Brooklyn Org

Brooklyn Org
Formation2009
HeadquartersBrooklyn, NY
Executive director
Jocelynne Rainey
Websitehttps://brooklyn.org/

Brooklyn Org, formerly known as The Brooklyn Community Foundation (BCF), is a public foundation dedicated to Brooklyn, NY.[1]

History

The Brooklyn Org originates out of the Independence Community Bank and the Independence Community Foundation connected to it.[2] When the Independence Community Bank went public, money was set aside via the Independence Community Foundation to benefit the community of Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. In 2006, when the bank was purchased, the money set aside via the Independence Community Foundation was evolved into the Brooklyn Community Foundation when it officially officially launched in 2009.[3]

In 2021, Jocelynne Rainey was hired to lead Brooklyn Org.[4] Rainey replaced Cecilia Clarke, who left the organization in July 2021 after holding the position since 2013[4] Under Rainey's leadership, Brooklyn Org has exceed $130 million in total giving while also expanding commitments to Brooklyn nonprofits focusing on community engagement and racial justice.[5] In 2023, Rainey led a $49,000 rebranding of the Brooklyn Community Foundation, evolving the organization into Brooklyn Org.[6]

Spark Prize

Brooklyn Org awards an annual Spark Prize that comes with a $100,000 gift.[7]

Board

Alan Fishman stepped down in 2020 as board chair. Nicole Gueron and Harsha Marti were appointed co-chairs.[8]

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day

Brooklyn Org hosts a yearly borough-wide celebrations of community service with volunteer events across Brooklyn.[9]

References

  1. ^ Singer, Noah (September 23, 2020). "Brooklyn Community Foundation Chair Alan Fishman steps down after two decades of service". Brooklyn Eagle. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  2. ^ Ravo, Nick (February 26, 1998). "Depositors Hope for Windfall When Independence Savings Goes Public". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  3. ^ "Brooklyn Org". InfluenceWatch. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  4. ^ a b "Jocelynne Rainey, Ed.D. Announced as New President and CEO of Brooklyn Community Foundation". Philanthropy New York. November 18, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  5. ^ Gillespie, Fern (December 19, 2025). "Brooklyn Org's Dr. Jocelynne Rainey". Our Time Press. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  6. ^ City & State (July 1, 2024). "The 2024 Brooklyn Power 100". City & State NY. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  7. ^ Holtermann, Gabriele (March 4, 2026). "'Brooklyn Backs Brooklyn': Brooklyn Org celebrates 2026 Spark Prize Winners". Brooklyn Paper. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  8. ^ Sprung, Shlomo (January 28, 2015). "Brooklyn Community Foundation announces 6 new board members for 2015". Brooklyn Eagle. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  9. ^ O'Neil, Meaghan McGoldrick (April 29, 2025). "Hundreds lend a hand across borough for Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day". Brooklyn Paper. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
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