The Brim Fund
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing general support to various charitable causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to civil rights, human services, and community development, as evidenced by funding to organizations such as the ACLU Foundation, Planned Parenthood, and local community centers. The foundation supports a diverse range of initiatives, including mental health, food insecurity, and environmental conservation. It primarily serves recipients across multiple states, with a significant focus on New York. Through its grants, the foundation aims to address pressing social issues and enhance the well-being of communities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofit organizations working in New York (or with a clear NY program) seeking small-to-modest general support and with an existing relationship or referral into the foundation's network.
Good Fit
- • Program or service primarily delivered in New York state.
- • Requests for general operating support in the typical $100–$5,000 range.
- • An existing connection, board/contact, or referral into the foundation's giving circle.
- • Track record of consistent operations and measurable local impact.
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in New York—roughly three quarters of dollars and grants—despite awards touching a handful of other states; the footprint is narrow in practice.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad set of 48 distinct independent recipients across multiple issue areas (human services, civil rights, environment, food security), indicating a wide recipient mix for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
The foundation states it funds only preselected applicants and the observed portfolio shows very low turnover (44 returning recipients and only 4 new in 2023), so unsolicited or unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
