Uw Gladys Brooks Foundation
The UW Gladys Brooks Foundation is a private foundation established in 1981 under the will of Gladys Brooks Thayer, based in Garden City, New York. The foundation was created to provide for the intellectual, moral, and physical welfare of people in the United States by establishing and supporting nonprofit libraries, educational institutions, hospitals, and clinics.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.5M
-3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
+2.1% YoY
Grant Count
16
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$112K
+2.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to provide for the intellectual, moral, and physical welfare of the people of this country by establishing and supporting nonprofit libraries, educational institutions, hospitals, and clinics.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education: Support for educational endowments to fund scholarships based on leadership and academic ability; endowments to support salaries of educators in classroom instruction in liberal arts, mathematics, and sciences; and erection or endowment of buildings for educational purposes
- Hospitals and Clinics: Projects demonstrating new health needs or better efficiency in healthcare delivery
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation made 16 grants in 2024, including:
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Massachusetts, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $22,504,151
- Total Revenue: $1,522,369
- Total Expenses: $2,397,303
- Total Giving: $1,789,500
- Net Income: -$874,934
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,504,151 | $23,379,085 | $24,364,839 |
| Revenue | $1,522,369 | $1,356,885 | $2,105,861 |
| Expenses | $2,397,303 | $2,342,639 | $2,412,385 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,156,061 | $2,111,181 | $2,110,915 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,300,627 | $1,131,427 | $1,850,334 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,124,907 | $2,037,179 | $2,061,852 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Uw Gladys Brooks Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kathy Petry: Executive Director (35 hours/week, $164,000 annual compensation)
- Bank of America NA: Trustee ($228,000 annual compensation)
- Thomas P. Morris, MD: Governor (5 hours/week, $25,000 annual compensation)
- Michael P. Connors: Governor (5 hours/week, $25,000 annual compensation)
- Beth Daly: Governor (5 hours/week, $25,000 annual compensation)
The foundation has 2 employees on staff.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA NA | TRUSTEE | 1 | $228,405 |
| THOMAS P MORRIS | GOVERNOR | 5 | $25,000 |
| MICHAEL P CONNORS | GOVERNOR | 5 | $25,000 |
| BETH DALY | GOVERNOR | 5 | $25,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has continued active grantmaking in 2024, with recent grants supporting educational institutions and healthcare facilities. Notable recent recipients include universities and schools across the Northeast, with funding directed toward educational endowments, faculty development, and healthcare simulation equipment.
The foundation maintains an active website and accepts grant applications, indicating ongoing engagement with the nonprofit community.
Library Receives $100,000 Grant from the Gladys Brooks Foundation | GeorgetownData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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