Foundations that fund organizations in Brooklyn, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Brooklyn nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $82K to Brooklyn organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Brooklyn around $2,500. 1 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Brooklyn
- $82K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MA
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Brooklyn organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janey Fund Charitable Trust | Boston, MA | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Ullman Family Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General operating funds |
| Kdm Foundation Inc C/O Pan Am Equities Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable Foundation | Bal Harbour, FL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General |
| Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation C/O Mb Investments LLC | Chicago, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | All contributions made for the intent established by the va… |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Brooklyn, Massachusetts?
Janey Fund Charitable Trust, Ullman Family Foundation, Kdm Foundation Inc C/O Pan Am Equities Inc, Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable Foundation, Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation C/O Mb Investments LLC reported grants to Brooklyn organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Brooklyn. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.