Brooks Foundation
The organization is a private foundation that focuses on providing general support to a variety of charitable causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to community development, education, human services, and the arts, as evidenced by its funding to organizations that serve diverse populations, including veterans, educational institutions, and mental health services. The foundation predominantly supports initiatives within Pennsylvania, although it also extends its reach to organizations in neighboring states. Through its grants, the foundation aims to enhance social welfare and promote educational opportunities in the communities it serves.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-mid-size nonprofit, especially one serving Pennsylvania communities, seeking general operating support in areas like community services, education, arts, or human services.
Good Fit
- • Organization provides services primarily in Pennsylvania or to PA communities.
- • Request is for general operating support rather than a highly restricted project.
- • Request size aligns with past grants (~$5k–$25k, median around $15k).
- • Clear local impact and moderate organizational budget appropriate for small private foundation grants.
- • Willingness to apply via an offline/mail/phone route rather than an online portal.
Geography
Giving is state-focused: about 84% of 2024 dollars went to Pennsylvania, though small grants were also made to New York and California (three states in the latest year), indicating a state/regional rather than national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 17 distinct recipients and annual grant counts have ranged from 13 to 19; recipients appear independent with no evidence of an affiliated or tiny closed circle, showing a broad recipient set for this foundation's size.
New Applicants
Behaviorally the foundation funded largely new grantees each year (e.g., 17 new in 2024 and 19 new in 2023) and filings include application/contact information, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
