The Brookby Foundation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 383202330 · Private foundation
The Brookby Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.3M in grants paid and $37.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 910 individual grants from this funder — $17.3M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Brookby Foundation funds
The Brookby Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, older adults, youth pop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Symphony General Support | Portland, OR | $500K | 2023 |
| Oregon Symphony GENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $500K | 2024 |
| Oregon Symphony General Support | Portland, OR | $400K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Brookby Foundation
From The Brookby Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at brookbyfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Brookby Foundation
- Does The Brookby Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Brookby Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Brookby Foundation fund?
- The Brookby Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Oregon Symphony. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Brookby Foundation give in grants?
- The Brookby Foundation reported $2.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.3M over 910 grants.
- Where is The Brookby Foundation located?
- The Brookby Foundation is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 383202330.
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