Funding search · EIN 042103944 · Brookline, MA

Brookline Community Foundation

Name: Brookline Community Foundation grants, 2022–2024
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A grantmaking public charity (files IRS Form 990, Schedule I). Charities like this often run real grant programs with application cycles.

92
grants reported: $4.1M
total given: 2022–2024
filing years: $17,656
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

brookline community adults summer food health education housing

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

54 grants matching “brookline” · $3.2M

$545,000
Fii-National Dba Uptogether · Concord, CA · 2024
Guaranteed income project with uptogether brookline and brookline housing authority
$196,500
Town of Brookline Finance Department · Brookline, MA · 2024
2025 bhs scholarship grants
$136,000
Brookline Teen Center · Brookline, MA · 2024
Btc operations support, btc annual t-shirts, emergency operating funds, capacity building - brookline teen center, btc shuttle van, food is fuel program at the brookline teen center, equipment for the new maker space fo… read allBtc operations support, btc annual t-shirts, emergency operating funds, capacity building - brookline teen center, btc shuttle van, food is fuel program at the brookline teen center, equipment for the new maker space for design purposes (3dprinter, heat press) less
$100,000
Brookline Center for Community Mental Health · Brookline, MA · 2024
Care connections
$31,400
Town of Brooklinepublic Schools of Brookline · Brookline, MA · 2024
Whipple writing programs 2025-26
$30,625
Brookline Interactive Group · Brookline, MA · 2024
Youth media training program, telling your story seasons 10 and beyond, trustees of friends of brookline public health voted unanimously to become members of brookline interactive group at the $250.00 level. This will e… read allYouth media training program, telling your story seasons 10 and beyond, trustees of friends of brookline public health voted unanimously to become members of brookline interactive group at the $250.00 level. This will enable making podcasts and videos to share important public health information, stipend for bgreat committee less
$30,000
Brookline Housing Authority · Brookline, MA · 2024
On july 30, 2025, the trustees of friends of brookline public health voted unanimously to grant brookline housing authority $1,000. To support funding of the bha summer wellness challenge, at the june 18, 2025 annual me… read allOn july 30, 2025, the trustees of friends of brookline public health voted unanimously to grant brookline housing authority $1,000. To support funding of the bha summer wellness challenge, at the june 18, 2025 annual meeting of friends of brookline public health the trustees voted unanimously to use our bcf fund to support the brookline housing authority's brookline community day activities held on june 3, 2025, holiday assistance & flexible funds, summer wellness challenge less
$30,000
Brookline Recreation Department · Brookline, MA · 2024
Grant to cover some of the costs for work done to create new forward tees completed this last spring.
$27,500
Brookline Community Development Corporation · Brookline, MA · 2024
Holiday gift drive, brookline community engagement 2024
$25,000
Familyaid Boston · Boston, MA · 2024
Providing a safety net for brookline families with children experiencing homelessness
$25,000
Springwell · Waltham, MA · 2024
Providing nutrition & support for vulnerable brookline older adults
$19,200
Brookline Early Education Program · Brookline, MA · 2024
Fund disbursement annual grant from lauren dunne astley fund, summer enrichment at brookline early education program (beep)
$15,000
Brookline Food Pantry · Brookline, MA · 2024
Brookline thrives, a program of the brookline food pantry
$12,600
2life Communities · Brighton, MA · 2024
2life's creative approaches to healthier aging in brookline.
$12,300
Project Citizenship · Boston, MA · 2024
Citizenship services in brookline
$12,000
Dress for Success Boston · Boston, MA · 2024
Confidence days for brookline youth
$11,500
Caritas Communities · Braintree, MA · 2024
Emergency rental assistance for 3 vulnerable individuals in brookline
$11,500
Brookline Arts Center · Brookline, MA · 2024
Film screening and conversation with noor abed, general operating support, "we no longer prefer mountains" outdoor film screening
$10,000
Mab Community Services · Brookline, MA · 2024
Healthy aging for brookline older adults with visual disabilities
$10,000
Young Israel of Brookline · Brookline, MA · 2024
Neighbor to neighbor support program/together on tuesdays program
$250,000
Brookline Center for Community Mental Health · Brookline, MA · 2023
Care connections/emergency financial assistance program
$194,000
Town of Brookline Finance Department · Brookline, MA · 2023
2024 bhs scholarship grants
$101,600
Brookline Housing Authority · Brookline, MA · 2023
Resident opportunity fund, resident services program,this grant is to support the brookline housing authority's (bha) community day when the brookline department of health's food coupon program will be launched for bha … read allResident opportunity fund, resident services program,this grant is to support the brookline housing authority's (bha) community day when the brookline department of health's food coupon program will be launched for bha residents. less
$67,965
Brookline Community Development Corporation · Brookline, MA · 2023
Emergency rental assistance program - $27,965, holiday gift card project, building an inclusive brookline
