Brooks Foundation
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6026627 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PNC Bank Charitable Tr Grant Review |
|---|---|
| Address | Tower at PNC Plaza 300 Fifth Ave Ma, Pittsburgh PA 15222 |
| Phone | 4129951770 |
| Form and materials | See Footnote |
| Deadlines | See Footnote |
| Restrictions | See Footnote |
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
4% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Learning Lamp | Johnstown, PA | The learning lamp after | $20,000 |
| Pittsburgh Filmmakers Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $20,000 |
| Water Street Ministries | Lancaster, PA | General support | $17,200 |
| National Aviary in Pittsburgh Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $15,000 |
| Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Genral support | $15,000 |
| Bottle Worksethnic Arts Center | Johnstown, PA | General support | $15,000 |
| Families Matter Food Pantry | Monaca, PA | General support | $15,000 |
| Saint Johns Hospice | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $13,417 |
| Women and Girls Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $13,117 |
| Junior Achievement of South Central Pennsylvania | York, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Gretna Productions Inc | Mt Gretna, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Kids Foundation Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Feeding the Spirit | Greensburg, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Society to Preserve the Millvale Murals of Maxo Vanka | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $9,000 |
| Lancaster Bible College | Lancaster, PA | General support | $7,500 |
| Council of Three Rivers Alliance | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $6,243 |
| Good Karma Garage | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $6,117 |
| Harrisburg Area YMCA | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Philharmonic | Monaca, PA | General support | $3,000 |
| Adoptions Together Inc | Calverton, MD | General support | $1,874 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $232,468 | 21 |
| 2024 | $245,648 | 17 |
| 2023 | $216,720 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621289349104132
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6026627
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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