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The Brookings Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses on funding initiatives in South Dakota, having awarded a total of $26.5K across seven grantees in 2025. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Brookings Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Provide assistance to meet needs in Brookings, South Dakota through nineteen separate funds, which consist primarily of donor designated funds.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MY NEIGHBOR
$60K
24%
Brookings Foundation
$40.8K
16%
BROOKINGS MULTICULTURAL CENTER
$34.1K
14%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Brookings Foundation?
No. Brookings Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Brookings Foundation give?
Brookings Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in South Dakota. 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 Brookings Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Brookings Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Brookings Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Brookings Foundation awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $27 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Brookings Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Brookings Foundation awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include MY NEIGHBOR, Brookings Foundation, and BROOKINGS MULTICULTURAL CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Brookings Foundation?
Brookings Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.