The Brooks Foundation
The Brooks Foundation is a private foundation based in Teton Village, Wyoming. In 2024, it reported 75 grants totaling $124,214 to charitable organizations in multiple states.
The Brooks Foundation at a glance
In short: The Brooks Foundation gave $124K across 75 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state California. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $124,214
- -40.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 75
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,656
- -28.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $4,301,949
- +50.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (24 of 74, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (25% 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 The Brooks Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Tony Brooks PO Box 819, Tenton Village, WY 83025
Phone: (973) 408-6700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Brooks Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Jackson Hole ($20K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
383 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 383 grants of 383 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest state shares were California (25%), Wyoming (24%), New York (12%), Tennessee (7%), and Massachusetts (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 75 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Brooks Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 24 of 74 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 58% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $122K (2020) to $209K (2023). In 2024 it made 75 grants totaling $124K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | General Support | $20,240 |
| Givengain Boston, MA | General Support | $5,625 |
| HCA Hope Fund Nashville, TN | General Support | $5,333 |
| NFG Foodwise Community San Francisco, CA | General Support | $5,150 |
| Fine Arts Museums of SF Lafayette, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Hope & Heroes Childrens Cancer Fund New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Parks Conservancy San Francisco, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art San Francisco, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA | General Support | $5,000 |
| WLG Charitable Foundation Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $2,700 |
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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 | $4,301,949 | $538,083 | $209,387 | $124,214 | 75 | $147,314 | $379,465 | $253,638 |
| 2023 | $2,858,744 | $438,333 | $263,205 | $209,278 | 90 | $211,641 | $248,898 | $209,489 |
| 2022 | $2,771,502 | $158,146 | $289,974 | $204,582 | 79 | $222,357 | $15,407 | $224,165 |
| 2021 | $2,773,353 | $377,805 | $225,108 | $154,382 | 63 | $163,632 | $282,086 | $182,843 |
| 2020 | $1,806,892 | $29,425 | $241,491 | $122,132 | 76 | — | — | $137,948 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brooks Foundation reported a distributable amount of $254K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole describes its mission as improving lives through philanthropic leadership. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art says it shares art with the public through collections, exhibitions, and programs. Hope & Heroes Children’s Cancer Fund says it funds childhood cancer and blood-disorder research, family support, and patient well-being. The University of Lynchburg describes its mission as inspiring independent thinkers and developing effective leaders.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 75 grants totaling $124,214. Grant amounts ranged from $45 to $20,240, with a median grant of $1,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $20,240 to the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole; $5,625 to GiveNGain; $5,333 to the HCA Hope Fund; $5,150 to NFG Foodwise Community; and $5,000 each to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Hope & Heroes Children’s Cancer Fund, Parks Conservancy, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and University of Lynchburg. The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists T Anthony Brooks and Linda Leith Brooks as trustees.
The Brooks Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Leith Brooks
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
T. Anthony Brooks
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 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 The Brooks Foundation
How much does The Brooks Foundation give each year?
The Brooks Foundation gave $124K across 75 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $209K across 90 grants.
What is The Brooks Foundation's typical grant size?
The Brooks Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,656, across 75 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Brooks Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Brooks Foundation give grants?
The Brooks Foundation's top state is California, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wyoming (24%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (10 grants), Jackson, WY (9 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (3 grants).
Does The Brooks Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Brooks Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (75 of 75) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Brooks Foundation's largest grantees?
The Brooks Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of Jackson Hole ($20,240), San Francisco Museum of Modern Art ($7,500 across 2 grants) and Givengain ($5,625), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Brooks Foundation?
The Brooks Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $147K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $254K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Brooks Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole describes its mission as improving lives through philanthropic leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Brooks 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 The Brooks Foundation's EIN?
The Brooks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3761279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The 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 October 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Brooks Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-brooks-foundation-morg_ea52937ab0eb4cb1b9147b8272770b68
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