The Bronx Community Foundation Incorporated
The Bronx Community Foundation (BxCF) is the first community foundation devoted to The Bronx, supporting and investing in community power to eradicate inequity and build sustainable futures for Bronxites. The site describes BxCF's participatory grantmaking, funding guidelines, impact reports, recent news, and organizational information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Bronx-based or New York nonprofit with programs in community development, asylum seeker services, education, workforce training, or digital equity that can demonstrate local impact and community engagement.
Good Fit
- • Primary programserves Bronx residents or demonstrable Bronx impact.
- • Work in asylum seeker support, education, job training, food access, or local community development.
- • Requests for general operating or program support in the $10K–$100K range.
- • History of community engagement or partnerships and capacity to participate in participatory grant processes.
Geography
Observed giving is concentrated in New York state only, with 100% of latest-year dollars and grants directed to NY.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded many distinct independent recipients (25 in 2024 and 33 in 2023) across a range of purposes, indicating a broad recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows many new grantees (18 new in 2024 and 32 new in 2023), and a public website plus named development and grants emails are available; there are no formal application instructions, but turnover and visible contact routes point toward real openness to new applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