$50,000
Brookline Teen Center · Brookline, MA · 2023
Brookline teen center: driving the mission forward, growing empowerment: a food justice summer opportunity for high school age youth, grant to support activities related to teen professions.
$30,035
Brookline Food Pantry · Brookline, MA · 2023
Brookline thrives, a program of the brookline food pantry
$30,000
Familyaid Boston · Boston, MA · 2023
Providing a safety net for brookline families experiencing homelessness
$24,000
Town of Brooklinepublic Schools of Brookline · Brookline, MA · 2023
Whipple writing fellowship 2024
$16,000
Brookline Council On Agingbrookline Multi-Service Senior Center · Brookline, MA · 2023
Tech buddies for vulnerable low-income seniors and adults with disabilities in brookline
$15,162
Brookline Early Education Program · Brookline, MA · 2023
Fund disbursement annual grant from lauren dunne astley fund, beep summer enrichment (brookline early education program)
$15,000
Brookline Interactive Group · Brookline, MA · 2023
Tech equity & dei initiative at big,arts2work: youth media training program
$15,000
Springwell · Waltham, MA · 2023
Providing nutrition & support for vulnerable brookline older adults
$8,800
2life Communities · Brighton, MA · 2023
2life's creative approaches to healthier aging in brookline. Utility support in affordable senior housing
$8,700
Brookline Community Foundation · Brookline, MA · 2023
Annual mason transfer to safety net fund
$8,000
Brookline Arts Center · Brookline, MA · 2023
Artreach / gallery program / artist-in-residence program / public art program
$250,000
Brookline Center for Community Mental Health · Brookline, MA · 2022
Care connections
$181,700
Town of Brookline Finance Department · Brookline, MA · 2022
Fy2023 scholarship grant
$110,500
Brookline Housing Authority · Brookline, MA · 2022
Resident opportunity fund, resident services program,this grant is to support the brookline housing authority's (bha) community day when the brookline department of health's food coupon program will be launched for bha … read allResident opportunity fund, resident services program,this grant is to support the brookline housing authority's (bha) community day when the brookline department of health's food coupon program will be launched for bha residents. less
$78,135
Brookline Community Development Corporation · Brookline, MA · 2022
Emergency assistance, first-time homebuyers pilot program, emergency rental assistance program - $22,035
$62,250
Brookline Teen Center · Brookline, MA · 2022
Brookline teen center: driving the mission forward, growing empowerment: a food justice summer opportunity for high school age youth, grant to support activities related to teen professions.
$58,000
Brookline Recreation Department · Brookline, MA · 2022
Layout and installation of new tee areas to increase the usability of the golf course for a more diverse set of people whose swing speed is not suitable for the present tee areas. 2023 brookline recreation summer camp p… read allLayout and installation of new tee areas to increase the usability of the golf course for a more diverse set of people whose swing speed is not suitable for the present tee areas. 2023 brookline recreation summer camp partnership initiative less
$47,818
Women Thriving · Brookline, MA · 2022
General operating support for women thriving, inc. Fy23, brookline bipoc women leaders--movement forward,
$44,000
Brookline Office On Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations · Brookline, MA · 2022
Indigenous culture and climate change - a discussion with julian aguon, hidden brookline website- augmented reality walking tour, brookline asian american family network - building an aapi book collection for brookline … read allIndigenous culture and climate change - a discussion with julian aguon, hidden brookline website- augmented reality walking tour, brookline asian american family network - building an aapi book collection for brookline k-8 schools, mental health supports for asian american pacific islander students and families less
$27,600
Town of Brooklinepublic Schools of Brookline · Brookline, MA · 2022
Whipple fellowship 2023/24 funding
$25,000
Brookline Interactive Group · Brookline, MA · 2022
Tech equity & dei initiative at big,arts2work: youth media training program
$22,500
Caritas Communities · Braintree, MA · 2022
Improving affordable housing at 1876 beacon street, brookline
$20,000
Brookline Council On Agingbrookline Multi-Service Senior Center · Brookline, MA · 2022
Tech buddies for vulnerable low-income seniors and adults with disabilities in brookline
$20,000
Brookline Food Pantry · Brookline, MA · 2022
Brookline thrives, a program of the brookline food pantry
$17,780
Society of St Vincent De Paul - St Mary of the Assumption · Stoughton, MA · 2022
Expanding grocery assistance to meet increasing need, rental assistance for the brookline community
$17,532
Brookline Early Education Program · Brookline, MA · 2022
Fund disbursement annual grant from lauren dunne astley fund, beep summer enrichment (brookline early education program)
$16,500
2life Communities · Brighton, MA · 2022
2life's creative approaches to healthier aging in brookline. Utility support in affordable senior housing
$10,788
Brookline Arts Center · Brookline, MA · 2022
Advancing equity
$10,000
Springwell · Waltham, MA · 2022
Providing nutrition & support for vulnerable brookline older adults
$6,000
Friendshipworks · Boston, MA · 2022
Friendshipworks for older adults in brookline

