Brickman-Gross Family Foundation
The Brickman-Gross Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Portland, Maine. Its 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Brickman-Gross Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Brickman-Gross Family Foundation gave $132K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New Jersey. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $132,243
- -60.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,890
- -51.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $1,144,066
- +1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Brickman-Gross Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 507, Portland, ME 04112
Phone: (816) 292-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brickman-Gross Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stockton University Foundation ($31K). Together the top 10 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 208 grants of 213 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 18% to New York, 8% to the District of Columbia, 7% to Georgia, and 6% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Brickman-Gross Family Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 34 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $930; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $930 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 244% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2024) to $336K (2023). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stockton University Foundation Galloway, NJ | General Operating Support | $30,600 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support | $13,000 |
| Congregation Beth Israel Northfield, NJ | General Operating Support | $12,983 |
| Jewish Family Service of Atlantic County Margate City, NJ | General Operating Support | $12,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Atlantic and Cape May Counties Margate City, NJ | General Operating Support | $11,000 |
| The Paideia School Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $7,000 |
| Hackley School Tarrytown, NY | General Operating Support | $3,500 |
| Arc of Atlantic County Inc Egg Harbor Township, NJ | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Greenpeace Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,144,066 | $52,412 | $142,644 | $132,243 | 34 | $134,276 | $49,644 | $55,027 |
| 2023 | $1,122,529 | $634,739 | $339,847 | $335,540 | 42 | $337,215 | $627,831 | $32,919 |
| 2022 | $701,885 | $-53,671 | $251,733 | $238,180 | 48 | $241,305 | $11,389 | $41,787 |
| 2021 | $1,142,362 | $349,114 | $320,067 | $319,650 | 55 | $319,650 | $348,697 | $55,225 |
| 2020 | $1,320,394 | $7,604 | $258,475 | $250,245 | 34 | — | $16,058 | $60,975 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brickman-Gross Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in areas including education, human services, and environmental and wildlife conservation. For example, Stockton University Foundation says it raises and distributes funds in support of Stockton University and its students; Greenpeace describes its work as campaigning on global environmental problems; and Defenders of Wildlife says it is dedicated to protecting native animals and plants in their natural communities. PEF Israel Endowment Funds says it supports needy people, health services, and educational and religious institutions in Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $132,243. Grants ranged from $360 to $30,600, with a median of $1,750. The largest grants included $30,600 to Stockton University Foundation, $13,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds, $12,983 to Congregation Beth Israel, $12,000 to Jewish Family Service of Atlantic County, and $11,000 to Jewish Federation of Atlantic and Cape May Counties. These grants were reported for general operating support.
Other 2024 recipients included The Paideia School ($7,000), Hackley School ($3,500), Greenpeace ($3,000), Orangutan Foundation International ($2,500), Defenders of Wildlife ($2,500), Environmental Defense Fund ($2,000), and World Wildlife Fund ($2,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists L Gayle Gross and Howard J Gross as co-trustees.
Brickman-Gross Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Howard J Gross
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
L Gayle Gross
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Brickman-Gross Family Foundation
How much does Brickman-Gross Family Foundation give each year?
Brickman-Gross Family Foundation gave $132K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $336K across 42 grants.
What is Brickman-Gross Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Brickman-Gross Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,750, and its average grant was $3,890, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Brickman-Gross Family Foundation that year got $930 on average.
Where does Brickman-Gross Family Foundation give grants?
Brickman-Gross Family Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (18%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), Margate City, NJ (3 grants) and Atlanta, GA (3 grants).
Does Brickman-Gross Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Brickman-Gross Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Brickman-Gross Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Brickman-Gross Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Stockton University Foundation ($30,600), PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($13,000) and Congregation Beth Israel ($12,983), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Brickman-Gross Family Foundation?
Brickman-Gross Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $134K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Brickman-Gross Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in areas including education, human services, and environmental and wildlife conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brickman-Gross Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brickman-Gross Family Foundation's EIN?
Brickman-Gross Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6483092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Brickman-Gross Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Brickman-Gross Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/brickman-gross-family-foundation-morg_9cb59a6437e7485d8c4a311421bd04a5
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