Foundations that fund organizations in Brooklyn, New Jersey
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Brooklyn nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $42K to Brooklyn organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Brooklyn around $2,000. 1 of these funders are based in New Jersey; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Brooklyn
- $42K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in NJ
- 13%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Brooklyn organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Achelis & Bodman Foundation Co Manice & Budd Llp | New York, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Horticulture and maintenance |
| Msny Foundation Inc C/O David Soifer Cpa | Spring Valley, NY | 1 | $9,200 | $9,200 | Yes | to promote activities of organization |
| Pearl Foundation Inc | Brooklyn, NY | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 | Preselected only | Charity |
| Cabasso Family Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Adjmi-Dwek Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General charitable, religious and educational purposes |
| Dvaykus Foundation Inc | Far Rockaway, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | To support torah study and religiuous activities |
| Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn | Skokie, IL | 1 | $525 | $525 | Yes | General needs |
| Berko Family Foundation Inc | Manalapan, NJ | 1 | $180 | $180 | Preselected only | General fund |
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, New Jersey?
The Achelis & Bodman Foundation Co Manice & Budd Llp, Msny Foundation Inc C/O David Soifer Cpa, Pearl Foundation Inc, Cabasso Family Foundation, The Adjmi-Dwek Foundation Inc and 3 others 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.