Private foundation · EIN 33-2238043 · McKinney, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Carolyn & David Brooks Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $191K total, median $66K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$191K
Median grant
$66K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Baylor UniversityWaco, TXGeneral support$100K
Mane GaitProsper, TXGeneral support$66K
Prison Entrepreneurship ProgramHouston, TXGeneral support$25K

About this foundation

Carolyn & David Brooks Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in McKinney, Texas, administered in care of David Brooks, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Carolyn & David Brooks Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Carolyn & David Brooks Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $191K across 3 grants, a median of $66K.

Where does Carolyn & David Brooks Family Foundation give?

Texas (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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