Private foundation · Charlestown, MA

Brickbottom Foundation

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Typical grant size
$3K – $3K – $7K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
25
Repeat grantees
19
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesNONE
ContactWILLIAM MANTZOUKAS · 7819060136
MaterialsAT THE DISCRETION OF THE APPLICANT
RestrictionsNONE

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

William Mantzoukas
TRUSTEE
Cynthia Mantzoukas
TRUSTEE
Jason Mantzoukas
TRUSTEE
Melissa Mantzoukas
TRUSTEE
Melissa Mcallister
TRUSTEE

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
8.0%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
171
Total grants awarded
$2.3M
Total amount
$13K
Average grant
$250K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$263K
4 grants
2023
$330K
20 grants
2022
$273K
25 grants
2021
$235K
23 grants
2020
$88K
13 grants
2019
$325K
19 grants
2018
$333K
24 grants
2017
$214K
21 grants
2016
$201K
13 grants
2015
$25K
9 grants

Top recipients

Empath
9 grants · MA
$594K
Fidelity Charitable Fund
5 grants · OH
$516K
Edward Kennedy Institute
2 grants · MA
$500K
5 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$55K
St George Greek Orthodox Church
6 grants · MA
$37K
5 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$37K
5 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$33K
Planned Parenthood
3 grants · MA
$30K
ACLU
3 grants · MA
$30K
2 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$30K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Edward Kennedy Institute
EDUCATING VISITORS ABOUT THE US SENATE.
MA · TY 2024
$250K
Empath
TO HELP LOW-INCOME WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES BUILD THEIR OWN PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE.
MA · TY 2024
$8K
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
TO ASSIST YOU IN YOUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.
MA · TY 2024
$5K
National Golf Player Development Foundation
SUPPORT ASPIRING GOLFERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS.
AZ · TY 2024
$250
Edward Kennedy Institute
EDUCATING VISITORS ABOUT THE US SENATE
MA · TY 2023
$250K
Read
TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL TOOLS TO ORPHANED SCHOOLCHILDREN IN NAIROBI, KENYA
NC · TY 2023
$15K
Empath
TO HELP LOW-INCOME WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES BUILD THEIR OWN PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCETO HELP LOW-INCOME WOMEN AN…
MA · TY 2023
$11K
Young Storytellers
TO DEVELOP LITERACY THROUGH THE ART OF STORYTELLING
CA · TY 2023
$9K
Perkins School for the Blind
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS AROUND THE WORLD WHO ARE BLIND, DEAF-BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRE…
MA · TY 2023
$6K
Dormition of the Virgin Mary Church
PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST, TEACH AND SPREAD THE ORTHODOX CHRISTINA FAITH
MA · TY 2023
$5K
Leukemia Soceity Lls-georgia
AT THE FOREFRONT TO CURE CANCER
NY · TY 2023
$5K
Hilarity for Charity
TO RAISE AWARENESS, INSPIRE CHANGE, AND SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE THE OUTCOMES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS CONTENDING WITH ALZHEIMER'…
CA · TY 2023
$5K
Stand Up to Cancer
TO RAISE FUNDS TO ACCELERATE GROUND-BREAKING CANCER RESEARCH AND BRING NEW THERAPIES TO PATIENTS SOONER TO SAVE LIVES
CA · TY 2023
$3K
Planned Parenthood of America
PROVIDES SEXUAL HEALTH CARE IN THE US AND GLOBALLY
DC · TY 2023
$3K
Feeding America
TO COLLECT AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD DONATIONS TO FRONT-LINE ORGANIZATIONS LIKE FOOD BANKS, FOOD PANTRIES, AND SOUP KITCHENS
IL · TY 2023
$3K
Equal Justice Initiative
WORKS TO END MASS INCARCERATION, EXCESSIVE PUNISHMENT, AND RACIAL INEQUALTIY
AL · TY 2023
$3K
The Detroit Creativity Project
MAKE SURE ALL CHILDREN IN DETROIT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED
CA · TY 2023
$3K
The Library Foundation of Los Angeles
PROVIDES CRITICAL SUPPORT TO THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY
CA · TY 2023
$3K
Food Allergy and Research Foundation
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS WITH FOOD ALLERGIES
VA · TY 2023
$3K
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
TO MOBILIZE RESOURCES TO FIGHT HUNGER IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CA · TY 2023
$3K
Reel Start
DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF DIVERSE CREATORS FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
MD · TY 2023
$3K
Marblehead Dollars for Scholars
DEDICATED TO PROVIDING NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS
MA · TY 2023
$1K
