Brickbottom Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brickbottom Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $349,269 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$349,269
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2025 was up from $263,250 the year before.
89% of its 2025 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 | $330,000 | 20 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $263,250 | 4 | $6.3 million |
| 2025 | $349,269 | 27 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
Brickbottom 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 Brickbottom Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $275,000 |
| Maine | 9 | $32,500 |
| California | 5 | $20,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn Community Health Center | To provide comprehensive health care to everyone in our community, regardless of ability to pay. | $250,000 |
| Element Care | To provide the highest quality health and social services to older adults so they can remain in their own homes and communities with dignity, safety, and independence with best in class support. | $10,000 |
| Young Storytellers | An arts non-profit that empowers authentic, essential new voices and changes what's possible. | $7,500 |
| The Read Project | If anyone is seeking access to education and the cost of getting that education is a barrier, read exists to eliminate that barrier. | $5,500 |
| Empath | To help low-income women and their families build their own pathways to economic independence. | $5,000 |
| Saint George Greek Orthodox Church | To assist you in your spiritual growth and development. | $5,000 |
| Food Allergy and Research Foundation | To improve the quality of life and health of those with food allergy through transformative research, education, and advocacy. | $5,000 |
| Hilarity for Charity | To care for families impacted by alzheimer's disease, activate the next generation of alzheimer's advocates, and be a leader in brain health research and education. | $5,000 |
| New England Mountain Bike Association | To promote responsible mountain biking and to protect and preserve new england trails and open spaces. | $5,000 |
| Project Grace | To improve the lives of our scarborough neighbors by identifying both those in need and those willing to share their gifts, and coordinating the interchange in a compassionate, confidential manner. | $5,000 |
| Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland | To nurture the connection between people and pets to advance animal welfare and improve the quality of life in our community. | $5,000 |
| Southern Maine Agency on Aging | The focal point in cumberland and york counties for resources, services and information to empower older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers to live to their fullest potential. | $5,000 |
| Camp Ketcha | To provide equitable access to outdoor experiences and gear, promoting well-being, sustainability, and resilient communities. | $5,000 |
| Reel Start | To uplift young voices to equip them for a successful future within the entertainment industry. | $3,000 |
| Stand Up to Cancer | To raise awareness and fund research to detect and treat cancers with the aspiration to cure all patients. | $3,000 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles | Providing critical support to the los angeles public library. | $2,500 |
| Detroit Creativity Project | To make sure all children in detroit have the opportunity to succeed. We're using improv training to transform how detroit's young people view their potential at school and in life. | $2,500 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | To mobilize resources to fight hunger in our community. | $2,500 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | To end mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the u.s., challenging racial and economic injustice, and protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in american society. | $2,500 |
| Feeding America | To help people get the food and resources they need to thrive. | $2,500 |
| Children's Dyslexia Center of Portland Me | To help children with dyslexia learn to read and to reach their full potential. To help their families end the frustration, guilt and disruption caused by dyslexia. To help communities by developing children's dyslexia centers to help children succeed in and out of school. | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine | To provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare. | $2,500 |
| Saco Food Pantry | To provide food for local mainers in need through short-term and intermittent help, and long-term help for those experiencing continued difficulties. | $2,500 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | To promote food security in maine by improving access to nutritious and culturally relevant food for people experiencing hunger, building strong community partnerships, and mobilizing the public to address the root causes of hunger. | $2,500 |
| Eastern Trail Alliance | To build, maintain, and promote the use of the eastern trail, a recreation and transportation greenway from casco bay to the piscataqua river in kittery, maine. | $2,500 |
| National Golf Player Development Foundation | Support aspiring golfers to achieve their dreams. | $250 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | To fight civil liberties violations wherever and whenever they occur. | $19 |
Officers and trustees
- William Mantzoukas
- Cynthia Mantzoukas
- Jason Mantzoukas
- Melissa Mantzoukas
Questions people ask
Does Brickbottom Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brickbottom Foundation give?
$349,269 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Brickbottom Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William Mantzoukas (Trustee), Cynthia Mantzoukas (Trustee), Jason Mantzoukas (Trustee) and Melissa Mantzoukas (Trustee).
What does Brickbottom Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and education.