Private foundation · EIN 83-2764877 · Seattle, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $770K total, median $25K. 73% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$770K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in WA
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Puget SoundTacoma, WAEndowed scholarship$300K
University of Puget SoundTacoma, WAGeneral support$100K
American Lands ProjectSeattle, WAGeneral support$75K
Alaska Wilderness LeagueWashington, DCGeneral support$50K
C895 - Knhc Public Radio AssociationSeattle, WAGeneral support$25K
Kcts 9 - Cascade Public MediaSeattle, WAGeneral support$25K
Kuow - Puget Sound Public RadioSeattle, WAGeneral support$25K
National Park FoundationWashington, DCGeneral support$25K
Seattle Humane SocietyBellevue, WAGeneral support$25K
Sigma Alpha Epsilon FoundationEvanston, ILGeneral support$25K
South Sound YMCAOlympia, WAGeneral support$25K
UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$25K
Washington Trails AssociationSeattle, WAGeneral support$25K
Pacific Public Media (knkx885)Tacoma, WAGeneral support$10K
YMCA of Greater SeattleSeattle, WAGeneral support$10K

By state: Washington 11 · District of Columbia 2 · Illinois 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Brooks Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, administered in care of King & Oliason Pllc, tax-exempt since 2021. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Brooks 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 Brooks Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $770K across 15 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Brooks Foundation give?

Washington (11 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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