Brooks Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 83-2764877 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$770K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$17.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
26% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA | Endowed scholarship | $300,000 |
| University of Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA | General support | $100,000 |
| American Lands Project | Seattle, WA | General support | $75,000 |
| Alaska Wilderness League | Washington, DC | General support | $50,000 |
| C895 - Knhc Public Radio Association | Seattle, WA | General support | $25,000 |
| Kcts 9 - Cascade Public Media | Seattle, WA | General support | $25,000 |
| Kuow - Puget Sound Public Radio | Seattle, WA | General support | $25,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| Seattle Humane Society | Bellevue, WA | General support | $25,000 |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation | Evanston, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| South Sound YMCA | Olympia, WA | General support | $25,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Washington Trails Association | Seattle, WA | General support | $25,000 |
| Pacific Public Media (Knkx885) | Tacoma, WA | General support | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Seattle | Seattle, WA | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $770,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $780,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $770,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349101981
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2764877
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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