The Brookdale Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Brookdale Foundation is a private foundation in Teaneck, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $312,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $65,000. 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$312,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$8.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $495,000 the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $205,000 | 11 | $7.1 million |
| 2023 | $495,000 | 12 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $312,500 | 14 | $8.5 million |
How to apply
The Brookdale 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Brookdale Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $110,000 |
| New York | 5 | $105,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $42,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $35,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime Arts | Support the boldy growing memory caf | $65,000 |
| Artis Naples | General support | $50,000 |
| Lighthouse of Collier Inc | Support for additional vision instructors | $50,000 |
| Timeslips Creative Storytelling Inc | General support | $42,500 |
| Generations United | General support | $20,000 |
| Tarnoff Art Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | General support | $15,000 |
| Geriatric Services Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| New York Studio School of Drawing Painting and Sculpture Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | California wildfires | $15,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of SW Florida | General support | $10,000 |
| High Country Caregivers | Hurricane helene relief | $10,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families | General support | $5,000 |
| The Hebrew Home at Riverdale Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Schwartz
- Mary Ann van Clief
- Maria Asenjo
- Victor Biggs
- Arthur Field
- Robert Hart
- Andrew Schreier
- William Schreier
- Daniel Shaffer
Questions people ask
Does The Brookdale Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brookdale Foundation give?
$312,500 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Brookdale Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen Schwartz (President/Director), Mary Ann van Clief (Vp/Director), Maria Asenjo (Secretary/Treasurer) and Victor Biggs (Asst VP) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Brookdale Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, food and hunger and human services.