Funding Amount

Varies ($12,500 - $25,000 per award based on historical disbursements)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Brooks Gives Back Annual Cash Awards

Funder: Brooks Gives Back Inc, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Geographic Scope: San Antonio, Texas - specifically serving zip codes 78235, 78223, and 78214 (Brooks campus and surrounding neighborhoods on the South Side)

Focus Areas:

  • Youth development and education

  • Senior services

  • Family support services

  • Healthcare access

  • Transportation services

  • Services for individuals with disabilities or vision impairment
  • Eligibility:

  • Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

  • Must directly impact the target zip codes (78235, 78223, 78214)

  • Organizations serving families, youth, and seniors prioritized
  • Award Details:

  • Awards are unrestricted funds that recipients may use at their discretion

  • Historical awards have ranged from $12,500 to $25,000 per organization

  • Most recent year (2023) awarded $200,000 total across 8 organizations

  • Three-year multi-year commitments available (e.g., $75,000 over three years)
  • About Brooks Gives Back:
    Established in 2017 and reestablished as a formal grant program in 2019. Brooks Gives Back raises funds through:

  • Signature events (Día de los Muertos Gala, Chanclas y Cervezas Fiesta)

  • Give back nights and activities with area businesses

  • Brooks Development Authority donations from asset sales proceeds

  • Board member contributions (100% board participation)
  • Since 2019, Brooks Gives Back has gifted nearly $500,000 to South Side-serving nonprofits.

    Contact Information:

  • Connie Gonzalez, Brooks Gives Back Secretary

  • Email: connie@livebrooks.com

  • Phone: 210-678-3300 (main office)

  • Email: info@brooksgives.org

  • Address: 7515 Inner Circle Drive, Suite #101, San Antonio, TX 78235
  • Vision: All who live, work, learn, play, and stay at Brooks are vested in the ideals of the common good, generosity, and aspirational growth for the entire Brooks family.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Where to Apply:
    Applications are available at brooksgives.org/apply-for-a-gift

    Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

  • Must directly impact zip codes 78235, 78223, or 78214

  • Priority given to organizations serving youth, seniors, and families
  • Application Materials:
    Specific required materials not detailed in provided content. Applicants should visit brooksgives.org/apply-for-a-gift for full requirements.

    Review Process:

  • Board of Directors carefully reviews all applications

  • Board identifies focus areas based on community input and needs

  • Selection based on meaningful and lasting impact on the community
  • Award Notification:
    Historically announced in September/October of each year

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsunrestricted-nonprofitsyouth-programsseniorsfamily-serviceshealthcaredisabled

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