Brickman-Gross Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker PORTLAND, ME EIN: 43-6483092

The Brickman-Gross Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Maine, dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$132K

-60.6% YoY

Grant Count

34

-19.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-51.3% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grant-making priorities include:

  • Education
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services
  • Science Education
  • Nonprofit Human Services
  • Poverty Alleviation

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily directs funding to organizations in:

  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • District of Columbia

Grant Distribution by State

18states
+10 more states

Cities

AgawamArlingtonAtlantaAtlantic CityBernardsvilleBrigantineBurlingtonCambridgeCherry HillChesapeakeChicagoColorado SpringsConshohockenDenverDuvallEgg HArbor TownshipEgg Harbor TownshipGallowayHallowellHillside

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

  • Total assets: $1,144,066
  • Total giving: $132,243
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$84K$168K$252K$336K34 grants202055 grants202148 grants202242 grants202334 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Stockton University Foun…$31KPEF Israel Endowment Fun…$13KCongregation Beth Israel$13KJewish Family Service of…$12KJewish Federation of Atl…$11KThe Paideia School$7KHackley School$4KArc of Atlantic County Inc$3KGreenpeace$3KNatural Resources Defens…$3K

Grant Size Distribution

208 grants across all recorded years

203<$50K$50–100K5$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Stockton University Foundation ($30,600), PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($13,000), Congregation Beth Israel ($12,983).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Arc of Atlantic County Inc Egg Harbor Township, NJGeneral Operating Support$3,000
Atlantic City Rescue Mission Atlantic City, NJGeneral Operating Support$1,000
Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NYGeneral Operating Support$500
Congregation Bet Haverim Atlanta, GAGeneral Operating Support$360
Congregation Beth Israel Northfield, NJGeneral Operating Support$12,983
Defenders of Wildlife Washington, DCGeneral Operating Support$2,500
Environmental Defense Fund New York, NYGeneral Operating Support$2,000
Friends of Jean Webster Atlantic City, NJGeneral Operating Support$1,500
Greenpeace Washington, DCGeneral Operating Support$3,000
Hackley School Tarrytown, NYGeneral Operating Support$3,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
L Gayle GrossCo-Trustee1
Howard J GrossCo-Trustee1

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Brickman-Gross Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's grant-making priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Science Education • Nonprofit Human Services • Poverty Alleviation

How do I apply for a grant from Brickman-Gross Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $132,243 (most recent filing) • Typical award range: $180–$124,300

Where does Brickman-Gross Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily directs funding to organizations in: • New Jersey • New York • District of Columbia

What size grants does Brickman-Gross Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Brickman-Gross Family Foundation awarded 34 grants totaling $132K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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