Marie H. Brookreson Trust
Overview
Mission
To support finance or help finance homes for the blind, and organizations that provide assistance to the blind.
Annual application deadlines
March 15
Program areas
Education
Health
Human services
Program limitations
Grants are limited to finance or help finance homes for the blind, and to support organizations that provide assistance to the blind.
States served
All
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
The Marie H. Brookreson Trust awards grants to finance or help finance homes for the blind. Grants are also awarded to organizations that provide assistance to the blind.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000 to $10,000
Average number of grants per year: 4
Average total giving per year: $30,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by March 15 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Required reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
The Marie H. Brookreson Trust was established in 1975 under the Last Will and Testament of Marie H. Brookreson, a resident of Los Angeles, California.
Mission
To support finance or help finance homes for the blind, and organizations that provide assistance to the blind.
Annual application deadlines
March 15
Program areas
Education
Health
Human services
Program limitations
Grants are limited to finance or help finance homes for the blind, and to support organizations that provide assistance to the blind.
States served
All
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
The Marie H. Brookreson Trust awards grants to finance or help finance homes for the blind. Grants are also awarded to organizations that provide assistance to the blind.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000 to $10,000
Average number of grants per year: 4
Average total giving per year: $30,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by March 15 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Required reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
About the Foundation
The Marie H. Brookreson Trust was established in 1975 under the Last Will and Testament of Marie H. Brookreson, a resident of Los Angeles, California.
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