Charles V W Brooks Charitable Trust
Charles V W Brooks Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Muir Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 9 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $33.
Charles V W Brooks Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Charles V W Brooks Charitable Trust gave $6K across 9 grants in 2022 (avg $718), top state New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $6,462
- -96.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $718
- -96.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $718
- Primary geography
- New York (33% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Charles V W Brooks Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was American Civil Liberties Found ($718). Together the top 9 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Charles V W Brooks Charitable Trust gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $162K (2021). In 2022 it made 9 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Found New York, NY | Further Charitablepurpose Ofexempt Org. | $718 |
| Center for Arms Control Washington, DC | Further Charitablepurpose Ofexempt Org. | $718 |
| Food Animal Concerns Trust Chicago, IL | Further Charitablepurpose Ofexempt Org. | $718 |
| Food First Oakland, CA | Further Charitablepurpose Ofexempt Org. | $718 |
| Fund for Peace Washington, DC | Further Charitablepurpose Ofexempt Org. | $718 |
| Natl Resources Defense Council New York, NY | Further Charitablepurpose Ofexempt Org. | $718 |
| No American Congress Latin Ame New York, NY | Further Charitablepurpose Ofexempt Org. | $718 |
| People for the American Way Washington, DC | Further Charitablepurpose Ofexempt Org. | $718 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Cambridge, MA | Further Charitablepurpose Ofexempt Org. | $718 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $33 | $20,344 | $6,462 | 9 | $6,462 | $33 | — |
| 2021 | $20,311 | $2,781 | $166,349 | $162,000 | 9 | $162,000 | $114,055 | $7,302 |
| 2020 | $200,637 | $2,898 | $18,614 | $9,000 | 9 | — | $2,898 | $5,958 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles V W Brooks Charitable Trust is led by John Schick, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
John Schick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Charles V W Brooks Charitable Trust
How much does Charles V W Brooks Charitable Trust give each year?
Charles V W Brooks Charitable Trust gave $6K across 9 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $162K across 9 grants.
What is Charles V W Brooks Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Charles V W Brooks Charitable Trust's median grant in 2022 was $718, and its average grant was $718, across 9 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles V W Brooks Charitable Trust give grants?
Charles V W Brooks Charitable Trust's top state is New York, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (33%) and Illinois (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Charles V W Brooks Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Charles V W Brooks Charitable Trust's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Further Charitablepurpose Ofexempt Org." (9 grants).
Who are Charles V W Brooks Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Charles V W Brooks Charitable Trust's largest 2022 grantees include American Civil Liberties Found ($718), Center for Arms Control ($718) and Food Animal Concerns Trust ($718), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What is Charles V W Brooks Charitable Trust's EIN?
Charles V W Brooks Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-6080247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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