The Brunckhorst Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Brunckhorst Foundation is a private foundation in Melville, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.4 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $1.2 million. 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$7.4 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$185 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $7.4 million the year before.
7% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.4 million | 30 | $157 million |
| 2024 | $7.4 million | 30 | $185 million |
How to apply
The Brunckhorst 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 The Brunckhorst Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 6 | $1.7 million |
| California | 3 | $1.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 11 | $1.6 million |
| New York | 4 | $975,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $800,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $425,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $200,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Club Foundation | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $1.2 million |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $480,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $425,000 |
| Earth Justice | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $405,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $400,000 |
| Conservation Fund | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $400,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Inc | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $350,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights Inc | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $300,000 |
| Tri County Humane Society | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $300,000 |
| Planned Parenthood SW Central Flori | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $250,000 |
| Planned Parenthood-SouthEast North | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $250,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $250,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Fund Inc | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $225,000 |
| Richmond SPCA | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $200,000 |
| American Rivers Inc | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $200,000 |
| American Humane Association | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $200,000 |
| Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $200,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $200,000 |
| Naral Pro-Choice America Foundation | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $200,000 |
| American Forests | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $150,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Inc | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $150,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $100,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $100,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $100,000 |
| Humane World for Animals Inc | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $100,000 |
| Virginia League for Planned Parenth | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $100,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Associa | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $100,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $50,000 |
| Oceana Inc | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $50,000 |
| Greenpeace Fund Inc | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan S Kemp
- Richard Todd Stravitz
Questions people ask
Does The Brunckhorst Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brunckhorst Foundation give?
$7.4 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs The Brunckhorst Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan S Kemp (Secretary) and Richard Todd Stravitz (President & CEO).
What does The Brunckhorst Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and animals.