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Brookline Center for Community Mental Health3 grants · $600,000
Town of Brookline Finance Department3 grants · $572,200
Fii-National Dba Uptogether1 grant · $545,000
Steps To Success3 grants · $250,233
Brookline Teen Center3 grants · $248,250
Brookline Housing Authority3 grants · $242,100
Cape Cod Foundation1 grant · $200,000
Brookline Community Development Corporation3 grants · $173,600
Brookline Recreation Department2 grants · $88,000
Town of Brooklinepublic Schools of Brookline3 grants · $83,000

Giving over time

$1.6M

2022

$1.0M

2023

$1.6M

2024

Grant history

All 92 reported grants, largest first.

$545,000
Fii-National Dba Uptogether · Concord, CA · 2024
Guaranteed income project with uptogether brookline and brookline housing authority
$250,000
Brookline Center for Community Mental Health · Brookline, MA · 2023
Care connections/emergency financial assistance program
$250,000
Brookline Center for Community Mental Health · Brookline, MA · 2022
Care connections
$200,000
Cape Cod Foundation · South Yarmouth, MA · 2022
Transfer the beverly skende literacy fund
$196,500
Town of Brookline Finance Department · Brookline, MA · 2024
2025 bhs scholarship grants
$194,000
Town of Brookline Finance Department · Brookline, MA · 2023
2024 bhs scholarship grants
$181,700
Town of Brookline Finance Department · Brookline, MA · 2022
Fy2023 scholarship grant
$136,000
Brookline Teen Center · Brookline, MA · 2024
Btc operations support, btc annual t-shirts, emergency operating funds, capacity building - brookline teen center, btc shuttle van, food is fuel program at the brookline teen center, equipment for the new maker space fo… read allBtc operations support, btc annual t-shirts, emergency operating funds, capacity building - brookline teen center, btc shuttle van, food is fuel program at the brookline teen center, equipment for the new maker space for design purposes (3dprinter, heat press) less
$112,567
Steps To Success · Brookline, MA · 2022
Steps to success safety net fund, high school pathways to success, steps to success k-3rd grade expansion, summer programs, grades 3-8.
$110,500
Brookline Housing Authority · Brookline, MA · 2022
Resident opportunity fund, resident services program,this grant is to support the brookline housing authority's (bha) community day when the brookline department of health's food coupon program will be launched for bha … read allResident opportunity fund, resident services program,this grant is to support the brookline housing authority's (bha) community day when the brookline department of health's food coupon program will be launched for bha residents. less
$101,600
Brookline Housing Authority · Brookline, MA · 2023
Resident opportunity fund, resident services program,this grant is to support the brookline housing authority's (bha) community day when the brookline department of health's food coupon program will be launched for bha … read allResident opportunity fund, resident services program,this grant is to support the brookline housing authority's (bha) community day when the brookline department of health's food coupon program will be launched for bha residents. less
$100,000
Brookline Center for Community Mental Health · Brookline, MA · 2024
Care connections
$91,666
Steps To Success · Brookline, MA · 2023
Steps to success safety net fund, high school pathways to success, steps to success k-3rd grade expansion, summer programs, grades 3-8.
$79,000
Black N Brown Club · Brookline, MA · 2022
Black n brown news program, urban outdoor education, black n brown affordable childcare program, cash assistance program
$78,135
Brookline Community Development Corporation · Brookline, MA · 2022
Emergency assistance, first-time homebuyers pilot program, emergency rental assistance program - $22,035
$67,965
Brookline Community Development Corporation · Brookline, MA · 2023
