Brooks Family Foundation
Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 043582018 · Private foundation
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Brooks Family Foundation has awarded $32.2M across 260 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Cornell University. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Brooks Family Foundation funds
Brooks Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, public health.
Populations it has supported include children, families.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University General Support | Ithaca, NY | $25.0M | 2021 |
| Cornell University General Support | Ithaca, NY | $3.0M | 2023 |
| Cornell University Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy | Ithaca, NY | $2.0M | 2025 |
How to apply for funding from Brooks Family Foundation
Brooks Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Brooks Family Foundation
- Does Brooks Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- Brooks Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Brooks Family Foundation fund?
- Brooks Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Cornell University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Brooks Family Foundation give in grants?
- Brooks Family Foundation reported $25.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $32.2M over 260 grants.
- Where is Brooks Family Foundation located?
- Brooks Family Foundation is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 043582018.
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