Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation
The Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, it made 23 grants totaling $5,815,500 to charitable organizations, including organizations working on homelessness, child advocacy, food insecurity, and health-related charitable purposes.
Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation at a glance
In short: Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation gave $5.8M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $253K), mostly in California. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,815,500
- -10.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -23.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $252,848
- +16.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $275,000
- Total assets
- $66,018,494
- +33.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (7 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11100 Santa Monica Blvd 400, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 734-1234
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was La Youth Network DBA Emerging Stronger ($508K). Together the top 10 received $4.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 163 (22%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 20% to New York, 7% to New Jersey, and 2% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 23 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $179K; repeat grants $285K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $288K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 197% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.8M (2024) to $11.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $5.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Youth Network DBA Emerging Stronger Los Angeles, CA | Supports Organization's Charitable Purpose | $507,500 |
| My Friend's Place Los Angeles, CA | Supports Organization's Charitable Purpose | $505,000 |
| Hola - Heart of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Supports Organization's Charitable Purpose | $500,000 |
| Jericho Project New York, NY | Supports Organization's Charitable Purpose | $500,000 |
| CASA of Los Angeles Monterey Park, CA | Supports Organization's Charitable Purpose | $500,000 |
| Food Forward Inc North Hollywood, CA | Supports Organization's Charitable Purpose | $500,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc New York, NY | Supports Organization's Charitable Purpose | $500,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Hillside, NJ | Supports Organization's Charitable Purpose | $400,000 |
| Covenant House California Los Angeles, CA | Supports Organization's Charitable Purpose | $300,000 |
| Beauty Bus Foundation Woodland Hills, CA | Supports Organization's Charitable Purpose | $300,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,018,494 | $27,734,966 | $6,226,289 | $5,815,500 | 23 | $5,815,500 | $10,179,824 | $2,952,258 |
| 2023 | $49,512,595 | $3,361,780 | $7,095,570 | $6,524,700 | 30 | $6,625,863 | $1,104,551 | $2,680,150 |
| 2022 | $53,798,429 | $27,820,860 | $12,058,369 | $11,740,341 | 39 | $12,058,369 | $9,343,729 | $2,638,474 |
| 2020 | $44,661,049 | $26,385,302 | $9,886,002 | $9,344,339 | 71 | — | $5,272,559 | $2,175,914 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with a range of charitable purposes. For example, My Friend’s Place describes its mission as providing emergency and transitional shelter to people and families experiencing homelessness in Strafford County, New Hampshire. CASA of Los Angeles says it mobilizes community volunteers to advocate for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. Food Forward describes its work as rescuing surplus produce to fight hunger and prevent food waste. New York-Presbyterian Fund says it administers funds for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes connected with New York and Presbyterian Hospital and other approved health-care-related charitable organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $5,815,500. Grants ranged from $8,000 to $507,500, with a median grant of $275,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $507,500 to LA Youth Network DBA Emerging Stronger; $505,000 to My Friend’s Place; $500,000 each to HOLA – Heart of Los Angeles, Jericho Project, CASA of Los Angeles, Food Forward, and New York-Presbyterian Fund; and $400,000 to Community Food Bank of New Jersey. The listed grant purposes were to support each organization’s charitable purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James L. Brooks as president; William Broder as CFO and secretary; and Amy Brooks, Chloe Brooks, Cooper Brooks, and Joseph Brooks as vice-presidents.
Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation is led by James L. Brooks, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James L. Brooks
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Brooks
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chloe Brooks
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cooper Brooks
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Brooks
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Broder
CFO & Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation
How much does Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation give each year?
Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation gave $5.8M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.5M across 30 grants.
What is Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation's typical grant size?
Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $275,000, and its average grant was $252,848, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation that year got $179K on average.
Where does Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation give grants?
Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation gives mostly in California: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (20%) and New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (13 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Who are Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation's largest grantees?
Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include La Youth Network DBA Emerging Stronger ($507,500), My Friend's Place ($505,000) and Hola - Heart of Los Angeles ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation?
Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation reported $66.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with a range of charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation?
The foundation 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 Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation's EIN?
Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2653929. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Diane and Dorothy Brooks 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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