Private foundation · EIN 13-6076863 · Teaneck, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Brookdale Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $338K total, median $15K. 7% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$338K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in NJ
7%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2024

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lifetime ArtsPelham, NYSupport the boldy growing memory caf$65K
Artis NaplesNaples, FLGeneral support$50K
Lighthouse of Collier IncNaples, FLSupport for additional vision instructors$50K
Timeslips Creative Storytelling IncDecatur, GAGeneral support$43K
Generations UnitedWashington, DCGeneral support$20K
Tarnoff Art CenterSanta Fe, NMGeneral support$20K
Food Bank for New York CityNew York, NYGeneral support$15K
Geriatric Services IncTeaneck, NJGeneral support$15K
New York Studio School of Drawing Painting and Sculpture IncNew York, NYGeneral support$15K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCCalifornia wildfires$15K
Harry Chapin Food Bank of Sw FloridaFort Myers, FLGeneral support$10K
High Country CaregiversBoone, NCHurricane helene relief$10K
Sanctuary for FamiliesNew York, NYGeneral support$5,000
The Hebrew Home at Riverdale FoundationRiverdale, NYGeneral support$5,000

By state: Florida 3 · New York 5 · Georgia 1 · District of Columbia 2 · New Mexico 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Brookdale Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Teaneck, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 1952. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Brookdale Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Brookdale Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $338K across 14 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Brookdale Foundation give?

Florida (3 grants), New York (5 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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