Private foundation · EIN 13-6138834 · New York, New York

Brownstone Family Foundation

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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: 85 grants paid, $773K total, median $3,000. 68% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
85
$773K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in NY
68%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.8M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 85 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Broadart Various LibrariesWilliamsport, PAInternational products and services company that serves libraries.$154K
CcapNew York, NYTo help temporary assistance and low income families pay for child care in order to help them become self sufficient.$65K
New York City Police FoundationNew York, NYProvides resources for the nypd to innovate and enhance the quality of its services; build bridges with the community; and make new york ci…$55K
Ackerman Institute for the FamilyNew York, NYTo provide: innovative couple and family therapy services through its on-site clinic (licensed by the state of new york office of mental he…$40K
Educational AllianceNew York, NYProvide new yorkers in lower manhattan access to quality education, health and wellness services, arts and culture, and civic engagement op…$40K
Children of BellevueNew York, NYHelp kids all over new york city.$30K
Ny Restoration ProjectNew York, NYWorks collaboratively with residents in communities across the five boroughs to renovate gardens, restore parks, plant trees, promote urban…$30K
Humane Society of NyNew York, NYCaring for animals in need when illness, injury or homelessness strikes.$25K
Lewisboro LibrarySouth Salem, NYProvides the community with free, uncensored access to information through a variety of media and services, and offer educational, cultural…$25K
Siddhartha School PartnershipPortland, MEProvide the children of ladakh with access to the highest quality and most thoroughly modern education in the region, while also honoring t…$25K
Toby ProjectNew York, NYTo reduce growth of shelter populations by preventing the births of unwanted dogs and cats.$25K
Swiss InstituteNew York, NYTo promote forward-thinking and experimental art making through innovative exhibitions, education, and programs.$15K
Community Center of Northern WestchesterKatonah, NYSeeks to improve the well-being and self-sufficiency of neighbors in need in northern westchester by providing equitable access to food, cl…$10K
Greenwich Village Society for Historic PreservationNew York, NYWorks to document, celebrate, and preserve the special architectural and cultural heritage of greenwich village, the east village, and noho.$10K
Partners in HealthBoston, MATo provide a preferential option for the poor in health care.$10K
Planned ParenthoodWashington, DCTo protect and expand access to sexual and reproductive health care and education, and provides support to its member affiliates.$10K
Apopo US IncWashington, DCCreate a better world as a global leader in scent detection animals.$10K
Visiting Nurse Service of NyJamaica, NYTo improve the health and well-being of people through high-quality, cost-effective health care in the home and community.$7,000
Temple EmanuelNew York, NYTo come together for religious and spiritual fulfillment, lifelong learning, and memorable moments, and support for social justice, for isr…$6,100
Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NHEducates the most promising students and prepares them for a lifetime of learning and of responsible leadership through a faculty dedicated…$5,250
92nd Street yNew York, NYWorld-class cultural and community center where people all over the world connect through culture, arts, entertainment and conversation$5,000
Artist SpaceNew York, NYFosters the artistic and cultural life of new york city as a primary venue for artists' work in all forms.$5,000
Avenue for JusticeNew York, NYIntervene to divert and reclaim people from lives of crime.$5,000
Drawing CenterNew York, NYExplores the medium of drawing as primary, dynamic, and relevant to contemporary culture, the future of art, and creative thought. its acti…$5,000
Elizabeth Street GardenNew York, NYTo protect & preserve the magic of elizabeth street garden as a public community green space and to determine how the city of new york toge…$5,000
Innocence ProjectNew York, NYTo free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone.$5,000
Kansas City Public LibraryKansas City, MOProvides a doorway to knowledge for the people in our community.$5,000
Lenox Hill HospitalNew York, NYProvides the full spectrum of clinical healthcare services for patients of all ages.$5,000
Soho AllianceNew York, NYTo assist residents and businesses alike when a problem arises or questions need answered.$5,000
The Conversation USWaltham, MATo promote truthful information and strengthen journalism by unlocking the rich diversity of academic research for audiences across america.$5,000
UC Santa Cruz FoundationSanta Cruz, CAFosters student success, excellence in teaching, and impactful research and discovery that benefit local and global communities.$5,000
