The Brookdale Foundation
The Brookdale Foundation Group is a private grantmaking foundation based in Teaneck, NJ focused on improving the lives of older adults. The site describes national initiatives including the Group Respite Program and the Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP) and lists grantees and grant guidelines for nonprofit applicants.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A nonprofit serving older adults (programs like respite, caregiving support, food security or community services), with a track record of operations and alignment to the foundation’s national initiatives, preferably located in or operating programs in the states the foundation has recently funded.
Good Fit
- • Direct service programs for older adults or family caregivers (e.g., respite, RAPP-type work).
- • Alignment with Brookdale’s named initiatives or demonstrated fit with their grant guidelines.
- • A clear need for general operating or program support rather than a capital-only ask.
- • Presence or partnerships in the states the foundation recently funded (notably the dominant state in their giving).
- • Capacity to engage with program staff and respond to invitations or outreach from program officers.
- • Established nonprofit status and demonstrated program outcomes.
Geography
In the latest year grants went to organizations in five states, showing multi-state reach, although over half of the dollars were concentrated in one state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 11 distinct recipients in the latest year and added eight new grantees, indicating a fairly broad recipient set despite dollar concentration among the top recipients.
New Applicants
Behavior shows many new grantees (8 of 11 in the latest year) but the foundation states it only funds preselected applicants, so direct unsolicited entry appears unlikely; observed giving indicates new entrants can be added via invitation or outreach.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