Emergency rental assistance program - $27,965, holiday gift card project, building an inclusive brookline
$62,250
Brookline Teen Center · Brookline, MA · 2022
Brookline teen center: driving the mission forward, growing empowerment: a food justice summer opportunity for high school age youth, grant to support activities related to teen professions.
$58,000
Brookline Recreation Department · Brookline, MA · 2022
Layout and installation of new tee areas to increase the usability of the golf course for a more diverse set of people whose swing speed is not suitable for the present tee areas. 2023 brookline recreation summer camp p… read allLayout and installation of new tee areas to increase the usability of the golf course for a more diverse set of people whose swing speed is not suitable for the present tee areas. 2023 brookline recreation summer camp partnership initiative less
$50,000
Brookline Teen Center · Brookline, MA · 2023
Brookline teen center: driving the mission forward, growing empowerment: a food justice summer opportunity for high school age youth, grant to support activities related to teen professions.
$47,818
Women Thriving · Brookline, MA · 2022
General operating support for women thriving, inc. Fy23, brookline bipoc women leaders--movement forward,
$46,000
Steps To Success · Brookline, MA · 2024
Career connections (sts), building strong early literacy foundations across generations (tanya paris)
$45,000
Puppet Showplace Theater · Brookline, MA · 2024
Legislative earmark for the puppet showplace
$44,000
Brookline Office On Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations · Brookline, MA · 2022
Indigenous culture and climate change - a discussion with julian aguon, hidden brookline website- augmented reality walking tour, brookline asian american family network - building an aapi book collection for brookline … read allIndigenous culture and climate change - a discussion with julian aguon, hidden brookline website- augmented reality walking tour, brookline asian american family network - building an aapi book collection for brookline k-8 schools, mental health supports for asian american pacific islander students and families less
$32,500
Building Bridges Education · Hyde Park, MA · 2024
Building bridges education hbcu program
$31,400
Town of Brooklinepublic Schools of Brookline · Brookline, MA · 2024
Whipple writing programs 2025-26
$30,625
Brookline Interactive Group · Brookline, MA · 2024
Youth media training program, telling your story seasons 10 and beyond, trustees of friends of brookline public health voted unanimously to become members of brookline interactive group at the $250.00 level. This will e… read allYouth media training program, telling your story seasons 10 and beyond, trustees of friends of brookline public health voted unanimously to become members of brookline interactive group at the $250.00 level. This will enable making podcasts and videos to share important public health information, stipend for bgreat committee less
$30,035
Brookline Food Pantry · Brookline, MA · 2023
Brookline thrives, a program of the brookline food pantry
$30,000
Brookline Housing Authority · Brookline, MA · 2024
On july 30, 2025, the trustees of friends of brookline public health voted unanimously to grant brookline housing authority $1,000. To support funding of the bha summer wellness challenge, at the june 18, 2025 annual me… read allOn july 30, 2025, the trustees of friends of brookline public health voted unanimously to grant brookline housing authority $1,000. To support funding of the bha summer wellness challenge, at the june 18, 2025 annual meeting of friends of brookline public health the trustees voted unanimously to use our bcf fund to support the brookline housing authority's brookline community day activities held on june 3, 2025, holiday assistance & flexible funds, summer wellness challenge less
$30,000
