1661 Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BROOKLYN, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $36K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$36K
+13.4% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+13.4% YoY
About 1661 Foundation
Based on IRS filings
1661 Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BROOKLYN, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $36K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Medical Students for Choice ($12,000), Repower ($12,000), Americans United for Separation of ($7,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MEDICAL STUDENTS FOR CHOICE PHILADELPHIA, PA | unrestricted grant | $12,000 |
| YOUNG PEOPLE FOR WASHINGTON, DC | unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| REPOWER SAINT PAUL, MN | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $12,000 |
| AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF WASHINGTON, DC | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $7,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES BERNFIELD | President | — | — |
| SUSAN BERNFIELD | Director | — | — |
| MARK BERNFIELD | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1661 Foundation?
1661 Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BROOKLYN, NY. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does 1661 Foundation operate?
1661 Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does 1661 Foundation award?
In 2024, 1661 Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $36K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is 1661 Foundation's EIN?
1661 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4408676. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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