Foundations that fund organizations in Bklyn, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bklyn nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $444K to Bklyn organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
32 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bklyn around $1,000. 1 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bklyn
- $444K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 32
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in NY
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bklyn organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 9 | $407K | $6,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Hmt Charitable Foundation | Lakewood, NJ | 22 | $37K | $1,000 | Preselected only | To help fund this charity; To fund this charity; To help fund the charity |
| Greenstein Family Foundation Inc | Aventura, FL | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | General program |
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 Bklyn, New York?
Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc, Hmt Charitable Foundation, Greenstein Family Foundation Inc reported grants to Bklyn 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 Bklyn. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.