The Brooklyn Nets & New York Liberty Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrooklyn, New York · EIN 20-5370246 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$443K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$157K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $112,876.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
57% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC | Donation to suppor the nmaahc mission | $200,000 |
| Levy | Brooklyn, NY | Donation to fund thanksgiving meals for the less fortunate | $112,876 |
| The Cellus Foundation | Scotch Plains, NJ | Donation to their ball sstars youth program | $50,000 |
| Jackie Robinson Foundation | New York, NY | Four year scholarships | $50,000 |
| The Roots Fund Inc | Stamford, CT | Dontation to support annual dinner | $10,000 |
| Harvard Black Law Students Assocations | Cambridge, MA | Support law students | $10,000 |
| Kaleidoscope Dreams Foundation | New York, NY | Arts program development | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $442,876 | 7 |
| 2023 | $602,028 | 11 |
| 2022 | $1,065,355 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349102179
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5370246
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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