Brooklyn Community Foundation
Brooklyn Community Foundation (also known as Brooklyn Org) is a public 501(c)(3) community foundation established in 1999 and headquartered at 80 Hanson Place, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217. The organization is the first and only public foundation solely dedicated to Brooklyn's charitable community. Brooklyn Org operates as a platform and partner for local philanthropy, bringing together Brooklynites, businesses, and supporters to mobilize people, capital, and expertise for social change across the borough.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$134.0M
+7.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.7M
-67.6% YoY
Grant Count
93
-68.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
+1.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Brooklyn Org is a champion for Brooklyn. The organization is on a mission to spark lasting social change, mobilizing people, capital and expertise for a fair and just Brooklyn. With a new model for community philanthropy, the foundation brings together Brooklynites, Brooklyn backers, businesses, and broader believers in equity and justice to make Brooklyn a beacon for the world.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Arts & Culture
- Jobs & Economic Opportunity
- Health & Well-Being
- Housing
- Environmental Justice
- Civic Engagement
- Civil Rights and Justice Reform
- Racial Justice
- Youth Development
The foundation has demonstrated significant commitment to racial equity, with nearly 75% of funded organizations being BIPOC-led as of 2022.
Grantmaking
Grant range: $3,500 - $350,000 based on recent awards. Typical awards range from $6,000 to $1,500,000.
Grant Range
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Review Cycle
(next cycle April 15, 2026), supports organizations advancing racial justice
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Brooklyn, New York. The foundation is solely dedicated to Brooklyn's charitable community and prioritizes funding organizations working across the borough.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $141,980,553
- Total Revenue: $39,339,803
- Total Expenses: $24,415,765
- Total Giving: $19,342,878
As of 2023:
- Revenue: $8.71M
- Expenses: $23.1M
- Total Assets: $124M
- Total Liabilities: $2.5M
Annual Giving: Over $5 million in grants annually
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $133,980,553 | $124,159,466 | $115,930,588 |
| Revenue | $39,339,803 | $8,708,861 | $36,110,800 |
| Expenses | $24,415,765 | $23,057,208 | $15,582,657 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,181,176 | $-9,835,200 | $15,372,245 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Brooklyn Community Foundation
Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Grant
BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Brooklyn Org: General Operating Support
BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Etsy Uplift Fund Grant
BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Dr. Jocelynne Rainey: President & CEO
- Annie Cleary: Chief Development Officer (joined January 2026)
- Vishal Sheth: Board Member
- Marilyn Gelber: President (listed in workforce data)
The foundation employs 27 people.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE GUERON | CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| HARSHA MARTI | CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL GILLESPIE | BOARD CHAIR (2024)/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE DARROW | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| HILARY JAGER | VICE CHAIR (2024) | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE DEFOSSETT | GOVERNANCE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MAMIE KANFER STEWART | GOVERNANCE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| VIVIAN LIAO KORICH | ADVANCEMENT CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CONSTANCE SARGENT | PROGRAM CHAIR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS BETTRIDGE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TANYA FRIEDMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PETER FURCHI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LESLEIGH IRISH-UNDERWOOD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ZUL JAMAL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LAWANNA KIMBRO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LORENA KOUROUSIAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NOA MEYER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDI PHILLIPS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CARLEY RONEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHELLEY STEWART | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUSANNAH TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RACHEL TIMONER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CARMENCITA WHONDER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SARAH WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHAHEEN RUSHD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| VISHAL SHETH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TIMOTHY SIMONS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOCELYNNE RAINEY | CEO & PRESIDENT | 35 | $284,712 |
| LIANE STEGMAIER | CHIEF OF STAFF, VP OF COMMUNICATIONS | 35 | $163,981 |
| SABRINA HARGRAVE | PROGRAM OFFICER/DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 35 | $128,404 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2026 Spark Prize:** Brooklyn Org revealed winners of the 2026 Spark Prize honoring five trailblazing nonprofits
Brooklyn Org Reveals Winners of the 2026 Spark Prize Honoring ...**Grassroots Organization Funding:** Awarded $250,000 to 38 grassroots organizations across Brooklyn
Brooklyn Org Awards $250000 to 38 Grassroots Organizations ...**Community Support:** Awarded $1.8 million to Brooklyn nonprofits supporting urgent and long-standing needs of local communities
Brooklyn Org Awards $1.8 Million to Brooklyn Nonprofits Supporting ...**Maternal Health Initiative:** Brooklyn Communities Collaborative (in partnership with Brooklyn Org) granted nearly $1 million to Brooklyn-based organizations to address maternal health
Brooklyn Org Awards $250000 to 38 Grassroots Organizations ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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