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The Diane and Dorothy Brooks Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, Washington D.C., and New York. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are awarded through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE LOS ANGELES FREE CLINIC
$2.8M
6%
FOOD FORWARD INC
$2.2M
4%

LAWYERS COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
$1.7M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$55K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DIANE AND DOROTHY BROOKS FOUNDATION?
No. DIANE AND DOROTHY BROOKS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DIANE AND DOROTHY BROOKS FOUNDATION give?
DIANE AND DOROTHY BROOKS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DIANE AND DOROTHY BROOKS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DIANE AND DOROTHY BROOKS FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DIANE AND DOROTHY BROOKS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DIANE AND DOROTHY BROOKS FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $5.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DIANE AND DOROTHY BROOKS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DIANE AND DOROTHY BROOKS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include THE LOS ANGELES FREE CLINIC, FOOD FORWARD INC, and LAWYERS COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DIANE AND DOROTHY BROOKS FOUNDATION?
DIANE AND DOROTHY BROOKS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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