foundation
In short: Brooks Family Foundation gave $178K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 25-1774477
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $177,902
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- Average grant
- $9,883
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $408,252
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$408K
+495.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$178K
+176.5% YoY
Grant Count
18
-18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+237.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brooks Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Brooks Family Foundation gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education, youth activities, community services, and charitable organizations. Washington & Jefferson College describes its mission as graduating people prepared to contribute to the world as lifelong learners and responsible citizens. The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation says it promotes young people’s physical well-being, teamwork, education, and life skills through youth hockey and other activities. Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare describes its work as providing living alternatives and services to meet community needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $177,902. Grants ranged from $980 to $102,000, with a median grant of $3,250. The largest award was $102,000 to Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania. Other large grants included $12,000 each to Franklin & Marshall College and International Foundation; $10,000 to United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania; and $7,500 to the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 3% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2023) to $401K (2020). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $178K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington & Jefferson College ($102K). Together the top 10 received $168K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 85 (96%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA | Promote Education and Development of Skills and Knowledge | $102,000 |
| Franklin & Marshall College Lancaster, PA | Support the Educational Programs Provided by the College | $12,000 |
| International Foundation Warrendale, PA | Community Support | $12,000 |
| United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA | Lead and mobilize community support for people in need | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | Promote physical wellbeing of young people through youth hockey and other activities | $7,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America Minsi Trails Council Lehigh Valley, PA | Prepare youth to make ethical and moral choices by teaching the values of scouting | $6,500 |
| California University of PA Foundation California, PA | Support and supplement the charitable, educational and scientific activities and programs of the university | $6,000 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | Youth Ministry | $5,000 |
| Rotary Foundation Murrysville, PA | Community Support | $4,000 |
| Franklin Regional Panther Foundation Murrysville, PA | Ensure the highest level of educational innovation supporting students, faculty and staff | $2,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $408,252 | $1,024,766 | $182,365 | $177,902 | 18 |
| 2023 | $68,589 | $630 | $69,973 | $64,341 | 22 |
| 2022 | $137,935 | $82,528 | $89,929 | $74,627 | 43 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $408,252 | $68,589 | $137,935 |
| Revenue | $1,024,766 | $630 | $82,528 |
| Expenses | $182,365 | $69,973 | $89,929 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $177,902 | $64,341 | $74,627 |
| Net Investment Income | $517,188 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $4,265 | $4,627 | $6,687 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert J Brooks and Susan C Brooks as directors/officers.
Brooks Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert J. Brooks
Director & Officer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan C. Brooks
Director & Officer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 3465 Treeline Drive, Murrysville, PA 15668
Phone: (724) 325-4490
Frequently asked questions about Brooks Family Foundation
How much does Brooks Family Foundation give each year?
Brooks Family Foundation gave $178K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $64K across 22 grants.
What is Brooks Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Brooks Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,250, and its average grant was $9,883, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Brooks Family Foundation give grants?
Brooks Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Murrysville, PA (6 grants) and Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants).
Does Brooks Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Brooks Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (3 grants).
Who are Brooks Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Brooks Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Washington & Jefferson College ($102,000), Franklin & Marshall College ($12,000) and International Foundation ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Brooks Family Foundation?
Brooks Family Foundation reported $408K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $178K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Brooks Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education, youth activities, community services, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brooks Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brooks Family Foundation's EIN?
Brooks Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1774477. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Brooks Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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