Private foundation · Milwaukee, WI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Brookby Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $200
- Typical grant
- $200 to $200 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $200, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Lewis County · plus 150 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $3.5M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.5M | $200 | 1 |
| 2023 | $3.1M | $200 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- The brookby foundation · milwaukee · 2624780629
- What to send
- Grant requests are reviewed three (3) times each year. All grant requests shall be initiated with a letter of inquiry (loi) using the online grant portal. A review of the loi will determine if the request aligns with our grantmaking strategies. Loi should be submitted by the dates below, in accordance with our grant cycle. Spring review is restricted to edith blodgett legacy fund requests. Only former blodgett foundation grantees are eligible to apply during the spring review cycle. New applicants are only eligible to apply during the summer and winter review cycles. Applicants may request funding once per calendar year. If loi is approved, a full application with supporting documents will be requested. Applicants will be notified if any additional information is required prior to review meeting.
- Deadlines
- Spring (before 2/15); summer (before 5/15); winter (before 9/15)
Next one: Feb 15, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- May request funding once per calendar year
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Wendy GreeneyPresident/secretary
- Paul GreeneyVice president/treasurer
- Daniel GreeneyManaging director
- Jonathan GreeneyBoard trustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Sanctuary | Hohenwald, Lewis County | General support | $200 |
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