Brooks Family Foundation Trust
Historical FunderWilmington, North Carolina · EIN 85-6231940 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $65,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KARIN CARSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 1525 BLACK CHESTNUT DRIVE, WILMINGTON NC 28405 |
| Phone | 9152037511 |
| KCARSON@KCARSONPLLC.COM | |
| Form and materials | MAIL OR EMAIL |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO CHARITIES IN EL PASO, TEXAS, AND CLOUDCROFT, NEW MEXICO |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Regents of the University of Texas System | Austin, TX | Music festival series | $100,000 |
| El Paso Pro Musica | El Paso, TX | General support | $65,000 |
| El Paso Symphony Orchestra | El Paso, TX | General support | $65,000 |
| New Mexico Rails & Trails Association | Cloudcroft, NM | General support | $65,000 |
| Otero County Animal Shelter | Alamogordo, NM | General support | $65,000 |
| El Paso Opera | El Paso, TX | General support | $60,000 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Texas System | Austin, TX | Fellowship in music | $50,000 |
| El Paso Matters | El Paso, TX | General support | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $495,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $500,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $460,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631599349100708
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-6231940
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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