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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 38-3202330

The Brookby Foundation

A private foundation in Milwaukee, WI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 151 grants and $3.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
The Brookby Foundation
1313 N Franklin Place 2002
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(262) 478-0629
Form and materials
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)
Restrictions
May request funding once per calendar year

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $3,464,606

    Grants listed
    151
    Assets, end of year
    $30,658,999

  • Tax year 2023

    $3,112,645

    Grants listed
    144
    Assets, end of year
    $33,383,492

  • Tax year 2022

    $3,261,291

    Grants listed
    153
    Assets, end of year
    $35,087,745

  • Tax year 2021

    $3,009,752

    Grants listed
    144
    Assets, end of year
    $37,403,383

  • Tax year 2020

    $2,289,030

    Grants listed
    146
    Assets, end of year
    $37,842,320

  • Tax year 2019

    $2,389,961

    Grants listed
    137
    Assets, end of year
    $39,537,529

  • Tax year 2018

    $2,744,808

    Grants listed
    179
    Assets, end of year
    $40,891,331

Grants paid in 2024

151 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Oregon SymphonyPortland, OR

    General support

    $500,000
  2. Inland Seas Education AssociationSuttons Bay, MI

    Campaign for the Future

    $200,000
  3. UWM Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI

    Launching the research vessel maggi sue

    $200,000
  4. Grand Rapids SymphonyGrand Rapids, MI

    Blue lake concert; matching challenge; & mayflower performance

    $166,423
  5. Dairy Grazing ApprenticeshipMedford, WI

    Climate-smart market opportunities, MMRV of managed grazing, workforce

    $160,000
  6. All Classical RadioPortland, OR

    Media arts center

    $100,000
  7. Urban Ecology CenterMilwaukee, WI

    Imagine Campaign

    $100,000
  8. Urban Ecology CenterMilwaukee, WI

    Imagine campaign

    $90,000
  9. Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE)Boulder, CO

    General Support

    $75,000
  10. Michigan Civic Education FundMadison HTS, MI

    General Support

    $75,000
  11. Michigan League of Conservation Voters EducationAnn Arbor, MI

    General Support

    $75,000
  12. Mote Marine LaboratorySarasota, FL

    Forging ahead: resilience and restoration in a changing environment

    $75,000
  13. Leelanau ConservancyLeland, MI

    Farmland preservation project

    $70,000
  14. Wisconsin Conservation VoicesMadison, WI

    General support

    $70,000
  15. Environmental Law & Policy CenterChicago, IL

    Michigan-based environmental advocacy

    $60,000
  16. Gathering Waters Wisconsin's Alliance for Land TrMadison, WI

    Bringing alternative conservation funding & financing to wisconsin

    $60,000
  17. Milwaukee RiverkeeperMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $60,000
  18. Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD

    Student and Program Support at the Peabody Conservatory

    $60,000
  19. Alliance for the Great LakesChicago, IL

    General support

    $50,000
  20. Beloit CollegeBeloit, WI

    The Brookby Foundation Student Environmental Experience Grant

    $50,000
  21. Conservation Resource AllianceTraverse City, MI

    Accelerating Farmland and Water Quality Protection

    $50,000
  22. Grand Traverse Regional Land ConservancyTraverse City, MI

    Accelerating Farmland and Water Quality Protection in Northwest Lower Michigan

    $50,000
  23. Interlochen Center for the ArtsInterlochen, MI

    West michigan student scholarships, interlochen public radio (ipr): science and conservation journalism

    $50,000
  24. Portland Japanese GardenPortland, OR

    Path to Peace

    $50,000
  25. So PercussionBrooklyn, NY

    Summer institute, new work development program

    $50,000
  26. Grand Traverse Regional Land ConservancyTraverse City, MI

    Accelerating land and water quality protection focused on natural climate solutions

