BCF is currently unable to accept in-kind donations such as clothing, food, household goods, vehicles, medical equipment, and other materials. If you are interested in supporting our work, we invite you to learn about ways you can make a difference in Brookline through partnering with BCF. If you have items More ...
Thank you to everyone who joined us Wednesday August 10, 2022 for our FY23 Virtual Grant Information Session. If you were unable to attend live or wish to review the information, you can view the recording below and download a copy of the presentation.
Create a fund Creating a fund at BCF allows you as a donor to guide longterm giving to the causes and organizations that matter most to you, while at the same time having those funds professionally managed by BCF's advisors. Setting up your More ...
Make a donation today Cash donations to BCF directly further our mission to support the Brookline community. We offer several options for giving. Does your employer offer gift matching? If so, you can double your gift to BCF and your investment in Brookline. Please check your employer match More ...
Leave a legacy Legacy giving, also called planned giving, refers to a donation that requires estate and/or financial planning. Many planned gifts won’t affect your existing financial resources, but still can have a significant positive impact for BCF! Create a fund More ...
Grant application process To support our mission, BCF seeks proposals from nonprofits, community organizations, and collectives dedicated to advancing opportunity and promoting equity for everyone who lives, learns, works, and plays in our community. Steps in applying for a grant We know that the application More ...
Grant program FAQs Our aim is to make applying for a grant from BCF as easy and seamless as possible, and to make our process transparent. The FAQs below provide answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about our grant programs, applications, and reporting processes. More ...
Our aim is to make applying for and managing your grant from BCF as easy and seamless as possible. The FAQ below provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about using our grants management system, and you can always contact our Program & Partnerships team with More ...
Each of our fund types has its own minimum initial investments, as well as its own fee. Please refer to the following schedule. FUND TYPE MINIMUM INITIAL INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION FEES Named Unrestricted Fund $10,000 for endowed 1.5% annually and applied quarterly $750 minimum for endowed Endowed Discretionary More ...
Although the majority of BCF’s grantmaking program is directed towards private, nonprofit organizations, there are occasions when BCF will accept requests from the Town of Brookline’s Departments, Committees, and Commissions. In addition to the usual criteria, the following requirements also apply to grant applications from public agencies: In order More ...
