Brooklyn College Foundation

Supporting Brooklyn College in its mission to provide affordable access to excellent higher education

Campaign for Success 2014–18

Scholarships and Support

$31.68M

Students Benefitted

7,200

Gifts Received

32,821

Scholarships and Support

$31.68M

Students Benefitted

7,200

Gifts Received

32,821

The Brooklyn College Foundation was established in 1958 to encourage and promote the academic purposes of Brooklyn College of the City University of New York and the educational welfare of students, faculty, alumni, and the community. The foundation is incorporated in New York State, registered as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, and listed by the New York State Office of Charities Registration.

Through a full spectrum of fundraising programs, the foundation provides resources that advance the mission of Brooklyn College.

The foundation is governed by a board of trustees, who are chosen for their professional expertise and for their commitment and generous support of the college. Trustees are elected for three-year terms and serve without compensation. The executive director of the foundation also serves as vice president for institutional advancement for the college.

News

Recent news

One Generation to the Next
Alumni, Best of BC, Brooklyn College Foundation, School of Education | December 8, 2023

How Madeline Park Dreifus ’66 and her husband, Charles, are opening up opportunities with a special scholarship fund at Brooklyn College.

Anthony R. Castellanos Named Chair of Brooklyn College Foundation Board of Trustees
Accounting, Alumni, BC News, Brooklyn College Foundation, Murray Koppelman School of Business | October 11, 2023

Longtime donor, supporter, and business leader takes over for Evan Silverstein ’76.

Brooklyn College Foundation’s “Best of Brooklyn Gala” Returns
BC News, Brooklyn College Foundation | April 27, 2023

The college’s largest fundraising event will be held on May 4 and will salute key supporters while raising critical support for its students.

Brooklyn. All in.