    $50,000
  27. Leelanau ConservancyLeland, MI

    Palmer woods addition

    $50,000
  28. DA Blodgett-St John'sGrand Rapids, MI

    Kent school services network

    $45,000
  29. Camp BlodgettWest Olive, MI

    FIERCE Leadership Programs

    $35,000
  30. Clean WisconsinMadison, WI

    The scientific method: using data to mitigate climate change

    $35,000
  31. Trout UnlimitedArlington, VA

    Scaling Enviro-DIY Monitoring and Engagement across the Great Lakes

    $35,000
  32. Mequon Nature Preserve IncMequon, WI

    3 year fellowship

    $33,333
  33. Blandford Nature CenterGrand Rapids, MI

    Transformational Outdoor & Environmental Learning

    $30,000
  34. Hunger Task Force IncMilwaukee, WI

    Hunger task force emergency food program and covid-19 response

    $30,000
  35. Riveredge Nature CenterSaukville, WI

    Release the sturgeon: youth & community watershed education programming

    $30,000
  36. WUWM-Milwaukee's NPRMilwaukee, WI

    WUWM Environmental Reporting Initiative

    $30,000
  37. Inland Seas Education AssociationSuttons Bay, MI

    Campaign for the future

    $30,000
  38. 45th ParallelPortland, OR

    Capacity building

    $25,000
  39. ACLU of Wisconsin FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    General Support

    $25,000
  40. American Civil Liberties Union Foundation IncNew York, NY

    General Support

    $25,000
  41. Circle of BlueTraverse City, MI

    General support

    $25,000
  42. Pennsylvania VoicePhiladelphia, PA

    General Support

    $25,000
  43. YWCA West Central MichiganGrand Rapids, MI

    Nurse examiner

    $25,000
  44. SeedsTraverse City, MI

    SEEDS Workshop Roof

    $15,200
  45. Digital Arts Film and Television dba DAFTRoyal Oak, MI

    DAFT Operating Support

    $15,000
  46. Harbor District IncMilwaukee, WI

    Environmental Programming

    $15,000
  47. Hospice of MichiganAda, MI

    Hospice of michigan grief support services- west michigan

    $15,000
  48. League of Women Voters of WisconsinMadison, WI

    General Support

    $15,000
  49. National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DC

    Expanding how coalition access to students and small community-based organizations

    $15,000
  50. One ArizonaPhoenix, AZ

    General Support

    $15,000
  51. Planned Parenthood of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI

    Making proud choices

    $15,000
  52. River Revitalization FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    Riverine-Tern Internship Program 2024

    $15,000
  53. Sixteenth Street Community Health CentersMilwaukee, WI

    Healthy communities, big and small - after-school and summer camp programs

    $15,000
  54. Chamber Music NorthwestPortland, OR

    Chamber Music Northwest 2024 Season and Young Artist Institute

    $10,000
  55. Grand Rapids Civic TheatreGrand Rapids, MI

    Scholarship Program

    $10,000
  56. Metropolitan Youth SymphonyPortland, OR

    Music access and coaching program

    $10,000
  57. Midwest Environmental Advocates IncMadison, WI

    Defending Environmental Health & Water Quality

    $10,000
  58. Milwaukee Water CommonsMilwaukee, WI

    2024 water school

    $10,000
  59. Natural Resources Foundation of WisconsinMadison, WI

    Recovering wisconsin's southern kettle moraine grassland habitat

    $10,000
  60. Wisconsin Democracy CampaignMadison, WI

    General Support

    $10,000
  61. Wisconsin VoicesMilwaukee, WI

    General Support

    $10,000
  62. West Michigan Environmental Action CouncilGrand Rapids, MI

    Stream keepers

    $8,500
  63. New Music MarimbaChampaign, IL

    Portland Percussion Group Commission of new musical work by composer Alejandro Viao

    $7,950
  64. Phoenix Society for Burn SurvivorsKentwood, MI

    Expanding access to emotional support through virtual communities

    $6,000
  65. Portland State University FoundationPortland, OR

    Portland Summer Percussion Academy

    $6,000
  66. Grandville Avenue Arts and HumanitiesGrand Rapids, MI

    Music Programming at the Cook Arts Center

    $5,500
  67. Neighborhood House of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI

    Lead & Learn Conservation Corps

    $5,000
  68. River NetworkBoulder, CO

    2024 River Rally in Grand Rapids, MI: Scholarship Fund

    $5,000
  69. Sandbox PercussionBrooklyn, NY

    Sandbox Percussion - Commissioners Circle / New Works Fund

    $5,000
  70. Third Angle New MusicPortland, OR

    Adventures in New Music: Third Angle's 38th Season

    $5,000
  71. Waterkeeper AllianceNew York, NY

    Scholarship for Waterkeeper Alliance's 2024 Water and Climate Conference

    $5,000
  72. Uwm Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI

    Brookby scholarships in water literacy

    $5,000
  73. Blue Lake Public RadioTwin Lake, MI

    Grand Rapids Symphony Benefit Concert

    $4,000
  74. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    General support

