Brickman-Gross Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brickman-Gross Family Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $132,243 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $30,600. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$132,243
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$30,600
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $335,540 the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $335,540 | 42 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $132,243 | 34 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Brickman-Gross Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Brickman-Gross Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 10 | $76,583 |
| New York | 6 | $24,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $8,860 |
| California | 4 | $7,800 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stockton University Foundation | General Operating Support | $30,600 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General Operating Support | $13,000 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | General Operating Support | $12,983 |
| Jewish Family Service of Atlantic County | General Operating Support | $12,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Atlantic and Cape May Counties | General Operating Support | $11,000 |
| The Paideia School | General Operating Support | $7,000 |
| Hackley School | General Operating Support | $3,500 |
| Arc of Atlantic County Inc | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Greenpeace | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Mazon Inc A Jewish Response to Hunger | General Operating Support | $2,800 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Orangutan Foundation International | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Atlantic County | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| National Audubon Society | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Friends of Jean Webster | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
| Jewish Community Center of Atlantic County | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
| Special Olympics | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
| Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
| Atlantic City Rescue Mission | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Pinelands Preservation Alliance Inc | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Tufts University | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General Operating Support | $500 |
| United Plant Savers | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Congregation Bet Haverim | General Operating Support | $360 |
Officers and trustees
- L Gayle Gross
- Howard J Gross
Questions people ask
Does Brickman-Gross Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brickman-Gross Family Foundation give?
$132,243 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Brickman-Gross Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists L Gayle Gross (Co-Trustee) and Howard J Gross (Co-Trustee).
What does Brickman-Gross Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.