The Gladys Brooks Foundation is a private philanthropic entity established to support nonprofit institutions through capital grants and endowments. The Foundation emphasizes support for libraries, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities such as hospitals and clinics. The grantmaking policies are designed to promote innovative and sustainable projects that demonstrate both institutional commitment and a clear alignment with the Foundation’s mission.
Grants are exclusively provided to organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status that are not classified as private foundations under section 509 of the Internal Revenue Code. Proposals are typically entertained when no external funding is available, and when the grant is either the primary funding source or targets a discrete component of a larger project. The Foundation only considers projects involving endowments, capital projects, or capital equipment, and it does not support research grants or direct salary support, aside from endowed positions.
The Foundation primarily accepts proposals from organizations located in twelve specified states: Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. Applications from other states are generally not considered. Additionally, projects must demonstrate a clear plan for sustainability beyond the term of the grant.
The typical grant range is between $50,000 and $150,000, though amounts outside this range may be considered under special circumstances. Proposals must ensure that all grant funds are used directly for the project’s execution, without deductions for administrative costs or general overhead.
Grant categories include resource endowments and capital investments for libraries, scholarships and instructional support for educational institutions, and health improvement initiatives in hospitals and clinics. Educational grants must focus on merit-based scholarships and teaching support in core academic disciplines. Healthcare grants should target new health needs, improved care quality, or cost-efficiency improvements with better patient outcomes.
The grant proposal letter submission period runs annually from January 1 through May 31. Proposals submitted after May 31 will not be accepted. Organizations that meet the Foundation’s guidelines are encouraged to submit a Grant Proposal Letter within this period. Further information and contact details are available on the Foundation’s website or via phone.
