Work at this foundation?
Claim this profile to manage it and see interest from grant seekers.
Brook Family Foundation is a private corporation based in NORWAY, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Paul Brook. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $553K. Total assets have decreased from $1.6M in 2011 to $1.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Cash contributions to charitable organization. During the year ending 3/31/23 contributions were made to 21 charities. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maine and Massachusetts. According to available records, Brook Family Foundation has made 101 grants totaling $390K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $95K and $195K annually from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $195K distributed across 42 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $19K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 65 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, Massachusetts, Colorado, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 29 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Cash contributions to charitable organization. During the year ending 3/31/23 contributions were made to 21 charities.
Expenses: $97K
Cash contributions to charitable organization. During the year ending 3/31/23 contributions were made to 21 charities. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 101 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, MA, CO.
Brook Family Foundation has distributed a total of $390K across 101 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $19K.
Brook Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Brook Family Foundation is headquartered in NORWAY, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Brook | TREASURER | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Jennifer Brook | DIRECTOR | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Shirley Brook | PRESIDENT | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Nicholas Brook | DIRECTOR | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Anthony Brook | DIRECTOR | $3K | $0 | $3K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
101
Total Giving
$390K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
65
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharing FoundationCAMBODIA CHILDREN SUPPORT | Concord, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Worcester Center For ThePERFORMING ARTS | Worcester, MA | $10K | 2024 |
| Wocester County HorticuluralCOMMUNITY GARDEN | Worcester, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Cancer Resource Center OfCANCER WELLNESS PROGRAM | Norway, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| Dress For Success WorcesterSUITING PROGRAM | Worcester, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Hebron AcademyANNUAL FUND-UNRESTRICTED | Hebron, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| Kennebec Valley Humane SocPET ADOPTION | Augusta, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| Maine Film CenterINDEPENDENT FILM CENTER | Waterville, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| Maine Island Trail AssociationMAINE COASTAL ISLAND CONSERVATON | Portland, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| Mid-Maine Homeless ShelterHOMELESS SHELTER | Waterville, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| Responsible Pet CarePET ADOPTION | Norway, ME | $4K | 2024 |
| Midway Foundation IncUMA 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS | Columbia, MO | $4K | 2024 |
| OhmpaCOMMUNITY THEATER DONATION | Norway, ME | $3K | 2024 |
| Harrison Food BankCOMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY | Harrison, ME | $3K | 2024 |
| Skills IncSUPPORT FOR THE DISABLED | St Albans, ME | $3K | 2024 |
| Spurwink IncBEHAVORIAL HEALTH & EDUCATION | Portland, ME | $3K | 2024 |
| Oxford Hills CommunityPERFORMING ARTS | Norway, ME | $3K | 2024 |
| Long Hopes Donkey ShelterDONKEY RESCUE & REHABILITATION | Bennett, CO | $3K | 2024 |
| Warren Brook Wildlife RehabWILDLIFE CONSERVATION | North Waterford, ME | $3K | 2024 |
| Sportsman Alliance Of MaineOUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER | Augusta, ME | $3K | 2024 |
| Kaydenz KitchenFOOD PANTRY | Lewiston, ME | $2K | 2024 |
| Loon Echo Land TrustLAND PRESERVATION | Bridgton, ME | $2K | 2024 |
| Common SpaceSHARED COMMUNITY SPACES | Portland, ME | $2K | 2024 |
| Food And MedicineSUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN POVERTY | Brewer, ME | $2K | 2024 |
| Full Plate Full PotentialCHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM | Brunswick, ME | $2K | 2024 |
| Wolves Of Me SanctuaryWOLF RESCUE | South China, ME | $2K | 2024 |
| Rural Community ActionHOMELESSNESS & HUNGER | Leeds, ME | $1K | 2024 |
| Maine LakesLAKE & WILDLIFE HABITAT PROTECTION | Yarmouth, ME | $1K | 2024 |
| The Ungrateful DeadAGING SUPPORT | Cornish, ME | $1K | 2024 |
| Ruffed Grouse SocietyWILDLIFE CONSERVATION | Pittsburg, PA | $750 | 2024 |
| Maine Organic Farmers AndBARN FUND | Unity, ME | $19K | 2023 |
| Stay Driven CharitableCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Ashland, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Scribner'S Mill PreservationHISTORICAL PRESERVATION | Harrison, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Engineers Without BordersSUPPORT FOR ENGINEERING PROJ. | Denver, CO | $8K | 2023 |
| Asu FoundationSCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND | Temple, AZ | $8K | 2023 |
| Cancer Resourc Center OfCANCER WELLNESS PROGRAM | Norway, ME | $6K | 2023 |
| Second Chance Animal ShelterANIMAL SHELTER | East Brookfield, MA | $5K | 2023 |