How to apply
At the discretion of the applicant Contact: William Mantzoukas, 328 Nahant Road, Nahant, Ma, 6175803440 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn Community Health CenterLynn, MA | To provide comprehensive health care to everyone in our community, regardless of ability to pay. | $250K |
| Element CareLynn, MA | To provide the highest quality health and social services to older adults so they can remain in their own homes and communities with dignit… | $10K |
| Young StorytellersLos Angeles, CA | An arts non-profit that empowers authentic, essential new voices and changes what's possible. | $7,500 |
| The Read ProjectPortland, OR | If anyone is seeking access to education and the cost of getting that education is a barrier, read exists to eliminate that barrier. | $5,500 |
| EmpathBoston, MA | To help low-income women and their families build their own pathways to economic independence. | $5,000 |
| Saint George Greek Orthodox ChurchLynn, MA | To assist you in your spiritual growth and development. | $5,000 |
| Food Allergy and Research FoundationMcLean, VA | To improve the quality of life and health of those with food allergy through transformative research, education, and advocacy. | $5,000 |
| Hilarity for CharityBeverly Hills, CA | To care for families impacted by alzheimer's disease, activate the next generation of alzheimer's advocates, and be a leader in brain healt… | $5,000 |
| New England Mountain Bike AssociationActon, MA | To promote responsible mountain biking and to protect and preserve new england trails and open spaces. | $5,000 |
| Project GraceScarborough, ME | To improve the lives of our scarborough neighbors by identifying both those in need and those willing to share their gifts, and coordinatin… | $5,000 |
| Animal Refuge League of Greater PortlandWestbrook, ME | To nurture the connection between people and pets to advance animal welfare and improve the quality of life in our community. | $5,000 |
| Southern Maine Agency on AgingBiddeford, ME | The focal point in cumberland and york counties for resources, services and information to empower older adults, adults with disabilities,… | $5,000 |
| Camp KetchaScarborough, ME | To provide equitable access to outdoor experiences and gear, promoting well-being, sustainability, and resilient communities. | $5,000 |
| Reel StartTowson, MD | To uplift young voices to equip them for a successful future within the entertainment industry. | $3,000 |
| Stand Up to CancerLos Angeles, CA | To raise awareness and fund research to detect and treat cancers with the aspiration to cure all patients. | $3,000 |
| Library Foundation of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | Providing critical support to the los angeles public library. | $2,500 |
| Detroit Creativity ProjectDetroit, MI | To make sure all children in detroit have the opportunity to succeed. we're using improv training to transform how detroit's young people v… | $2,500 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CA | To mobilize resources to fight hunger in our community. | $2,500 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, AL | To end mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the u.s., challenging racial and economic injustice, and protecting basic human right… | $2,500 |
| Feeding AmericaChicago, IL | To help people get the food and resources they need to thrive. | $2,500 |
| Children's Dyslexia Center of Portland MePortland, ME | To help children with dyslexia learn to read and to reach their full potential. to help their families end the frustration, guilt and disru… | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of MainePortland, ME | To provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare. | $2,500 |
| Saco Food PantrySaco, ME | To provide food for local mainers in need through short-term and intermittent help, and long-term help for those experiencing continued dif… | $2,500 |
| Good Shepherd Food BankAuburn, ME | To promote food security in maine by improving access to nutritious and culturally relevant food for people experiencing hunger, building s… | $2,500 |
| Eastern Trail AllianceSaco, ME | To build, maintain, and promote the use of the eastern trail, a recreation and transportation greenway from casco bay to the piscataqua riv… | $2,500 |
| National Golf Player Development FoundationGilbert, AZ | Support aspiring golfers to achieve their dreams. | $250 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation IncNew York, NY | To fight civil liberties violations wherever and whenever they occur. | $19 |
By state: Massachusetts 5 · Maine 9 · California 5 · Oregon 1 · Virginia 1 · Maryland 1
About this foundation
Brickbottom Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Megan & Oshea LLC, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Brickbottom Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 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 Brickbottom Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $349K across 27 grants, a median of $3,000.
Where does Brickbottom Foundation give?
Massachusetts (5 grants), Maine (9 grants), California (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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