The Brunckhorst Foundation
The Brunckhorst Foundation is a private foundation based in Melville, New York. In 2024, it gave $7,445,000 through 30 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working on environmental conservation, reproductive rights, animal welfare, and wildlife conservation.
The Brunckhorst Foundation at a glance
In short: The Brunckhorst Foundation gave $7.4M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $248K), top state Virginia. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,445,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $248,167
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $141,818,066
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (23% 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 The Brunckhorst Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 175 Pinelawn Road 302, Melville, NY 11747
Phone: (804) 241-9649
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Brunckhorst Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sierra Club Foundation ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $4.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 69 grants of 146 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (23%), California (22%), Washington, DC (21%), New York (13%), and Florida (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Brunckhorst Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 30 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $175K; repeat grants $253K. How we count
Medians: $175K first-time, $200K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $7.3M (2020) to $7.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $7.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Club Foundation Oakland, CA | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $1,160,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center Charlottesville, VA | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $480,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc Annapolis, MD | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $425,000 |
| Earth Justice San Francisco, CA | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $405,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $400,000 |
| Conservation Fund Arlington, VA | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $400,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Inc New York, NY | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $350,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights Inc New York, NY | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $300,000 |
| Tri County Humane Society Boca Raton, FL | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $300,000 |
| Planned Parenthood SW Central Flori Sarasota, FL | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $250,000 |
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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 | $141,818,066 | $11,853,341 | $8,869,403 | $7,445,000 | 30 | $7,696,889 | $10,313,086 | $8,495,197 |
| 2023 | $138,834,128 | $3,986,177 | $9,088,350 | $7,445,000 | 30 | $7,675,207 | $2,965,441 | $7,181,138 |
| 2022 | $143,957,519 | $-3,176,195 | $8,954,446 | $7,500,000 | 26 | $7,753,881 | $3,400,807 | $7,237,302 |
| 2021 | $156,066,942 | $12,814,202 | $8,978,976 | $7,550,000 | 30 | $7,821,749 | $11,573,864 | $7,835,305 |
| 2020 | $152,231,716 | $23,947,708 | $8,510,591 | $7,330,000 | 30 | — | $5,724,129 | $7,196,412 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brunckhorst Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8.5M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in environmental protection and conservation, reproductive rights, animal welfare, and wildlife conservation. For example, the Sierra Club Foundation says it works to educate and empower people to protect and improve the natural and human environment. The Center for Reproductive Rights describes its work in reproductive rights; Tri County Humane Society describes itself as a no-kill animal shelter; and the African Wildlife Foundation says its mission is to help wildlife and wild lands thrive in modern Africa.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $7,445,000. Grant amounts ranged from $50,000 to $1,160,000, with a median grant of $200,000. Listed grant purposes are general purpose unless otherwise stated.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $1,160,000 to the Sierra Club Foundation, $480,000 to the Southern Environmental Law Center, $425,000 to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, $405,000 to Earth Justice, and $400,000 each to the Nature Conservancy and the Conservation Fund. Other listed grants included $350,000 to Environmental Defense Fund, $300,000 to the Center for Reproductive Rights, and $300,000 to Tri County Humane Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan S Kemp as Secretary and Richard Todd Stravitz as President & CEO.
The Brunckhorst Foundation is led by Richard Todd Stravitz, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Todd Stravitz
President & CEO
Trustee → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan S Kemp
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Frank Brunckhorst III (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Barbara Brunckhorst (2020) — Trustee
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 The Brunckhorst Foundation
How much does The Brunckhorst Foundation give each year?
The Brunckhorst Foundation gave $7.4M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.4M across 30 grants.
What is The Brunckhorst Foundation's typical grant size?
The Brunckhorst Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200,000, and its average grant was $248,167, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Brunckhorst Foundation that year got $175K on average.
Where does The Brunckhorst Foundation give grants?
The Brunckhorst Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (22%) and District of Columbia (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (11 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Arlington, VA (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does The Brunckhorst Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Brunckhorst Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Brunckhorst Foundation's largest grantees?
The Brunckhorst Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sierra Club Foundation ($1,160,000), Southern Environmental Law Center ($480,000) and Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc ($425,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Brunckhorst Foundation?
The Brunckhorst Foundation reported $141.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Brunckhorst Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in environmental protection and conservation, reproductive rights, animal welfare, and wildlife conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Brunckhorst Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 The Brunckhorst Foundation's EIN?
The Brunckhorst Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7000850. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Brunckhorst 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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