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Brooks Family Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is % Lwc. It holds total assets of $17.7M. Annual income is reported at $7.4M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Brooks Family Foundation has made 300 grants totaling $33.6M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $25.6M in 2021 to $769K in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25M, with an average award of $112K. The foundation has supported 119 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Maine, Massachusetts, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Brooks Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 300 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, ME, MA.
Brooks Family Foundation has distributed a total of $33.6M across 300 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $112K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25M.
Brooks Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Brooks Family Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherie Wendelken | Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James E Brooks | Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$873K
Total Assets
$19M
Fair Market Value
$19M
Net Worth
$19M
Grants Paid
$769K
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$296K
Distribution Amount
$813K
Total: $14.2M
Total Grants
300
Total Giving
$33.6M
Average Grant
$112K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
119
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthreach Community Health CentersGeneral Support | Waterville, ME | $60K | 2024 |
| Southern Maine Community College FoundationGeneral Support | South Portland, ME | $50K | 2024 |
| Mayo Street ArtsGeneral Support | Portland, ME | $47K | 2024 |
| The Foundation For Maine Community CollegesGeneral Support | South Portland, ME | $40K | 2024 |
| Oasis Health Network Inc (Fbo Oasis Free Clinic)General Support | Brunswick, ME | $30K |
| 2024 |
| Mid-Coast Health Net Inc (Fbo Knox County Health Clinic)General Support | Rockland, ME | $30K | 2024 |
| United Way Of Southern MaineGeneral Support | Portland, ME | $30K | 2024 |
| Greater Portland LandmarksGeneral Support | Portland, ME | $27K | 2024 |
| Portland Stage CompanyGeneral Support | Portland, ME | $27K | 2024 |
| Heart Of Maine United WayGeneral Support | Bangor, ME | $20K | 2024 |
| United Way Of Tri-Valley AreaGeneral Support | Farmington, ME | $20K | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Portland Community Free ClinicGeneral Support | South Portland, ME | $20K | 2024 |
| Good Shepherd Food BankGeneral Support | Auburn, ME | $20K | 2024 |
| United Way Of AroostookGeneral Support | Presque Isle, ME | $20K | 2024 |
| United Way Of Androscoggin CountyGeneral Support | Lewiston, ME | $20K | 2024 |
| United Way Of Mid Coast MaineGeneral Support | Bath, ME | $20K | 2024 |
| Partners In HealthGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $20K | 2024 |
| Smile Train IncGeneral Support | New York, NY | $13K | 2024 |
| Ithaca Health Alliance (Fbo Ithaca Free Clinic)General Support | Ithaca, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| Doctors Without Borders UsaGeneral Support | New York, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| Center For Transformative Action (Fbo Story House Ithaca)General Support | Ithaca, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| Family & Children'S Services Of IthacaGeneral Support | Ithaca, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| Friends Of Stewart ParkGeneral Support | Ithaca, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| Kennebec Valley Dental Coalition Dba Waterville Community Dental CenterGeneral Support | Oakland, ME | $10K | 2024 |
| United Way Of Broome CountyGeneral Support | Vestal, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| United Way Of Central New YorkGeneral Support | Syracuse, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| United Way Of Cortland CountyGeneral Support | Cortland, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| United Way Of Tompkins CountyGeneral Support | Ithaca, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| Waynflete SchoolGeneral Support | Portland, ME | $10K | 2024 |
| Foodlink IncGeneral Support | Rochester, NY | $7K | 2024 |
| Bangor Area Homeless CenterGeneral Support | Bangor, ME | $6K | 2024 |
| Affordable Housing InstituteGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Greater Portland HealthGeneral Support | Portland, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| Health Equity International (Fbo St Boniface Haiti Foundation)General Support | Newton, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Trustees Of Hamilton CollegeGeneral Support | Clinton, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Christian Medical Ministry To Cambodia Jeremiahs HopeGeneral Support | Denver, CO | $5K | 2024 |
| Saving Smiles IncGeneral Support | Circleville, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Food Bank Of Central New YorkGeneral Support | Syracuse, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Speech Therapy CambodiaGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2024 |
| Sunrise Opportunities (Fbo Washington County Children'S Program)General Support | Machias, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| Sunrise OpportunitiesGeneral Support | Machias, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| Feedmore WnyGeneral Support | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Center For Transformative Action (Fbo Ithaca City Of Asylum)General Support | Ithaca, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Grassroots InternationalGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Foodnet Meals On WheelsGeneral Support | Ithaca, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Preble Street Resource CenterGeneral Support | Portland, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| Regional Food Bank Of Northeastern New YorkGeneral Support | Latham, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Mid-Maine Homeless ShelterGeneral Support | Waterville, ME | $4K | 2024 |
| Maine Children'S Home For Little WanderersGeneral Support | Waterville, ME | $4K | 2024 |
| Foundation For Portland Public SchoolsGeneral Support | Portland, ME | $4K | 2024 |
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