Verl I Brooks Scholarship Foundation
Historical FunderGalesburg, Illinois · EIN 36-3967580 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,448 and $480,687.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JUDY DIEMER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1313 MAPLE AVE, GALESBURG IL 61401 |
| Phone | 3093431348 |
| Form and materials | SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | JUNE 1ST OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | RESIDENCE IN RIVOLA TOWNSHIP, MERCER COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS PRIOR TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. |
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivoli Fire Protection District | New Windsor, IL | Public safety | $480,687 |
| New Windosr Public Library | New Windsor, IL | Education | $2,448 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($124,283). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $607,418 | 13 |
| 2024 | $142,546 | 18 |
| 2023 | $111,079 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611989349100106
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3967580
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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