Private foundation · EIN 30-6057251 · Encino, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Brookside Fund

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: 27 grants paid, $100K total, median $2,000. 78% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
27
$100K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in CA
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Liberty Hill FoundationSanta Monica, CAGeneral donation$16K
Clare FoundationSanta Monica, CAGeneral donation$15K
Deaf WestNorth Hollywood, CAGeneral donation$11K
Kenyon College Playwright ProgramGambier, OHGeneral donation$9,000
National Outdoor Leadership ScLander, WYGeneral donation$8,000
Center Theatre GroupLos Angeles, CAGeneral donation$6,000
UCSD FundLA Jolla, CAGeneral donation$5,000
Loomis ChaffeeWindsor, CTGeneral donation$4,000
Awaking RecoveryLos Angeles, CAGeneral donation$4,000
FeastLos Angeles, CAGeneral donation$4,000
High Mountain InstituteLeadville, COGeneral donation$2,500
Westside Food BankSanta Monica, CAGeneral donation$2,500
Venice Family ClinicVenice, CAGeneral donation$2,000
The People ConcernLos Angeles, CAGeneral donation$2,000
Geffen PlayhouseLos Angeles, CAGeneral donation$2,000
American School for the DeafWest Hartford, CTGeneral donation$1,500
Pacific Palisades Library AssoPacific Palisades, CAGeneral donation$1,000
City HeartsTopanga, CAGeneral donation$1,000
California College of the ArtsSan Francisco, CAGeneral donation$1,000
California CallsLos Angeles, CAGeneral donation$1,000
Temescal Canyon AssocLos Angeles, CAGeneral donation$500
Pacific Resident TheatreVenice, CAGeneral donation$500
KpfkNorth Hollywood, CAGeneral donation$250
Ryman ArtsLos Angeles, CAGeneral donation$250
Big Brothers Big Sisters of LALos Angeles, CAGeneral donation$200
Pacific PrideSanta Monica, CAGeneral donation$200
Mary's PlaceWindsor, CTGeneral donation$100

By state: California 21 · Ohio 1 · Wyoming 1 · Connecticut 3 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

The Brookside Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Encino, California, administered in care of Lmw & Co, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 The Brookside Fund 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 The Brookside Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $100K across 27 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does The Brookside Fund give?

California (21 grants), Ohio (1 grants), Wyoming (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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