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Our Commitment to Black Communities
June 17, 2021

We are pleased to join the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy’s call to action among community foundations to commit to funding Black communities, at a minimum, equal to their representation in our overall population. 

 

How Sweet It's Been: Announcing A New Chapter
March 17, 2021

It is with a full heart that I write to share that I will be leaving the Foundation this summer to embark on a new personal and professional chapter.
 

What More Can We Do?
February 4, 2021

Brooklyn is home to the largest Black community in North America. Nearly 70 percent of the borough’s residents are non-white. For our staff at the Brooklyn Community Foundation, the events of the past year have revealed in the starkest terms that systemic racism is the greatest threat to the health and well-being of our communities.

$12.7M to Meet Unprecedented Need in 2020
January 13, 2021

2020 was a year of extraordinary grassroots generosity, enabling us to distribute $12.7 million to nonprofits, breaking all Foundation records. The remarkable scale and urgency of this grantmaking to address overwhelming community need was made possible by over 3,000 donors, also a milestone for our institution.

Change Starts Here: The Road Ahead
December 29, 2020

This moment demands a renewed commitment to a fair and just Brooklyn. Join us and deepen your investment in community-led change.

Strengthen Your Impact: Ways to Give to Support Brooklyn
July 29, 2020
Jenny Walski
Vice President of Donor Engagement (She/Her/Hers)

In the face of a crisis, it’s common to be overwhelmed and unsure of where to start, so below we’ve compiled a list of easy, actionable steps you can take to support our beloved borough for the long-term.

It's Time to Invest in Racial Justice
June 15, 2020

At Brooklyn Community Foundation, we are deeply committed to achieving our vision for a fair and just Brooklyn. And in this moment, we are seeing momentum build for that vision in new and powerful ways. 

 

THANK YOU: Record $7.4 Million for Nonprofits in 2019
January 15, 2020

Thanks to our generous donors and community partners, 2019 set new records for the Foundation’s grantmaking! 

At Invest in Brooklyn Dinner, Stacey Abrams Champions a Fair 2020 Census
October 21, 2019

Our Invest in Brooklyn Dinner, held on Friday, October 18th, featured a powerful discussion with Stacey Abrams and Elaine Welteroth.

Your support is sparking change in Brooklyn — See how in our new report
August 15, 2019

We have come a long way in our 10 years as Brooklyn’s community foundation. In our annual Insights to Impact Report, you will learn more about our work meeting the needs of our borough’s most vulnerable communities and supporting nonprofits on the frontlines of change.

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