Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 20-2653929 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.8M
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$275,000
Total assets$76.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $500,000.
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
26% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Youth Network Dba Emerging Stronger | Los Angeles, CA | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $507,500 |
| My Friend's Place | Los Angeles, CA | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $505,000 |
| Hola - Heart of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Jericho Project | New York, NY | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Casa of Los Angeles | Monterey Park, CA | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Food Forward Inc | North Hollywood, CA | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc | New York, NY | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey | Hillside, NJ | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $400,000 |
| Covenant House California | Los Angeles, CA | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $300,000 |
| Beauty Bus Foundation | Woodland Hills, CA | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $300,000 |
| People Assisting the Homeless | Los Angeles, CA | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $300,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Med Ctr | Los Angeles, CA | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $275,000 |
| Make Good Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Crisis Text Line Inc | New York, NY | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| Children of Heroes of Ukraine Foundation | Denver, CO | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| The Gabriella Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| Wildwood School Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| Lacp | Los Angeles, CA | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Hammer Museum | Los Angeles, CA | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Wnyc | New York, NY | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Kcrw Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Rabbi Kligfeld's Discretionary Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Center Theatre Group | Los Angeles, CA | Supports organization's charitable purpose | $8,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,815,500 | 23 |
| 2023 | $6,524,700 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349100533
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2653929
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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