    $2,000
  75. AmericaresStamford, CT

    General support

    $1,500
  76. Doctors without BordersNew York, NY

    General support

    $1,500
  77. International Medical CorpsLos Angeles, CA

    General support

    $1,500
  78. International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NY

    General support

    $1,500
  79. Save the ChildrenFairfield, CT

    General support

    $1,500
  80. USA for UNHCRWashington, DC

    General support

    $1,500
  81. The Pathfinder SchoolTraverse City, MI

    The Pathfinder School Middle School Science Water Quality Study on West Bay and Cedar Lake

    $1,200
  82. Grand Traverse Community FoundationTraverse City, MI

    General support

    $1,000
  83. Milwaukee Rescue MissionMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $1,000
  84. Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NY

    General support

    $1,000
  85. Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin IncMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $1,000
  86. Project HopeMilwood, VA

    General support

    $1,000
  87. Associated Scientists at Woods HoleWoods Hole, MA

    General support

    $500
  88. Bridge MagazineAnn Arbor, MI

    General support

    $500
  89. Climate Change Coalition of Door County-fiscal ageSturgeon Bay, WI

    General support

    $500
  90. Conservation Law FoundationBoston, MA

    General support

    $500
  91. Environmental Defense FundNew York, NY

    General support

    $500
  92. Esperanca (now Advance)Phoenix, AZ

    General support

    $500
  93. Forest Home CemetaryMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $500
  94. Freshwater FuturePetoskey, MI

    General support

    $500
  95. Horizon Home Care HospiceMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $500
  96. Innocence Project IncNew York, NY

    General support

    $500
  97. International Planned Parenthood FederationNew York, NY

    General support

    $500
  98. League of Women Voters Education FundLewiston, ME

    General support

    $500
  99. Network for Good-Friends of Saguaro National ParkTuscon, AZ

    General support

    $500
  100. Northwest Michigan Supportive HousingTraverse City, MI

    General support

    $500
  101. Public Employees for Environmental ResponsibilitySilver Spring, MD

    General support

    $500
  102. Safe Harbor of Grand TraverseTraverse City, MI

    General support

    $500
  103. SE Asia Rescue Coalition & Haven (SEARCH)Walnut Creek, CA

    General support

    $500
  104. Sojourner Family Peace CenterMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $500
  105. The Nature Conservancy WIMadison, WI

    General support

    $500
  106. Charities Aid Foundation of AmericaArlington, VA

    Virunga fund

    $500
  107. Wisconsin Humane SocietyMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $500
  108. World Without HateSeattle, WA

    General support

    $500
  109. Orbis InternationalNew York, NY

    General support

    $400
  110. Human Rights WatchNew York, NY

    General support

    $300
  111. Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's ResearchNew York, NY

    General support

    $300
  112. The Carter CenterAtlanta, GA

    General support

    $300
  113. The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (Free to BreatNew York, NY

    General support

    $300
  114. United Performing Arts FundMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $300
  115. American Friends ServicePhiladelphia, PA

    General support

    $200
  116. Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NE

    General support

    $200
  117. Birch Creek Music Performance CenterEgg Harbor, WI

    General support

    $200
  118. Brigham and Women's HospitalCanton, MA

    General support

    $200
  119. Bright Focus FoundationClarksburg, MD

    General support

    $200
  120. Center for Great ApesWauchula, FL

    General support

    $200
  121. College PossibleSaint Paul, MN

    General support

    $200
  122. Elephant SanctuaryHohenwald, TN

    General support

    $200
  123. FINCA InternationalWashington, DC

    General support

    $200
  124. Friends of Lakeshore State ParkMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $200
  125. Friends of the Kal-Haven TrailBloomingdale, MI

