Banner photo above: Black Women's Blueprint
ABOUT US
OUR STORY
In 2014, Eliza Winans Rossman brought the giving circle concept to her community, and Allinbklyn was born. We are a women's philanthropic initiative made up of members who are honored to partner with nonprofits that are doing important work in our borough. In Allinbklyn’s first year, 41 women shared their time, talent and resources, and together they granted $201,000 to 13 Brooklyn nonprofits, just months after their first meeting.
The full membership meets twice a year to review, discuss, and vote on grant applications. These meetings are interspersed with sub-committee gatherings, learning sessions, and site visits. Our grant-making cycle is October-May. Our members provide our nominations; we do not accept unsolicited applications.
Over the past ten years, the women of Allinbklyn, along with a growing number of non-member supporters, have made more than $2.1m in grants to over 60 nonprofits, many of which have received multi-year grants. We have funded organizations providing services throughout Brooklyn. The grants are directed at a variety of target populations and cover many sectors including youth, families, seniors, education, basic needs, justice reform, health & wellness, workforce development, the environment, the arts and homelessness. We provide emergency grants when a need is identified. We consider these grantees our partners and are proud to support and celebrate their journeys.
LEADERSHIP
Eliza Rossman, Founder and Chair Emeritus
Marcia Reilly & Melissa Glass, Co-Chairs
Leslie Puth, Treasurer
Hillary Ellison & Martha Berry, Grantmaking Co-Chairs
Diana Kyrwood & Beth Kneller, Membership Co-Chairs
Samantha Levine, Margaret Derby & Chelsea Rossetti, Steering Committee Members
Abigail van Straaten, Program Associate