Brook Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorway, Maine · EIN 01-0499178 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$72K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
27% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Area Tech Center | Augusta, ME | Scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine | Norway, ME | Cancer wellness program | $5,000 |
| Harrison Food Bank | Harrison, ME | Community food pantry | $5,000 |
| Hebron Academy | Hebron, ME | Annual fund-unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Scarborough, ME | Sponsor trailblazer challenge | $5,000 |
| Na Wolf Foundation | Ipswich, MA | Wolf conservation | $5,000 |
| Pink Feather Foundation | Oxford, ME | Support for needy children | $3,000 |
| Worcester Center for the Performing Arts | Worcester, MA | Performing arts | $3,000 |
| Worcester County Horticulural Society | Worcester, MA | Community garden | $3,000 |
| Deertrees Theater | Harrison, ME | Performing arts | $2,500 |
| Ohmpa | Norway, ME | Community theater donation | $2,500 |
| Sportsman Alliance of Maine | Augusta, ME | Outdoor education center | $2,500 |
| Starting Point | Conway, NH | Domestic violence outreach | $2,500 |
| Long Hopes Donkey Shelter | Bennett, CO | Donkey rescue & rehabilitation | $2,000 |
| Maine Cancer Foundation | Falmouth, ME | Tri for a cure sponsor | $2,000 |
| Mid-Maine Tech Center | Waterville, ME | Maine robotics team | $2,000 |
| Casco Public Library | Casco, ME | Library programs | $1,000 |
| Riding to the Top Therapeutic | Windham, ME | Therapy horses | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $100,500 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532959349101003
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0499178
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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