Brooklyn Benevolent Society
Brooklyn Benevolent Society is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to schools and other charitable organizations, with scholarship purposes listed for its largest grants.
Brooklyn Benevolent Society at a glance
In short: Brooklyn Benevolent Society gave $414K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $413,500
- +48.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +23.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,176
- +20.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,221,383
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Brooklyn Benevolent Society
- Review Cycle
- October 30th.
- Deadline
- October 30th.
- Contact
Application contact: Brian C Deane
Mailing address: 137 Montague Street Unit 420, Brooklyn, NY 11201-5290
Phone: (718) 624-0176
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brooklyn Benevolent Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Xavier High School ($45K). Together the top 10 received $143K.
Organizations only. It also paid 21 individual scholarships ($244,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 173 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 2% to New Hampshire, and less than 1% to Maryland. The foundation’s 2024 filing states that awards are limited to New York City charitable organizations; the listed 2025 recipients also include organizations outside New York City.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
How Brooklyn Benevolent Society gives
- Giving grew 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 157% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $222K (2023) to $414K (2025). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $414K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Xavier High School New York, NY | Scholarships | $45,000 |
| 21 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $244,500 |
| Oratory of St Phillip Neri Brooklyn, NY | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Academy of Mount St Ursula Bronx, NY | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Fontbonne Hall Academy Brooklyn, NY | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Hour Children Long Island, NY | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| La Salle Academy New York, NY | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| St Ignatius School Bronx, NY | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| The Mary Louis Academy Jamaica, NY | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Xaverian High School Brooklyn, NY | Scholarships | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,221,383 | $665,829 | $521,477 | $413,500 | 37 | $475,416 | $603,765 | $302,803 |
| 2024 | $5,858,047 | $177,485 | $406,967 | $278,500 | 30 | $345,149 | $127,003 | $289,977 |
| 2023 | $5,450,632 | $511,348 | $313,458 | $221,500 | 26 | $264,584 | $473,777 | $254,789 |
| 2022 | $5,015,508 | $225,286 | $344,419 | $259,000 | 40 | $289,646 | $186,081 | $274,269 |
| 2021 | $5,987,012 | $597,036 | $343,442 | $254,000 | 40 | $282,049 | $546,261 | $280,749 |
| 2020 | $5,306,781 | $121,223 | $342,300 | $238,500 | 42 | — | $78,889 | $240,290 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brooklyn Benevolent Society reported a distributable amount of $303K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for schools as well as organizations serving people facing educational, housing, or justice-related challenges. For example, an individual recipient Brooklyn High School describes its mission as educating young people from underserved communities through a rigorous curriculum and work-study experience. An individual recipient says it serves and advocates for women and families at risk of harm, including those with histories of homelessness or justice involvement.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $413,500. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $45,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grants included $45,000 to Xavier High School for scholarships, $30,000 each to an individual recipient Catholic Academy and an individual recipient for scholarships, and $25,000 to an individual recipient Preparatory School for scholarships. Other listed scholarship grants included $20,000 to the Oratory of St Phillip Neri and an individual recipient Baptiste High School, and $10,000 each to an individual recipient Brooklyn High School and several other schools.
Other 2025 grantees included Hour Children Inc. ($10,000), which says it helps incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and their children rejoin the community and reunify with their families; an individual recipient New York High School ($7,500), which describes itself as a Catholic, co-ed college-preparatory school serving students who lack the financial means to attend another private college-preparatory school; and Providence House Inc. ($2,000).
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications should describe the charitable activities of the program and the intended use of funds. The filing lists Brian C. Deane as the contact and limits awards to New York City charitable organizations recognized as exempt by the IRS.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peter M. Altman as trustee and president; Hon. John G. Ingram as trustee and vice president; Brian C. Deane as trustee and treasurer; William B. Bice, Thomas A. Conniff, Colin P. Crowley, Thomas E. Powers, and Patrick G. Quinn as trustees; and Anisa Harka as secretary/agent.
Brooklyn Benevolent Society is led by Peter M. Altman, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter M. Altman
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian C. Deane
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2025)
Colin P. Crowley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John G. Ingram
Trustee & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick G. Quinn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas A. Conniff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas E. Powers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William B. Bice
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anisa Harka
Secretary & Agent
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $4K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: David V. Farrell (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Arnold W. Ring (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Cornelius A. Heaney (2020) — Trustee Emeritus
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $8K, to Brian C Deane (Trustee, Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Benevolent Society
How much does Brooklyn Benevolent Society give each year?
Brooklyn Benevolent Society gave $414K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $279K across 30 grants.
What is Brooklyn Benevolent Society's typical grant size?
Brooklyn Benevolent Society's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,176, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Brooklyn Benevolent Society give grants?
Brooklyn Benevolent Society gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Brooklyn, NY (4 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does Brooklyn Benevolent Society give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Brooklyn Benevolent Society's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (37 grants).
Who are Brooklyn Benevolent Society's largest grantees?
Brooklyn Benevolent Society's largest 2025 grantees include Xavier High School ($45,000), Oratory of St Phillip Neri ($20,000) and Academy of Mount St Ursula ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 21 individual scholarships ($244,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Brooklyn Benevolent Society?
Brooklyn Benevolent Society reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $475K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $303K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Brooklyn Benevolent Society fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for schools as well as organizations serving people facing educational, housing, or justice-related challenges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brooklyn Benevolent Society?
Brooklyn Benevolent Society has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Brooklyn Benevolent Society's EIN?
Brooklyn Benevolent Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-1661344. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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