BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Brooklyn, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
11-3422729
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Brooklyn, NY, US
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501(c)3
•
EIN
11-3422729
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Brooklyn Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, has a strong focus on supporting local initiatives through its grantmaking efforts, having awarded a total of $9.4 million to 648 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SPARK LASTING SOCIAL JUSTICE CHANGE, MOBILIZING PEOPLE, CAPITAL, & EXPERTISE FOR A FAIR BROOKLYN.
Cause Areas
2
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK INC
$1.6M
2%
GRAMEEN AMERICA INC
$1.5M
2%
THE BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
$1.5M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
186
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and California. 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 BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 190 grants, totaling nearly $9.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 650 grantees. Recent grantees include FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK INC, GRAMEEN AMERICA INC, and THE BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.