Boston Police Association
ENFORCE, PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE RIGHTS AND BENEFITS OF ITS MEMBERS
MA · TY 2023
$250
National Golf Player Development Foundation
SUPPORT ASPIRING GOLFERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS
AZ · TY 2023
$250
Fidelity Charitable Fund
THE FUNDS HELD BY THE MANTZOUKAS FAMILY FUND ARE INTENDED TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ORGANIZED AND OPER…
OH · TY 2022
$160K
Empath
TO HELP LOW-INCOME WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES BUILD THEIR OWN PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE
MA · TY 2022
$30K
Lynn Community Health Center
SUPPORT FOR THE LYNN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
MA · TY 2022
$9K
Young Storytellers
TO DEVELOP LITERACY THROUGH THE ART OF STORYTELLING
CA · TY 2022
$7K
Perkins School for the Blind
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS AROUND THE WORLD WHO ARE BLIND, DEAF-BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRE…
MA · TY 2022
$6K
Hilarity for Charity
TO RAISE AWARENESS, INSPIRE CHANGE, AND SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE THE OUTCOMES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS CONTENDING WITH ALZHEIMER'…
CA · TY 2022
$5K
Reel Start
TO GIVE STUDENTS A PLATFORM SO THAT THE WORLD CAN HEAR THEIR STORIES
MD · TY 2022
$5K
St George Greek Orthodox Church
TO FUND BUILDING PROJECTS FOR THE CHURCH
MA · TY 2022
$5K
Unicef
TO PROVIDE LIFESAVING MEDICINES, BETTER NUTRITION, CLEAN WATER, QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY RELIEF TO CHILDREN…
NY · TY 2022
$5K
Stand Up to Cancer
TO RAISE FUNDS TO ACCELERATE GROUND-BREAKING CANCER RESEARCH AND BRING NEW THERAPIES TO PATIENTS SOONER TO SAVE LIVES
CA · TY 2022
$3K
Good Shepherd Food Bank
TO ELIMINATE HUNGER IN MAINE BY IMPROVING ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR PEOPLE IN NEED, BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNE…
ME · TY 2022
$3K
Food Allergy and Research Foundation
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS WITH FOOD ALLERGIES
VA · TY 2022
$3K
Detroit Creativity Project
TO EMPOWER AND INSPIRE DETROIT'S YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH IMPROVISATION
CA · TY 2022
$3K
The Library Foundation of Los Angeles
TO SUPPORT THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY
CA · TY 2022
$3K
Feeding America
TO COLLECT AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD DONATIONS TO FRONT-LINE ORGANIZATIONS LIKE FOOD BANKS, FOOD PANTRIES, AND SOUP KITCHENS
IL · TY 2022
$3K
New England Mountain Bike Association
TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE MOUNTAIN BIKING AND TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE NEW ENGLAND TRAILS AND OPEN SPACES
MA · TY 2022
$3K
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
TO MOBILIZE RESOURCES TO FIGHT HUNGER IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CA · TY 2022
$3K
Children's Dyslexia Center of Portland Me
TO HELP CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA LEARN TO READ AND TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
ME · TY 2022
$3K
Project Grace
TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF SCARBOROUGH NEIGHBORS BY IDENTIFYING BOTH THOSE IN NEED AND THOSE WILLING TO SHARE THEIR GIFTS, …
ME · TY 2022
$3K
Eastern Trail Alliance
TO HELP BUILD, MAINTAIN, AND PROMOTE THE USE OF THE EASTERN TRAIL, A RECREATION AND TRANSPORTATION GREENWAY FROM CASCO B…
ME · TY 2022
$3K
Southern Maine Agency on Aging
TO AID PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OLDER ADULTS, ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, AND THE PEOPLE WHO CARE FOR…
ME · TY 2022
$3K
Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland
TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY CARE AND SHELTER FOR STRAY, ABANDONED, CONFISCATED AND RELINQUISHED ANIMALS, AND TO PLACE AS MANY A…
ME · TY 2022
$3K
Camp Ketcha
TO HELP SERVE THE SOUTHERN MAINE COMMUNITY WITH PROGRAMS IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY ENRICHMENT, AND SUMMER DAY CAMPING
ME · TY 2022
$3K
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Maine
TO CREATE, FIND AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN STATEWIDE
ME · TY 2022
$3K
Equal Justice Initiative
TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN ILLEGALLY CONVICTED, UNFAIRLY SENTENCED, OR ABUSED IN STATE JAIL…
AL · TY 2022
$3K
Fidelity Charitable Fund
THE FUNDS HELD BY THE MANTZOUKAS FAMILY FUND ARE INTENDED TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ORGANIZED AND OPER…
OH · TY 2021
$140K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.