Best Friends Animal Society in NyNew York, NYOperates the nation's largest sanctuary for homeless animals and provides adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs.$5,000
Freedom From Religion FoundationMadison, WITo promote the constitutional principle of separation of state and church and to educate the public on matters relating to nontheism.$5,000
Health and Housing ConsortiumNew York, NYA collaborative network of health care, housing, homeless and social service organizations, and government partners with the shared goal of…$5,000
LA Animal RescueChatsworth, CATeam of dedicated volunteers and fosters committed to creating happy endings for each of the homeless and abandoned animals who come into o…$5,000
Natural Resources Defense CouncilAlbany, NYTo safeguard the earth, its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends.$5,000
Smile TrainWashington, DCThe world's largest cleft-focused organization, with a sustainable and local model of supporting surgery and other forms of essential care.$5,000
White StorkWinnetka, ILA veteran-led critical aid & last-mile logistics charity that takes its name from the national bird of ukraine. white stork's mission is to…$5,000
Stand Up to CancerLos Angeles, CAEnvision a future where every cancer is caught in time to be cured, and where survivors can enjoy life without fear of recurrence.$5,000
Today's the DayNew York, NYImproves the lives of children in orphanages by providing essential resources, education, and support to create better & safer living envir…$4,500
William J Brooks Memorial FundOwosso, MITo honor the legacy of u.s. navy veteran, bill brooks. in his memory, this fund will be awarded as a grant to non-profits in shiawassee cou…$3,714
International Fund for Animal WelfareYarmouth Port, MAWorks around the globe to rescue and rehabilitate animals, end illegal wildlife trade, and conserve habitats.$3,000
Northern Westchester HospitalMount Kisco, NYOffers state-of-the-art technology and world-class patient care$3,000
The Rabbit HoleNorth Kansas City, MOTo create a living culture around literature, accessible to all, that will nourish, empower, and inspire the reading lives of children and…$3,000
UJA FederationNew York, NYTo care for jews everywhere and new yorkers of all backgrounds, respond to crises close to home and far away, and shape our jewish future$3,000
Americans for Separation of Church and StateWashington, DCTo defend the separation of church and state and to protect the foundational american principle of freedom of religion including the right…$2,500
Caring for ColumbiaNew York, NYSupport the mental health of at-risk children and adolescents in new york.$2,500
Ny PhilharmonicNew York, NYTo support, maintain, and operate an internationally pre-eminent symphony orchestra in new york.$2,500
Primary InformationBrooklyn, NYTo publish artists' books and artists' writings.$2,500
Residency UnlimitedBrooklyn, NYSupports the creative process of local, us based and international artists and curators at all stages of their career through its unique, c…$2,500
Storm KingNew Windsor, NYExhibit, acquire, borrow, and conserve modern and contemporary art, focusing on large-scale sculpture sited in the art center's expansive l…$2,500
Wnyc RadioNew York, NYTo make the mind more curious, the heart more open and the spirit more joyful through excellent audio programming that is deeply rooted in…$2,500
American Friends of Jewish Museum of GreeceNew York, NYTo lend support and sustenence to the jewish museum of greece, based in athens.$2,500
Studio MuseumNew York, NYIs the nexus for artists of african descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by…$2,500
School SpecialtyGreenville, WIHelp every student have what they need to succeed.$2,242
Channel 13wnetNew York, NYReaches millions of people with programming that celebrates arts and culture, offers insightful commentary on the news of the day, explores…$2,000
Museum of Natural HistoryNew York, NYTo discover, interpret, and disseminate through scientific research and education knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and th…$2,000
Sea ShepardAlexandria, VAIs to protect and conserve the world's oceans and marine wildlife.$2,000
Union Square PartnershipNew York, NYWorks to enhance the neighborhood's quality-of-life by creating a cleaner, safer, and more enjoyable environment.$2,000
City HarvestBrooklyn, NYTo end hunger in communities throughout new york city.$2,000

By state: New York 58 · Pennsylvania 1 · District of Columbia 4 · Maine 1 · Massachusetts 4 · California 5

About this foundation

Brownstone Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, tax-exempt since 1954. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Brownstone Family 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 Brownstone Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $773K across 85 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Brownstone Family Foundation give?

New York (58 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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