Private foundation · EIN 23-7000850 · Melville, New York

Brunckhorst 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: 30 grants paid, $7.4M total, median $200K. 13% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
30
$7.4M
Median grant
$200K
Stays in NY
13%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$142M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sierra Club FoundationOakland, CAGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$1.2M
Southern Environmental Law CenterCharlottesville, VAGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$480K
Chesapeake Bay Foundation IncAnnapolis, MDGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$425K
Earth JusticeSan Francisco, CAGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$405K
Nature ConservancyArlington, VAGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$400K
Conservation FundArlington, VAGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$400K
Environmental Defense Fund IncNew York, NYGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$350K
Center for Reproductive Rights IncNew York, NYGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$300K
Tri County Humane SocietyBoca Raton, FLGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$300K
Planned Parenthood Sw Central FloriSarasota, FLGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$250K
Planned Parenthood-Southeast NorthWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$250K
Ocean ConservancyWashington, DCGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$250K
Natural Resources Defense Fund IncNew York, NYGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$225K
Richmond SPCARichmond, VAGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$200K
American Rivers IncWashington, DCGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$200K
American Humane AssociationWashington, DCGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$200K
Elephant Sanctuary in TennesseeHohenwald, TNGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$200K
African Wildlife FoundationWashington, DCGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$200K
Naral Pro-Choice America FoundationWashington, DCGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$200K
American ForestsWashington, DCGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$150K
Center for Biological Diversity IncTucson, AZGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$150K
National Wildlife FederationReston, VAGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$100K
Defenders of WildlifeWashington, DCGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$100K
National Audubon Society IncNew York, NYGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$100K
Humane World for Animals IncWashington, DCGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$100K
Virginia League for Planned ParenthRichmond, VAGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$100K
National Parks Conservation AssociaWashington, DCGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$100K
Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CAGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$50K
Oceana IncWashington, DCGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$50K
Greenpeace Fund IncWashington, DCGeneral Purpose unless otherwise stated$50K

By state: Virginia 6 · California 3 · District of Columbia 11 · New York 4 · Florida 3 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Brunckhorst Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Melville, New York, tax-exempt since 1969. 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 Brunckhorst 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 Brunckhorst Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $7.4M across 30 grants, a median of $200K.

Where does Brunckhorst Foundation give?

Virginia (6 grants), California (3 grants), District of Columbia (11 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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