Brooks-Mathews Foundation
Historical FunderFremont, California · EIN 94-6098103 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | William Mathews Brooks |
|---|---|
| Address | 4725 Thornton Ave, Fremont CA 94536 |
| Phone | 5107977980 |
| Form and materials | Written Request submitted with statement of purpose and copy of exempt status. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natl Sailing Hall of Fame Museum | Annapolis, MD | Support general purposes. | $70,000 |
| Asian Art Museum Fdn of SF | San Francisco, CA | Support General Purposes. | $50,000 |
| National Maritime Historical Societ | Peekskill, NY | To support general purposes. | $25,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Patient Experience Fund | $25,000 |
| Int'l Yacht Restoration School | Newport, RI | Support General Purposes. | $17,500 |
| STFYC International Yacht Racing Fd | San Francisco, CA | Support General Purposes | $8,000 |
| Newport Historical Society | Newport, RI | Support General Purposes | $7,500 |
| St Francis Sailing Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Support General Purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $203,500 | 8 |
| 2024 | $477,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $647,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621249349103822
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-6098103
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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