Brookline Recreation Department · Brookline, MA · 2024
Grant to cover some of the costs for work done to create new forward tees completed this last spring.
$30,000
Familyaid Boston · Boston, MA · 2023
Providing a safety net for brookline families experiencing homelessness
$27,600
Town of Brooklinepublic Schools of Brookline · Brookline, MA · 2022
Whipple fellowship 2023/24 funding
$27,500
Brookline Community Development Corporation · Brookline, MA · 2024
Holiday gift drive, brookline community engagement 2024
$25,500
Town of Brooklinebrookline Adult and Community Education · Brookline, MA · 2024
Ba&ce smartsummers 2025 (fy26) scholarships
$25,000
Familyaid Boston · Boston, MA · 2024
Providing a safety net for brookline families with children experiencing homelessness
$25,000
Springwell · Waltham, MA · 2024
Providing nutrition & support for vulnerable brookline older adults
$25,000
Her Wings First · Boston, MA · 2023
Holiday boost
$25,000
Brookline Interactive Group · Brookline, MA · 2022
Tech equity & dei initiative at big,arts2work: youth media training program
$24,000
Town of Brooklinepublic Schools of Brookline · Brookline, MA · 2023
Whipple writing fellowship 2024
$23,000
Yachad · Brookline, MA · 2022
Operating support, enhancing training to support neurodiverse and developmentally diverse youth in inclusive programs.
$22,500
Caritas Communities · Braintree, MA · 2022
Improving affordable housing at 1876 beacon street, brookline
$22,000
Breaktime · Boston, MA · 2023
Programmatic support for young adults experiencing homelessness
$21,150
Town of Brooklinebrookline Adult and Community Education · Brookline, MA · 2022
Win/win ba&ce and bha
$20,000
Brookline Council On Agingbrookline Multi-Service Senior Center · Brookline, MA · 2022
Tech buddies for vulnerable low-income seniors and adults with disabilities in brookline
$20,000
Brookline Food Pantry · Brookline, MA · 2022
Brookline thrives, a program of the brookline food pantry
$19,200
Brookline Early Education Program · Brookline, MA · 2024
Fund disbursement annual grant from lauren dunne astley fund, summer enrichment at brookline early education program (beep)
$17,780
Society of St Vincent De Paul - St Mary of the Assumption · Stoughton, MA · 2022
Expanding grocery assistance to meet increasing need, rental assistance for the brookline community
$17,532
Brookline Early Education Program · Brookline, MA · 2022
Fund disbursement annual grant from lauren dunne astley fund, beep summer enrichment (brookline early education program)
$16,500
2life Communities · Brighton, MA · 2022
2life's creative approaches to healthier aging in brookline. Utility support in affordable senior housing
$16,000
Brookline Council On Agingbrookline Multi-Service Senior Center · Brookline, MA · 2023
Tech buddies for vulnerable low-income seniors and adults with disabilities in brookline
$16,000
Abilities Dance Incorporated · Brookline, MA · 2022
Operating support for our performing company
$15,162
Brookline Early Education Program · Brookline, MA · 2023
Fund disbursement annual grant from lauren dunne astley fund, beep summer enrichment (brookline early education program)
$15,000
Brookline Food Pantry · Brookline, MA · 2024
Brookline thrives, a program of the brookline food pantry
$15,000
College Affordable · Needham, MA · 2024
College affordable: addressing the college affordability crisis
$15,000
Art Barn Community Theater · Brookline, MA · 2023
Advancing equity at artbarn community theater
$15,000
Brookline Interactive Group · Brookline, MA · 2023
Tech equity & dei initiative at big,arts2work: youth media training program
$15,000
Springwell · Waltham, MA · 2023
Providing nutrition & support for vulnerable brookline older adults
$15,000
Martin Trust Partnership in Education for Early Learners · Brookline, MA · 2022
Power of ten
$14,000
Mab Community Services · Brookline, MA · 2022
