Community foundation · EIN 11-3422729
Brooklyn Community Foundation
Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Brooklyn, NY. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2023, it reported $19.3M in grants paid across 93 grants, with $142M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Drive Change Inc, Neighbors in Action a Project of Justice Innovation Inc and Power of Two.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Brooklyn Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The foundation reviews the nonprofit's 501(3) status before disbursing the grant. for grants involving the program committee, the foundation adds the requirement that the organization submit projected budgets at time of application and progress reports with an accounting for the use of funds. for grants from donor advised funds, each grant recommendation is approved by two foundation staff members. the program committee reviews all foundation-initiated grants which are then approved by the full board.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2023; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Spark lasting social justice change, mobilizing people, capital, & expertise for a fair brooklyn.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2023
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Change Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Neighbors in Action a Project of Justice Innovation Inc | New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Power of Two | Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Sure We Can Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Youth Design Center | Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| After Hours Project | Brooklyn, NY | Fiscal Sponsors | $72,500 |
| Brooklyn Community Housing Services Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $72,500 |
| Community Counseling and Mediation | New York, NY | Fiscal Sponsors | $72,500 |
| Global Trauma Research | Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $72,500 |
| Housing Solutions | Brooklyn, NY | Fiscal Sponsors | $72,500 |
| Lantern Community Services | New York, NY | General Support | $72,500 |
| New York Therapeutic Communities-Stay'n Out | New York, NY | General Support | $72,500 |
| The Ali Forney Center | New York, NY | General Support | $72,500 |
| The Family Center Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $72,500 |
| Vocal-Ny | Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $72,500 |
| Fund for the City of New York Brooklyn Movement Center | New York, NY | General Support | $70,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York Brooklyn Movement Center | New York, NY | Daf | $70,000 |
| Girls for Gender Equity Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Daf | $70,000 |
| Integratenyc | New York, NY | Daf | $70,000 |
| Mixteca Organization Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $70,000 |
| Muslim Community Network | New York, NY | Daf | $70,000 |
| Research Foundation Cuny Center for Law and Social Justice | New York, NY | Daf | $70,000 |
| The Black Institute | Brooklyn, NY | Daf | $70,000 |
| Vocal-Ny | Brooklyn, NY | Daf | $70,000 |
| Access Justice Brooklyn Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Daf | $45,000 |
The 25 largest of 93 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Brooklyn Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Brooklyn Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Brooklyn Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2023, it reported $19,342,878 in grants paid (93 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Brooklyn Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2023 went to Drive Change Inc (NY), $100K, Neighbors in Action a Project of Justice Innovation Inc (NY), $100K, Power of Two (NY), $100K, Sure We Can Inc (NY), $100K and Youth Design Center (NY), $100K.