Brownstein Family Foundation

EIN 82-1550563 · CT · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$57.5K Funds in CO, CT, NY +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Brownstein Family Foundation based in CT paid 6 grants totaling $281.2K to 6 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $6.2K to $75K, with a median of $57.5K. Its largest recipients included PIERREPONT SCHOOL, QUEENS COLLEGE FOUNDATION, and WALKING MOUNTAINS SCIENCE CENTER. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$4,099
Giving (latest yr)
$281,210
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
6
Median grant
$57.5K
Recipients
6
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Pierrepont School$75,000
  • Queens College Foundation$75,000
  • Walking Mountains Science Center$62,500
  • The Vail Valley Foundation$52,500
  • The American Independent Foundation$10,000

Where grants went

  • Colorado$115,000 · 2 grants
  • Connecticut$81,210 · 2 grants
  • New York$75,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$10,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (6)

Pierrepont School
Westport, CT
Contribution to Help Support the Future of the School
$75,000
Queens College Foundation
Flushing, NY
Contribution to Support Education
$75,000
Walking Mountains Science Center
Avon, CO
Contribution to the Science Center Education Programs
$62,500
The Vail Valley Foundation
Avon, CO
Contribution to Help Support the Arts
$52,500
The American Independent Foundation
Washington, DC
Contribution to the American Independent
$10,000
Mill River Park Collaborative
Stamford, CT
Contribution to Create and Sustain Mill River Park
$6,210

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Brownstein Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Brownstein Family Foundation reported 6 itemized grants totaling $281.2K. Individual grants ranged from $6.2K to $75K (median $57.5K).

Recent recipients include PIERREPONT SCHOOL, QUEENS COLLEGE FOUNDATION, WALKING MOUNTAINS SCIENCE CENTER, among 6 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Brownstein Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Connecticut, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Brownstein Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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