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The Brooklyn Historical Society

Brooklyn, New York  ·  EIN 111630813  ·  Private foundation

The Brooklyn Historical Society is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $692K in grants paid and $0 in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1 individual grants from this funder — $692K awarded across 2023 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$692K
Annual giving (FY2023)
$0
Total assets
1
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What The Brooklyn Historical Society funds

The Brooklyn Historical Society's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, libraries & literacy.

Adult EducationArts & CultureLibraries & Literacy

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Brooklyn Historical Society, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Brooklyn Public Library
DISSOLUTIONON JUNE 13, 2023, THE BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY WAS FORMALLY MERGED WITH THE BROOKLYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (THE "SOCIETY") UNDER THE
Brooklyn, NY$692K2023

How to apply for funding from The Brooklyn Historical Society

The Brooklyn Historical Society's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at brooklynhistory.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Brooklyn Historical Society

Does The Brooklyn Historical Society accept grant applications?
The Brooklyn Historical Society's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Brooklyn Historical Society fund?
The Brooklyn Historical Society's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Brooklyn Public Library. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Brooklyn Historical Society give in grants?
The Brooklyn Historical Society reported $692K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2023). Across all years in our data it has awarded $692K over 1 grants.
Where is The Brooklyn Historical Society located?
The Brooklyn Historical Society is based in Brooklyn, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 111630813.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Brooklyn Historical Society's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Brooklyn Historical Society. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.