Professional development and learning: culturally responsive care for students with disabilities, healthy aging for the blind and visually impaired, ivy grows farmstand
$13,587
Tactical Reintegration Project · Brookline, MA · 2022
General operating support to address veterans social determinants of health utilizing aqua therapy
$12,600
2life Communities · Brighton, MA · 2024
2life's creative approaches to healthier aging in brookline.
$12,300
Project Citizenship · Boston, MA · 2024
Citizenship services in brookline
$12,000
Brooklinenews · Brookline, MA · 2024
Brookline.news education reporter
$12,000
Dress for Success Boston · Boston, MA · 2024
Confidence days for brookline youth
$11,500
Brookline Arts Center · Brookline, MA · 2024
Film screening and conversation with noor abed, general operating support, "we no longer prefer mountains" outdoor film screening
$11,500
Caritas Communities · Braintree, MA · 2024
Emergency rental assistance for 3 vulnerable individuals in brookline
$11,100
Boston Worker'S Circle Center for Jewish Culture and Social Justice · Brookline, MA · 2024
Boston workers circle - strategic plan implementation
$11,000
White Snake Projects · Brookline, MA · 2024
Sing out strong: environmental voices
$10,788
Brookline Arts Center · Brookline, MA · 2022
Advancing equity
$10,000
Breaktime · Boston, MA · 2024
The breaktime community fund
$10,000
Jewish Family and Children'S Services · Waltham, MA · 2024
Family table
$10,000
Mab Community Services · Brookline, MA · 2024
Healthy aging for brookline older adults with visual disabilities
$10,000
Society of St Vincent De Paul - St Mary of the Assumption · Brookline, MA · 2024
Personalized safety net assistance
$10,000
St Mary of the Assumption School · Brookline, MA · 2024
St. Mary's athletic program expansion
$10,000
Young Israel of Brookline · Brookline, MA · 2024
Neighbor to neighbor support program/together on tuesdays program
$10,000
Jewish Family and Children'S Services · Waltham, MA · 2023
Family table
$10,000
Tactical Reintegration Project · Brookline, MA · 2023
General operating support to address veterans social determinants of health utilizing aqua therapy
$10,000
Boston Worker'S Circle Center for Jewish Culture and Social Justice · Brookline, MA · 2022
Boston workers circle - where community happens
$10,000
Springwell · Waltham, MA · 2022
Providing nutrition & support for vulnerable brookline older adults
$10,000
Vinfen Corporation · Brookline, MA · 2022
Gateway arts
$9,800
Women Thriving · Brookline, MA · 2024
Community leadership program support
$9,338
Martin Trust Partnership in Education for Early Learners · Brookline, MA · 2023
Power of ten
$9,000
Studios Without Walls · Chestnut Hill, MA · 2023
Studios without walls at riverway park, brooklilne, ma
$8,800
2life Communities · Brighton, MA · 2023
2life's creative approaches to healthier aging in brookline. Utility support in affordable senior housing
$8,700
Brookline Community Foundation · Brookline, MA · 2023
Annual mason transfer to safety net fund
$8,000
Voices Boston · Brookline, MA · 2024
Voices boston tuition assistance 2024-2025
$8,000
Brookline Arts Center · Brookline, MA · 2023
Artreach / gallery program / artist-in-residence program / public art program
$7,500
Breaktime · Boston, MA · 2022
Programmatic support for young adults experiencing homelessness
$7,500
Emerald Necklace Conservancy · Boston, MA · 2022
Bolstering parks and community: tree care, programs and access in the emerald necklace
$6,500
Heartofagiant Foundation · Milton, MA · 2022
Blood pressure screening and health education program
$6,000
Friendshipworks · Boston, MA · 2022
Friendshipworks for older adults in brookline
$5,700
Emerald Necklace Conservancy · Boston, MA · 2024
Emerald necklace conservancy: investing in equitable parks care, programming & partnerships
$5,700
Abilities Dance Incorporated · Brookline, MA · 2023
Operating support for our performing company

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