The Brooks Foundation concentrates its modest grantmaking on local education and community wellbeing in the Pittsburgh area, favoring faith-based K–12 schooling and targeted educational programming. Grants are sizeable relative to the small portfolio and include a major gift to Holocaust education, indicating an interest in history/memory initiatives alongside support for Christian and Catholic academies and local wellness efforts.
Very concentrated giving: a small number (4) of relatively large, unrestricted/general support grants, primarily to local organizations. Mix of single large, program-specific gift and multi-institution faith-based school support; appears to favor repeatable, mission-aligned beneficiaries rather than broad, small-dollar distribution.
A $70,000 grant to Classrooms Without Borders Holocaust anchors Brooks Foundation’s recent giving and shows a clear willingness to make larger awards for education tied to history and memory. The foundation’s portfolio is small, local, and concentrated in the Pittsburgh area, but it still reaches across several kinds of institutions: faith-based schools, wellness groups, museums, libraries, and community service organizations. In 2023, it backed Imani Christian Academy with $30,000 and South Hills Catholic Academy with $27,455, reinforcing a strong interest in K–12 education. Other sizeable support went to the Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania, Holy Family Institute, Moonshot Museum, and Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The pattern points to a donor that favors general support over narrow project funding, while remaining closely tied to organizations serving local students, families, and community needs. Even with modest annual grant volume, Brooks Foundation’s awards are often substantial relative to the size of its portfolio.
Education is the clearest thread in Brooks Foundation’s recent grantmaking. It gave $30,000 to Imani Christian Academy for general support and $27,455 to South Hills Catholic Academy for general support, both in the Pittsburgh area. The foundation also supported Pittsburgh Urban Christian School with $15,000 and Stage Right School for the Performing Arts with $15,000, suggesting an interest in school-based and youth-serving institutions beyond one type of classroom setting. Community wellbeing appears alongside education. In 2024, Brooks Foundation awarded $26,780 to Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation for general support, and it gave $16,412 to Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry in 2025. Arts and culture also appear in the record through $22,809 to Moonshot Museum and $15,000 to Westmoreland Museum of Art, both on general-support terms. The grant list also includes literacy work through Literacy Council of Southwestern PA.
Brooks Foundation’s typical awards cluster tightly around the low five figures: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $12,912, and the 75th percentile is $16,076. That distribution fits a foundation making regular operating-style grants rather than very large project gifts. The recent record shows repeated annual support patterns, including general-support awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025 across a similar local network. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its grants are framed mostly as general, general support, or unrestricted-style support, which points to flexible operating help rather than restricted project funding.
$718K
$4.6M
$303K
$323K
Most grants fall between $10K and $16K, with a median of $13K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$13K
75th Percentile
$16K
About 90% of grants go to recipients in PA.
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Notable grantees: Classrooms Without Borders Holocaust, Imani Christian Academy, South Hills Catholic Academy, Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation
Brooks Foundation gives locally, with 90% of grants going to recipients in Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh is the most common recipient city in the recent list, joined by nearby places such as Mt Lebanon, Washington, Greensburg, and Charleroi. Outside Pennsylvania, the foundation’s recent grants reach New York, New Jersey, and California, but only as a small share of activity. The grant record is entirely U.S.-based, with 49 grants to U.S. recipients.
Recent grants show a strong tilt toward education and community-serving nonprofits. Examples include Imani Christian Academy at $30,000, South Hills Catholic Academy at $27,455, Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation at $26,780, and Moonshot Museum at $22,809, all on general-support terms.
Yes. 90% of its grants go to recipients in Pennsylvania, and Pittsburgh appears frequently in the recent grant list. Other Pennsylvania recipient cities include Mt Lebanon, Washington, Greensburg, Charleroi, Meadville, Oil City, and Johnstown.
Its recent grant sizes are fairly concentrated: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $12,912, and the 75th percentile is $16,076. That suggests a pattern of mid-sized operating support rather than very small or very large awards.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals, and it does not make program-related investments. Its recent awards are instead structured as general support or general-operating-style grants to organizations.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | San Diego, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul | Buffalo, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RADIANT HALL STUDIOS | PITTSBURGH, PA | $17,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry | Pittsburgh, PA | $16,412 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Literacy Council of Southwestern PA | Washington, PA | $16,076 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MAROESSLER ROADINSTAY LIFE SERVICES | PITTSBURGH, PA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE ACADEMY THEATRE FOUNDATION | MEADVILLE, PA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Plum Borough Community Library | Pittsburgh, PA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KAMRATON | PITTSBURGH, PA | $12,912 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Oil Region Astronomical Society Inc | Oil City, PA | $12,836 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Lemoyne Community Center | Washington, PA | $12,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Achieva | Pittsburgh, PA | $11,412 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| North Hills Community Outreach | Allison Park, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Save A Life Today Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $6,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Don Mills Achievement Center | Warren, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HUGH LANE WELLNESS FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $26,780 | 2024 | GENRAL SUPPORT |
