The Brooks Family Foundation Inc
The Brooks Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Punta Gorda, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $299K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $37K.
The Brooks Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Brooks Family Foundation Inc gave $23K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,000
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,833
- -25.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $298,808
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Brooks Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($8K). Together the top 6 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Brooks Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $24K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Charitable Purpose | $8,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Tampa, FL | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation Nashville, TN | Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Shriners Hospital Tampa, FL | Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| St Judes Memphis, TN | Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
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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 | $298,808 | $44,620 | $32,691 | $23,000 | 6 | $23,725 | $37,099 | $21,983 |
| 2023 | $286,879 | $25,244 | $27,719 | $20,500 | 4 | $21,150 | $18,675 | $19,375 |
| 2022 | $289,354 | $54,514 | $29,924 | $24,000 | 5 | $24,210 | $49,235 | $18,380 |
| 2021 | $279,764 | $30,807 | $6,686 | $15,000 | 2 | $21,686 | $30,785 | $20,294 |
| 2020 | $256,393 | $33,516 | $20,272 | $15,511 | 3 | — | $28,456 | $16,619 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brooks Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Brooks Family Foundation Inc is led by Gary E. Brooks, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary E. Brooks
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Denise M. Brooks
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
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 The Brooks Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Brooks Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Brooks Family Foundation Inc gave $23K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 4 grants.
What is The Brooks Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Brooks Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,750, and its average grant was $3,833, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Brooks Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Brooks Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (33%) and Tennessee (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (2 grants).
Who are The Brooks Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Brooks Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($8,000), Wounded Warrior Project ($5,000) and Gary Sinise Foundation ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Brooks Family Foundation Inc?
The Brooks Family Foundation Inc reported $299K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Brooks Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Brooks Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2590634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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