Brooks Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3582018 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.2M
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$17.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $7,000.
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
91% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy | $2,000,000 |
| Southern Maine Community College Foundation | South Portland, ME | General Support | $50,000 |
| Portland Stage Company | Portland, ME | General Support | $32,500 |
| Mayo Street Arts | Portland, ME | General Support | $22,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | Auburn, ME | General Support | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Kennebec Valley Dental Coalition DBA Waterville Community Dental Center | Oakland, ME | General Support | $10,000 |
| Sunrise Opportunities | Machias, ME | $5,000 General Support; $5,000 Washington County Children's Program | $10,000 |
| Foodlink Inc | Rochester, NY | General Support | $7,000 |
| Center for Transformative Action | Ithaca, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Christian Medical Ministry to Cambodia Jeremiahs Hope | Denver, CO | General Support | $5,000 |
| FeedMore WNY | Buffalo, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Central New York | Syracuse, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Foodnet Meals on Wheels | Ithaca, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Blaine House Inc | Augusta, ME | General Support | $5,000 |
| Grassroots International | Boston, MA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Greater Portland Health | Portland, ME | General Support | $5,000 |
| Health Equity International | Newton, MA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York | Latham, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Saving Smiles Inc | Circleville, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Hamilton College | Clinton, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | New York, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Advocacy Center of Tompkins County | Ithaca, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| High 5 Adventure Learning Center | Brattleboro, VT | General Support | $2,000 |
| Madre | New York, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Speech Therapy Cambodia | San Francisco, CA | General Support | $2,000 |
| West End Neighborhood Association | Portland, ME | General Support | $2,000 |
| Choral Art Society | Portland, ME | General Support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Mount Auburn Cemetery | Cambridge, MA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Friendship with Cambodia | Eugene, OR | General Support | $1,000 |
| Maine Public | Lewiston, ME | General Support | $1,000 |
| Mechanics Hall | Portland, ME | General Support | $1,000 |
| Opera Maine | Portland, ME | General Support | $1,000 |
| Portland Symphony Orchestra | Portland, ME | General Support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,243,500 | 35 |
| 2023 | $768,500 | 66 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 2, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512759349101111
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3582018
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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