At the Brooklyn Community Foundation, we know Brooklyn, its issues, and the organizations--large and small--who are working to help make the borough even stronger.

Your gift to the Foundation is a gift of KNOWLEDGE, INDEPENDENCE, WELL-BEING, and CULTURE to the thousands of individuals and families in Brooklyn whom we reach through our grantmaking. Your entire contribution will support the work of respected and invaluable organizations meeting the needs of our residents and communities. It will help: 

• Ensure that Brooklyn’s children have the support they need to graduate from high school, go to college and be ready for work
• Provide skills training and literacy to enable people to get good jobs
• Create more opportunities for residents to secure healthy, affordable food
• Make our communities greener and healthier with more access to open space
• Enable our elders to remain independent and vibrant members of their communities
• Give struggling neighbors access to emergency food and benefits when they need it
• Inspire creativity in our young people by providing mentorships and arts scholarships and help make the arts accessible for all Brooklynites.

We help simplify the giving process so you can: 

• Invest in local nonprofits throughout the borough--all in one place
• Support critical nonprofits, including those you might never have heard of
• Give where you live ... and work, and play
• Donate to an organization led by true stewards, all with no administrative costs
• Become a philanthropist at any level.
• Your support of the Brooklyn Community Foundation helps you  DO GOOD RIGHT HERE.

With your support, Brooklyn Community Foundation can direct more funds where they will have the greatest impact and reach people in need. Your contribution is 100% tax-deductible and 100% of your gift will go to charitable purposes.  

Simply choose a field or fields that are important to you and you can help make a significant difference throughout the borough. Or, select "Where it's Needed Most" and we'll choose for you.

Have more questions about the Brooklyn Community Foundation? Visit our FAQ's section.