    General support

    $200
  126. Generations AheadTraverse City, MI

    General support

    $200
  127. Habitat for HumanityAtlanta, GA

    General support

    $200
  128. Homes for Our TroopsTaunton, MA

    General support

    $200
  129. Humane Society InternationalWashington, DC

    General support

    $200
  130. In Our Own Voice National Black Women's ReproductWashington, DC

    General support

    $200
  131. International Crane FoundationBaraboo, WI

    General support

    $200
  132. International Fund for Animal WelfareYarmouth Port, MA

    General support

    $200
  133. Mothering JusticeDetroit, MI

    General support

    $200
  134. National Audubon SocietyNew York, NY

    General support

    $200
  135. Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY

    General support

    $200
  136. Neu Life Community DevelopmentMilwaukee, WI

    General support

    $200
  137. Northwestern Michigan College FoundationTraverse City, MI

    NMC mobile pantry

    $200
  138. Ocean ConservancyWashington, DC

    General support

    $200
  139. Catholic CharitiesBaltimore, MD

    Safe streets baltimore

    $200
  140. Sandy Hook PromiseNewton, CT

    General support

    $200
  141. Smile TrainNew York, NY

    General support

    $200
  142. TechnoserveWashington, DC

    General support

    $200
  143. United to Beat Malaria (formerly UN Foundation (NoWashington, DC

    General support

    $200
  144. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    General support

    $100
  145. ASPCANew York, NY

    General support

    $100
  146. Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UT

    General support

    $100
  147. Center for Science in the Public InterestWashington, DC

    General support

    $100
  148. Gentle Giants Draft Horse RescueMount Airy, MD

    General support

    $100
  149. Glaucoma Research FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    General support

    $100
  150. Lupus Foundation New EnglandFramingham, MA

    General support

    $100
  151. Sesame WorkshopNew York, NY

    General support

    $100

Approved for future payment

14 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Urban Ecology CenterMilwaukee, WI

    Imagine campaign

    $0
  2. Grand Traverse Regional Land ConservancyTraverse City, MI

    Accelerating Farmland and Water Quality Protection in Northwest Lower Michigan

    $0
  3. Leelanau ConservancyLeland, MI

    Friends of farming & palmer woods addition

    $0
  4. Inland Seas Education AssociationSuttons Bay, MI

    Campaign for the Future

    $0
  5. UWM FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    Launching the Research Vessel Maggi Sue & Brookby Scholarships in Water Literacy

    $0
  6. Camp BlodgettBeloit, WI

    FIERCE Leadership Programs

    $0
  7. DA Blodgett - St John'sGrand Rapids, MI

    Kent School Services Network

    $0
  8. Gathering WatersMadison, WI

    Bringing Alternative Conservation Funding & Financing to Wisconsin: A two-year proposal

    $0
  9. Grandville Avenue Arts & HumanitiesGrand Rapids, MI

    General purpose

    $0
  10. Mote Marine LaboratorySarasota, FL

    Forging ahead

    $0
  11. Planned Parenthood of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI

    Making proud choices

    $0
  12. YWCA West Central MichiganGrand Rapids, MI

    Nurse examiner

    $0
  13. Conservation Resource AllianceTraverse City, MI

    Accelerating farmland and water quality protection

    $0
  14. Grand Rapids Civic TheaterGrand Rapids, MI

    Scholarship program

    $0

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment27 grants $995,63352% of the total
  2. Education7 grants $286,60015% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture2 grants $160,1008% of the total
  4. Arts and culture10 grants $156,1008% of the total
  5. Civil rights7 grants $150,7008% of the total
  6. Animals6 grants $36,1002% of the total
  7. 8 other causes29 grants $115,1006% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Michigan35 grants $1,125,623
  2. Wisconsin38 grants $1,099,433
  3. Oregon8 grants $706,000
  4. Illinois3 grants $117,950
  5. New York18 grants $92,400
  6. Colorado2 grants $80,000
  7. Florida2 grants $75,200
  8. Maryland5 grants $61,000
  9. Virginia3 grants $36,500
  10. Pennsylvania2 grants $25,200

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Wendy GreeneyPRESIDENT/SECRETARY Hours 5Pay $0
  • Paul GreeneyVICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER Hours 30Pay $0
  • Daniel GreeneyMANAGING DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $60,000
  • Jonathan GreeneyBOARD TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0

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