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Richard Brooke Foundation

Omaha, Nebraska  ·  EIN 472497511  ·  Private foundation

Based in Omaha, Nebraska, Richard Brooke Foundation has awarded $21.8M across 291 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Animal Samaritans. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$3.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$44.9M
Total assets
291
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Richard Brooke Foundation funds

Richard Brooke Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, education, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEarly Childhood EducationEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, young adults, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesyoung adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Richard Brooke Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Animal Samaritans
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Thousand Palms, CA$825K2022
Food Bank for the Heartland
SNAP COUNSELOR, SCHOOL BASED MOBILE PANTRIES, AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Omaha, NE$450K2023
Nebraska Humane Society
MOLLY PROJECT AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Omaha, NE$403K2018
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND RENOVATIONS
Omaha, NE$290K2023
Palm Valley School
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND MATH CURRICULUM
Rancho Mirage, CA$265K2020
Camp Fosterymca of the Okobojis
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Spirit Lake, IA$254K2023
College of the Desert Foundation
PLEDGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Palm Desert, CA$225K2024
Camp Fosterymca of the Okobojis
VISITOR'S CENTER
Spirit Lake, IA$200K2024
College of the Desert Foundation
PLEDGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Palm Desert, CA$200K2022
Community Information Trust
OMAHA CENTRAL LIBRARY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Omaha, NE$200K2023
College of the Desert Foundation
PLEDGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Palm Desert, CA$200K2023
Child Saving Institute
PEDIATRIC SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Omaha, NE$200K2023
College of the Desert Foundation
PLEDGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Palm Desert, CA$200K2020
Nebraska Humane Society
MOLLY PROJECT AND OPERATING SUPPORT
Omaha, NE$170K2020
Food in Need of Distribution Inc (dba Find Food Bank)
MOBILE MARKETS
Indio, CA$150K2023

Richard Brooke Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$3.8M
2020$3.5M
2022$4.5M
2023$4.6M
2024$5.4M

How to apply for funding from Richard Brooke Foundation

Richard Brooke Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at richardbrooke.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Richard Brooke Foundation

Does Richard Brooke Foundation accept grant applications?
Richard Brooke Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Richard Brooke Foundation fund?
Richard Brooke Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Animal Samaritans, Food Bank for the Heartland, Nebraska Humane Society. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Richard Brooke Foundation give in grants?
Richard Brooke Foundation reported $3.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $21.8M over 291 grants.
Where is Richard Brooke Foundation located?
Richard Brooke Foundation is based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 472497511.
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About this profile. This page is built from Richard Brooke Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Richard Brooke Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.