| MOONSHOT MUSEUM | AMBRIDGE, PA | $22,809 | 2024 | GENRAL SUPPORT |
| LUTHERAN SENIORLIFE FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $15,394 | 2024 | GENRAL SUPPORT |
| STAGE RIGHT SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | GREENSBURG, PA | $15,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Bridges Cooperative Ministry | Johnstown, PA | $15,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK | PITTSBURGH, PA | $15,000 | 2024 | GENRAL SUPPORT |
| WASHINGTON CITY MISSION INC | DELMONT, PA | $12,500 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Mon Valley Academy for the Arts Inc | Charleroi, PA | $12,400 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Dress for Success Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $12,200 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Fishes and Loaves Cooperative Ministries | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,480 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FOOTBRIDGE FOR FAMILIES INC | Monroeville, PA | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 | 2024 | GENRAL SUPPORT |
| SISTER THEA BLACK CATHOLIC | WEXFORD, PA | $10,000 | 2024 | GENRAL SUPPORT |
| LANCASTER BIBLE COLLEGE | LANCASTER, PA | $7,500 | 2024 | GENRAL SUPPORT |
| Brown Mamas LLC | Pittsburgh, PA | $6,500 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LUTHERAN SERVICE SOCIETY OF WEST | GIBSONIA, PA | $4,500 | 2024 | GENRAL SUPPORT |
| PITTSBURGH KIDS FOUNDATION INC | CARNEGIE, PA | $4,286 | 2024 | GENRAL SUPPORT |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVMENT OF SOUTH CENT | BROOKVILLE, PA | $3,647 | 2024 | GENRAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL AVIARY IN PITTSBURG | PITTSBURGH, PA | $2,724 | 2024 | GENRAL SUPPORT |
| CLASSROOMS WITHOUT BORDERS HOLOCAUST | PITTSBURGH, PA | $70,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| IMANI CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $30,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| SOUTH HILLS CATHOLIC ACADEMY | MT LEBANON, PA | $27,455 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| VETERANS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF W | PITTSBURGH, PA | $25,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $21,372 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF ART | GREENSBURG, PA | $15,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| PITTSBURGH URBAN CHRISTIAN SCHOO | PITTSBURGH, PA | $15,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| CATHOLIC PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS CAM | CAMDEN, NJ | $15,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| CHESAPEAKE SHAKESPEARE COMPAN | BALTIMORE, MD | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| INVISION CUSTOMIZED SERVICES | WEXFORD, PA | $7,700 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COMMON GROUND PROJECT | DOVER, PA | $7,276 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| HIPPODROME FOUNDATION INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $6,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| BLESSING BOARD | PITTSBURGH, PA | $5,505 | 2023 | GENERAL |
Holy Family Institute
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
Challenged Athletes Foundation
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
Society of St Vincent De Paul
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
RADIANT HALL STUDIOS
$17,500GENERAL SUPPORT
Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry
$16,412GENERAL SUPPORT
Literacy Council of Southwestern PA
$16,076GENERAL SUPPORT
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MAROESSLER ROADINSTAY LIFE SERVICES
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE ACADEMY THEATRE FOUNDATION
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
Plum Borough Community Library
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
KAMRATON
$12,912GENERAL SUPPORT
Oil Region Astronomical Society Inc
$12,836GENERAL SUPPORT
Lemoyne Community Center
$12,500GENERAL SUPPORT
Achieva
$11,412GENERAL SUPPORT
North Hills Community Outreach
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
Save A Life Today Pittsburgh
$6,000GENERAL SUPPORT
Don Mills Achievement Center
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HUGH LANE WELLNESS FOUNDATION
$26,780GENRAL SUPPORT
MOONSHOT MUSEUM
$22,809GENRAL SUPPORT
LUTHERAN SENIORLIFE FOUNDATION
$15,394GENRAL SUPPORT
STAGE RIGHT SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
Bridges Cooperative Ministry
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK
$15,000GENRAL SUPPORT
WASHINGTON CITY MISSION INC
$12,500GENERAL SUPPORT
Mon Valley Academy for the Arts Inc
$12,400GENERAL SUPPORT
Dress for Success Pittsburgh
$12,200GENERAL SUPPORT
Fishes and Loaves Cooperative Ministries
$10,480GENERAL SUPPORT
FOOTBRIDGE FOR FAMILIES INC
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
University of Pittsburgh
$10,000GENRAL SUPPORT
SISTER THEA BLACK CATHOLIC
$10,000GENRAL SUPPORT
LANCASTER BIBLE COLLEGE
$7,500GENRAL SUPPORT
Brown Mamas LLC
$6,500GENERAL SUPPORT
LUTHERAN SERVICE SOCIETY OF WEST
$4,500GENRAL SUPPORT
PITTSBURGH KIDS FOUNDATION INC
$4,286GENRAL SUPPORT
JUNIOR ACHIEVMENT OF SOUTH CENT
$3,647GENRAL SUPPORT
NATIONAL AVIARY IN PITTSBURG
$2,724GENRAL SUPPORT
CLASSROOMS WITHOUT BORDERS HOLOCAUST
$70,000GENERAL SUPPORT
IMANI CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
$30,000GENERAL
SOUTH HILLS CATHOLIC ACADEMY
$27,455GENERAL
VETERANS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF W
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL
$21,372GENERAL
WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF ART
$15,000GENERAL
PITTSBURGH URBAN CHRISTIAN SCHOO
$15,000GENERAL
CATHOLIC PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS CAM
$15,000GENERAL
CHESAPEAKE SHAKESPEARE COMPAN
$10,000GENERAL
INVISION CUSTOMIZED SERVICES
$7,700GENERAL SUPPORT
COMMON GROUND PROJECT
$7,276GENERAL
HIPPODROME FOUNDATION INC
$6,000GENERAL
BLESSING BOARD
$5,505GENERAL