Private foundation · EIN 20-1835676 · Beverly Hills, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Clarence S Brooks Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $80K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$80K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.4M

Grants paid in 2024

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hebrew Union CollegeLos Angeles, CAEducational$40K
Israel Emergency AllianceLos Angeles, CAEducational$20K
Jewish Vocational ServiceLos Angeles, CAEducational$10K
American Friends of Magen David AdomLos Angeles, CAHumanitarian$10K

About this foundation

Clarence S Brooks Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Beverly Hills, California, administered in care of Jeffrey Ratner, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Clarence S Brooks Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Clarence S Brooks Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $80K across 4 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Clarence S Brooks Foundation give?

California (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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