New England Society in the City of Brooklyn
Accepts applications
New England Society in the City of Brooklyn is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $6,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$69,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $61,000 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $57,000 | 10 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $61,000 | 10 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $69,000 | 12 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Thomas Hill 173 14th St Ste 2, Brooklyn, NY 11215 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (347) 327-1170 |
| What to submit | See application form on website |
| Deadlines | Before the academic year for which a scholarship is sought |
| Restrictions | Applicant must be from Brooklyn and college must be in New England |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What New England Society in the City of Brooklyn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 5 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $27,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | Scholarship for Ashley Bleasdille | $6,000 |
| Brown University | Scholarship for Lukas Kennedy | $6,000 |
| Brown University | Scholarship for Mikayla Kennedy | $6,000 |
| Connecticut College | Scholarship for Terry Cai | $6,000 |
| Tufts University | Scholarship for Saniyah Leon | $6,000 |
| Tufts University | Scholarship for Nathaniel Kennedy | $6,000 |
| Wellesley College | Scholarship for Nazani Davis | $6,000 |
| Wesleyan University | Scholarship for Matisse Abdour Rahman | $6,000 |
| Wesleyan University | Scholarship for Freya Grant | $6,000 |
| Yale University | Scholarship for Charlie Smith | $6,000 |
| Yale University | Scholarship for Diana Yang | $6,000 |
| Smith College | Scholarship for Callie Jacobson | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John R Brooks
- Thomas Hill
- William R Everdell
- David Goodrich
- Henry B Michael
- Philip J Dempsey
- Martha A Foley
- Norman Jones
- Joseph Louzonis
- Claude M Scales
- IRA Simmonds
- Joseph P Whattaker
- Kate Pennell
- John M Griem
- Brendan M Sparrough
Questions people ask
Does New England Society in the City of Brooklyn accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Before the academic year for which a scholarship is sought.
How much does New England Society in the City of Brooklyn give?
$69,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs New England Society in the City of Brooklyn?
Its 2025 filing lists John R Brooks (Prsident), Thomas Hill (Vice President), William R Everdell (Director) and David Goodrich (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does New England Society in the City of Brooklyn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.